NASCAR and Bubba Wallace are bringing ‘Bubba’s Block Party’ to a South Side museum in Chicago
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The South Side event will feature racing-themed entertainment, local food from Black-owned businesses and a live musical performance from Chicago rapper Lupe Fiasco from 5-9 p.m.“A lot of people saying that they don’t feel welcomed to be a part of our sport. I’ve been racing for 20 years, going on 21 years now, and I couldn’t think of being anywhere else,” Wallace told the Tribune.
NASCAR driver Bubba Wallace prepares to take his race car on a tour of downtown Chicago on July 19, 2022. At the parties, Wallace can get feedback from fans. He views it as an opportunity to show there are other ways to be a part of NASCAR, such as a member of a pit crew. He acknowledges the expense of the sport for both participants and viewers can be a barrier of entry for many in Black and brown communities.
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