Video: Bubba Wallace Suffers Mechanical Issue During Qualifying at Road America

Photo Credit: Christopher Fisher / Sockdollager Photography

During the opening round of qualifying for Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series Jockey Made in America 250 at Road America, trouble struck Bubba Wallace and the No. 23 23XI Racing team.

A mechanical failure, potentially transmission related, happened, which brought the car to a halt.

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Take a listen to @BubbaWallace's car as he experiences trouble during #BuschPole qualifying. pic.twitter.com/ICA0UhX7Nz

— NASCAR (@NASCAR) July 4, 2021

Wallace ranked 36th in qualifying, as he was unable to turn a full timed lap. But now for 23XI Racing, the focus shifts to diagnosing and correcting the problem before the race at 2:30 PM ET.

Will they get the car repaired in time to take the green flag?

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