'I compete with immense passion, and with passion, at times, comes frustration'
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Bubba Wallace, right, pushes Kyle Larson after the two crashed during a NASCAR Cup Series race Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
"My behavior does not align with core values that are shared by 23XI Racing and our partners, who have played a crucial role in my incredible journey to the top of this great sport," Wallace’s statement said.
"I want to apologize to NASCAR and the fans, along with Christopher Bell, Joe Gibbs Racing and Toyota for putting them in a situation in the playoffs that they do not deserve.
BUBBA WALLACE APOLOGIZES FOR DANGEROUS INCIDENT WITH KYLE LARSON: 'I INTEND TO LEARN FROM THIS'
"I compete with immense passion, and with passion, at times, comes frustration. Upon reflecting, I should have represented our partners and core team values better than I did by letting my frustrations follow me outside of the car. You live and learn, and I intend to learn from this."