Bubba Wallace remembered Kyle Busch, who gave him a chance in NASCAR, on Sunday, May 24.
Wallace spoke publicly about Busch's legacy in an interview with ESPN's Marty Smith.
What happened?
Kyle Busch died on Thursday, May 23, due to complications from severe pneumonia.
This news left the motorsports community stunned.
Why it matters for Bubba Wallace
Bubba Wallace is one of many drivers who raced for Busch's Truck Series team, Kyle Busch Motorsports.
Wallace won five truck races and placed in the top five in nine others across 44 races in two seasons.
What comes next?
Wallace will continue to race in the NASCAR Cup Series, currently sitting 10th in the point standings.
He has six top 10 finishes this season.
Bubba Wallace recounted a lesson Kyle Busch taught him during a practice at Michigan.
Busch told him to trust himself and drive through a loose car.
Wallace still hears this message in his head when driving at high speeds.
On May 23, Wallace walked alone to a section of the infield grass where Kyle Busch's No. 8 is printed.
He kneeled down and had a quiet moment to himself before taking practice laps.
Bubba Wallace became the second Black driver to win a race in one of NASCAR's top three national touring competitions in 2013.
He won at Martinsville, and this victory was his first in the Truck Series.
Wallace finished the Brickyard 400 in Indianapolis last season with a win.
This was his most recent victory in the NASCAR Cup Series.
The NASCAR community will continue to feel the impact of Kyle Busch's death.
Bubba Wallace and other drivers will have to adjust to racing without him.
Bubba Wallace will look to continue his success in the NASCAR Cup Series.
He has a long season ahead of him, with many more races to compete in.
The death of Kyle Busch has left a void in the NASCAR community.
Bubba Wallace and other drivers will have to find a way to move forward without him.