Archive · 29 Jul 2025
Bubba Wallace Wins Historic Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis
Bubba Wallace, a NASCAR driver, made history by becoming the first Black driver to win a big race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway oval.
The race had a rain delay and multiple restarts, keeping everyone on their toes.
Wallace beat his competitor, Kyle Larson, in a close finish.
This win was especially important as it broke a long streak without a victory.
Another driver, Ty Gibbs, won a special competition and got a big cash prize.
Bubba Wallace became the first Black driver to win a major race on Indianapolis Motor Speedway's oval.
The race was delayed by rain and featured multiple restarts and overtimes.
Wallace's win was his first in a crown jewel event and ended a 100-race winless streak.
Kyle Larson finished second after challenging Wallace throughout the race.
Ty Gibbs won the In-Season Challenge and a $1 million prize.
- Who
- Bubba Wallace, Kyle Larson, Ty Gibbs
- What
- Bubba Wallace won the Brickyard 400, becoming the first Black driver to win a major race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway oval.
- When
- Sunday
- Where
- Indianapolis Motor Speedway
- Why
- Wallace's victory ended a winless streak and earned him a playoff spot, as well as a win in a major race.
- Winner
- Bubba Wallace
- Race
- Brickyard 400
- Track
- Indianapolis Motor Speedway
- Winning Car Number
- 23
- In-Season Challenge Winner
- Ty Gibbs
- Winning Gap
- 0.222 seconds