The NASCAR community was rocked on Sunday after reports emerged that nine Cup Series teams have jointly filed a lawsuit demanding that driver Bubba Wallace be permanently banned from the sport. The filing, which surfaced in a North Carolina court, cites “conduct detrimental to the integrity of NASCAR,” but has sparked immediate outrage due to the inflammatory language contained within the complaint.
The lawsuit accuses Wallace of “whining like a woman” during post-race interviews and over team radio—wording that many have already condemned as sexist and unprofessional. Critics say the language overshadows any legitimate grievances and has no place in a formal legal document.
The teams involved are reportedly lobbying NASCAR CEO Ben Kennedy to take swift action, pressuring him for a decision before the start of the next race weekend. So far, NASCAR has not issued an official statement, though sources indicate that leadership is aware of the lawsuit and reviewing the matter.
Fans and fellow drivers have quickly taken sides on social media. Supporters of Wallace have called the lawsuit a “baseless attack” and pointed to his growing popularity and influence in the sport. Opponents have framed it as a reaction to perceived unsportsmanlike behavior—but even some of them have criticized the lawsuit’s derogatory tone.
Legal experts note that NASCAR is under no obligation to take punitive action simply because of an external lawsuit, and that the organization will likely move cautiously given the high-profile nature of the case. In the meantime, the controversy has only amplified the already intense spotlight on Bubba Wallace as the season heads into its crucial late stages.
