Bubba Wallace crashed his No. 23 Toyota Camry during qualifying at Sonoma Raceway on Saturday.
What happened?
The 23XI Racing driver lost control of his car while trying to save it after it got loose exiting Turn 10.
He slid into the outside wall and sustained significant front-end damage.
Bubba Wallace climbed from the car under his own power and was evaluated and released, confirming he was uninjured.
Why it matters for Bubba Wallace
The incident all but guarantees Wallace will start Sunday's NASCAR Cup Series race from the rear of the field.
This is a frustrating setback for Wallace, who appeared to have solid speed before the incident.
What comes next?
The No. 23 team now faces a long afternoon assessing the damage and preparing for race day.
If history is any indication, don't count Wallace out, as Sonoma's strategy-heavy road course has a way of rewarding drivers who can methodically work their way through the field.
Wallace will have no shortage of motivation after Saturday's costly mistake.
The crash occurred on Saturday, and Wallace will have to surrender his qualifying position and line up at or near the back when the green flag drops on Sunday.
And the 23XI Racing team will have to work quickly to repair the primary car or unload a backup.
So the focus now shifts to Sunday's race, where Wallace will look to make a strong comeback.
Bubba Wallace's ability to work his way through the field will be put to the test on Sunday.
The NASCAR Cup Series race at Sonoma Raceway is scheduled to start on Sunday, and Wallace will be looking to make a strong finish despite the setback in qualifying.