In the aftermath of the Go Bowling at The Glen race, tensions flared in the NASCAR world as Bubba Wallace made headlines for a sharply sarcastic remark aimed at fellow driver Kyle Larson, who finished dead last in the race.

Larson, a former NASCAR Cup Series champion and driver for Hendrick Motorsports, endured a brutal outing at Watkins Glen, where mechanical issues and early mistakes pushed him to the back of the pack. It was a surprising result for a driver of his caliber, and the media quickly turned to analyze what went wrong.

But it wasn’t just analysts weighing in — it was fellow drivers too. Speaking to reporters after the race, Bubba Wallace didn’t hold back when asked about Larson’s disappointing performance.

“Well, maybe now Rick [Hendrick] will finally see what the rest of us have been seeing,” Wallace said with a smirk. “Sometimes people think they’re untouchable until they finish dead last. Maybe it’s time for a little accountability.”

When pressed further on whether he believed Larson should face consequences for his recent string of poor results, Wallace doubled down. “Look, I’m not here to run someone’s team. But if I was Rick Hendrick? I’d start asking some real questions. The Glen wasn’t just a bad race — it was embarrassing.”

Although Wallace never used any explicitly offensive language, the tone of his comments sparked immediate debate. Fans on social media were quick to take sides, with some applauding Wallace for “saying what everyone’s thinking,” while others criticized him for publicly calling out a fellow driver in such a pointed way.

One fan tweeted, “Bubba Wallace is the only driver with the guts to speak the truth about Larson — enough with the excuses.” Another responded, “This is just classless. Every driver has a bad day. Bubba’s out of line.”

Rick Hendrick has not responded to Wallace’s comments, and Kyle Larson, known for keeping a cool head, offered a short and calm response when informed about the remarks. “Everyone’s entitled to their opinion,” Larson said. “We had a rough day. But we’ll bounce back. That’s what racing is all about.”

This isn’t the first time tension has surfaced between Wallace and Larson. Their past on-track incidents and competitive clashes have fueled a growing rivalry that seems to be intensifying — not just on the track, but now in the media spotlight as well.

Whether Wallace’s comments were personal or part of a broader critique of competitive standards, they’ve certainly stirred the pot ahead of the next race. One thing is clear: when it comes to NASCAR, the drama doesn’t end at the checkered flag.

As the season heats up, fans and teams alike will be watching closely to see how both drivers respond — and whether Rick Hendrick decides to make any changes, or simply lets the rivalry play out where it belongs: on the asphalt.