Bubba Wallace family includes Desiree Wallace Lawrence and Darrell Wallace Sr. Bubba is an American stock racing driver for the NASCAR Cup series.
Bubba also has an older sister Brittany Gillispie who is a former SCU basketball player.
At nine, Wallace began his racing hurtle in the Bandolero and Legends car racing series and competed in local late model events.
In 2005, he had an impressive year, winning 35 of the 48 races held in the Bandolero Series. In 2008, he made history by becoming the youngest driver to triumph at Franklin County Speedway in Virginia.
Today, Wallace is a full-time driver in the NASCAR Cup Series, racing the No. 23 Toyota Camry for 23XI Racing alongside teammate Tyler Reddick.
Throughout his career, Wallace has been a trailblazer in the sport. He has been the only full-time African American driver in NASCAR's three national series (Cup, Xfinity, and Truck) he has competed in them every year.
Bubba Wallace Parents
Bubba Wallace parents are Darrell Wallace Sr and Desiree Wallace. The couple raised their two kids in Concord, North Carolina.
Bubba's mother Desiree is a social worker currently residing in Atlanta. Bubba attributes his success to his family's unwavering support during tough times.
His father was the first to sponsor him when he started his journey in racing. Bubba began to race in Go-Karts, Bandolero, and the Legends series at the age of nine, and even with his winning season, it still took sponsorships to move up the ranks.
Bubba expressed his gratitude for his dad's support during his early years of competition.
Despite her interest in auto racing, Desiree hesitated to let her son become a full-time driver. The lack of diversity among drivers and the sport's inherent danger made it hard for her to watch her son race.
Dale Earnhardt Sr. was their favorite driver before his passing, and Desiree's brother-in-law was a driver in Nashville, Tennessee, giving her some exposure to the sport.
Nevertheless, she was unsure if she wanted her son to pursue it. But Bubba's commitment to the sport won her over; the rest is history.
Darrell Wallace Sr is A Businessman
Bubba Wallace dad Darrell Wallace is the founder of Wallace Industrial Technology founded in 1999. The company's primary objective is to offer top notch and cost effective services.
Having been in business for over 24 years, Wallace Industrial has experienced and successfully handled various industrial scenarios, exceeding their customers' expectations every time.
The company provides various services, including vacuum truck services, hydro blasting, waste management, and hazardous and non-hazardous waste removal.
They use specialized equipment to cater to their customers' diverse requirements and take pride in maintaining high-quality standards in their employees, fleet, and equipment. Darrell has a background in sales within the industrial cleaning industry.
According to his LinkedIn page, Darrell worked briefly in the sales department at Thompson Industrial Services before founding Wallace Industrial Technology in 1999. Before that, he had worked in sales at PSC for almost 12 years.
Wallace is married to his new partner, Julie Holler Wallace and the couple resides in Concord.
Desiree Wallace Is Originally From Knoxville
Bubba Wallace mom Desiree Wallace Lawrence previously worked at Wallace Industrial Inc. She completed her education at the University of Tennessee in 1987.
According to her Facebook bio, she is an alumna of Central High School in Knoxville, Tennessee, her hometown. After separating from her first husband Darrell, Desiree married George E. Lawrence on July 13, 2021.
George is a hazardous materials technician at UPS and holds a degree in electrical engineering from Hampton University. He has also studied psychology at Liberty University and business management at the University of Phoenix.
Moreover, George is a pastor at New Breed Ministries, where Desiree holds the position of first lady. Currently, the couple resides in Atlanta, Georgia.
Bubba Wallace Siblings
Bubba has a sister named Brittany Gillispie. Brittany is a former basketball guard at South Carolina University.
Standing at 5 feet and 8 inches, she graduated from J.M. Robinson High School. Unfortunately, her playing career was cut short due to a severe knee injury she sustained during the preseason.
In the 2006-2007 season, Gillispie played 29 games for the Lady Bulldogs, starting in four. She had an average of 5.1 points per game and 3.3 rebounds per game, with a free-throw shooting percentage of 60.
Throughout the season, she achieved season-highs of 11 points against Norfolk State on February 26, 2007, and Howard on March 6, 2007.
Gillispie earned multiple accolades during high school while attending J.M. Robinson High School in Concord, North Carolina. She helped lead her team to conference championships in 2004 and 2005 and was also a standout player on the AAU circuit, leading the Lady Charlotte Fire to a state title.
Additionally, she was named team MVP twice and set a state record for steals as a freshman with 111. She was also named team defensive Player-of-the-Year twice.
Gillispie majored in criminal justice and planned to attend graduate school after graduation. She aimed to work as a counselor or caseworker in juvenile delinquent centers and group homes.
Aside from this, Brittany is married to Mike, and together, the couple is the parent of two kids named Brix and Bran.
Bubba Wallace Wife
Bubba Wallace married wife Amanda Carter at the JW Marriott in Charlotte North Carolina. Their wedding was on 31 December 2022 with 250 guests in attendance.
The couple aimed to create an "intimate and romantic" ceremony, so they decorated the venue with white flowers, greenery accents and candles to create a whimsical atmosphere.
For the ceremony, Wallace wore a specially designed dark wine tuxedo jacket, cashmere, and silk pants by renowned suit designer Mitch Purgason of Stitched by Mitch. The outfit had a hidden message, featuring the embroidered words "Est. 1993," representing the year of Bubba's birth.
On the other hand, Carter shone in a gown by Madam Burcu Couture, accompanied by Lola Cruz shoes. She was glowing with happiness and beauty as she walked down the aisle.
The newlyweds had their first dance in the reception party. The couple wanted a more vibrant and exciting reception, like a New Year's Eve party.
Therefore, they decorated the venue with vibrant flowers in shades of pink, purple, and red, with plenty of sparkle and shine.
As guests descended the staircase from the formal ceremony on the hotel's fourth floor, they were greeted by the lively reception atmosphere, which perfectly embodied the couple's desired mood.
Bubba Wallace Life Growing Up
Bubba was close to his maternal grandparents from Knoxville Tennessee. His grandmother Janet Gillispie passed away on November 10, 2016.
She was a Foster Chapel Baptist Church member and had retired from Bell South.
Her life was celebrated on November 19, 2016, at Foster Chapel Baptist Church, with Rev. Joseph Tolbert presiding over the service. The arrangements were handled by Jarnigan & Son Mortuary.
Bubba was able to see his grandmother before she passed away, thanks to the help of fellow driver Dale Earnhardt Jr.
He took to Twitter to thank Earnhardt for letting him use his plane to travel to Knoxville, Tennessee, to see his grandmother. He also thanked Joey Meier, the spotter for Brad Keselowski for his help.
In one of the posts, Bubba shared some of his favorite memories of his granny Jan, including how she loved playing cards and bingo. He also mentioned how playing with her had taught him valuable life lessons.
