Wallace suspended by NASCAR for Homestead after Larson clash

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accused Wallace of retaliating. In an interview on SiriusXM NASCAR Radio, Steve O'Donnell, NASCAR's chief operating officer, said Wallace's suspension was the result of what happened in the race car and that the decision was made based on the rate of speed of the choices made in the incident. "It's been very rare, if ever, that we suspend drivers," he said. "We don't take that action lightly. "23XI Racing has named John-Hunter Nemechek as Wallace's replacement this weekend and stated that the team accepted the decision.  "23XI is aligned with NASCAR on the one-race suspension issued to Bubba and we understand the need for the series to take a clear stand on the incidents that took place at Las Vegas Motor Speedway," it said.

Kyle Larson, Hendrick Motorsports, Chevrolet Camaro, Bubba Wallace, 23XI Racing, Toyota Camry, fightPhoto by: Ben Earp / NKP / Motorsport Images"Bubba's actions are not in keeping with the values of our team and partners.

We have spoken to Bubba and expressed our disapproval of how he handled the situation. "Bubba has made impressive strides this season and this experience is an opportunity for him to further learn and grow as a competitor in NASCAR. "On Monday night, Wallace issued an apology "for my actions following the on-track incident with Kyle Larson" on his Twitter account. "My behaviour does not align with the core values that are shared by 23XI Racing and our partners, who have played a crucial role in my incredible journey to the top of this great sport," he wrote. "I want to apologise to NASCAR and the fans, along with Christopher Bell, Joe Gibbs Racing, and Toyota for putting them in a situation in the Playoffs that they do not deserve.