Bubba Wallace Not Returning to Richard Petty Motorsports After 2020 Season

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Bubba Wallace and Richard Petty Motorsports announced that the 26-year-old will not return to the organization after this season. 

Wallace posted a statement on Twitter, saying that the decision wasn’t an easy one: “This was not an easy decision as I have nothing but the utmost respect for Richard Petty and his family, but I believe it’s time for someone else to take over the reins of the No. 43. … We’ve got nine more races together, and I hope we can finish the 2020 season on a high note.”

Wallace, who is the sport’s only Black driver in the premier series, has been with RPM since 2017. He has nine top-10 finishes, five of which have come this season. 


Credit: Debbie Ross for Skirts and Scuffs

The team released a statement on Thursday: “Earlier this morning, Darrell “Bubba” Wallace Jr., informed Richard Petty Motorsports he will not be returning for the 2021 NASCAR Cup Series (NCS) season. We will complete the season with Wallace behind the wheel of the No. 43 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 1LE.”

“We look forward to the next chapter in the making for the iconic No. 43 team. We will announce our new driver in the near future.”


Wallace has signed multiple personal service deals that can potentially follow him to a new team next season, including Columbia Sportswear and DoorDash. 

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