Bubba Wallace Opens Up On Social Media Absence After Pocono Race – ‘Better For The Mental’

Bubba Wallace recently shared insights into his improved track performance and the unexpected role that stepping back from social media has played in it.

Wallace’s withdrawal from social media platforms came after the Pocono race, aligning with a noticeable upturn in his performance.

Over the past six weeks, Wallace has shown considerable improvement on the track, clinching two top-10 and two top-5 finishes, despite a disappointing DNF at New Hampshire.

Despite setbacks including a recent wreck in Michigan that relegated him to a 26th-place finish, Wallace maintains a successful season so far. Speaking to Bob Pockrass of FOX Sports ahead of the race weekend at Daytona International Speedway, Wallace revealed the mental relief that comes with staying offline.

“Oh it’s been so nice, it’s been so nice. Just being caught up in other people’s lives and start comparing. Man I want … Just, besides from the toxic comments, you know, social media is just a lot at times. I do miss the photography side of it, you know, posting all that stuff, but it’s just way better for the mental. YouTube is my best friend.”

Wallace’s decision comes amid personal acknowledgments of battling mental health issues and navigating a mixed bag of public reactions.

Looking forward, Wallace faces critical races at Daytona and Darlington, crucial for securing a coveted spot in the playoffs. With only a one-point gap from the playoff cutline, every race and every lap count more than ever. On top of this, his rivals, Chris Buescher and Ross Chastain, are close on his tail.

NASCAR Cup Series: Current Standings

(At the time of writing ahead of the Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona International Speedway)

1. Tyler Reddick – 814 points
2. Chase Elliott – 804 points
3. Kyle Larson – 782 points
4. Ryan Blaney – 732 points
5. William Byron – 728 points
6. Denny Hamlin – 711 points
7. Christopher Bell – 703 points
8. Martin Truex Jr – 682 points
9. Brad Keselowski – 677 points
10. Ty Gibbs – 644 points
11. Alex Bowman – 627 points
12. Chris Buescher – 621 points
13. Ross Chastain – 606 points
14. Bubba Wallace – 605 points
15. Joey Logano – 561 points
16. Daniel Suárez – 526 points
17. Kyle Busch – 513 points
18. Chase Briscoe – 491 points
19. Austin Cindric – 460 points
20. Todd Gilliland – 455 points
21. Michael McDowell – 449 points
22. Carson Hocevar – 441 points
23. Josh Berry – 427 points
24. Noah Gragson – 425 points
25. Ricky Stenhouse Jr – 400 points
26. Ryan Preece – 367 points
27. Erik Jones – 361 points
28. Justin Haley – 346 points
29. Austin Dillon – 345 points
30. Daniel Hemric – 337 points
31. Corey LaJoie – 332 points
32. John H. Nemechek – 321 points
33. Zane Smith – 292 points
34. Harrison Burton – 266 points
35. Kaz Grala – 166 points
36. Cody Ware – 65 points
37. Joey Hand – 43 points
38. Jimmie Johnson – 39 points
39. Derek Kraus – 32 points
40. David Ragan – 17 points
41. Kamui Kobayashi – 8 points
42. Will Brown – 6 points
43. Cam Waters – 2 points