WATCH: Sick theme, terrible driver- Fans react as Bubba Wallace joins hands with Mark Hamill t

Publish date: 2024-06-06

In an electrifying NASCAR moment, 23XI Racing’s Bubba Wallace recently teamed up with Hollywood legend Mark Hamill to unveil a jaw-dropping Star Wars-themed paint scheme for his No. 23 race car at the final Cup race at Phoenix. The partnership, fueled by Columbia’s new Star Wars collection, has set the racing world abuzz with anticipation.

As the event unfolded, Mark Hamill, renowned for his iconic role as Luke Skywalker, presented Wallace with a Star Wars-inspired helmet, delivering the iconic line, “Remember Bubba, the Force will be with you.” The car’s design, influenced by the legendary X-Wing starfighters, combines the speed and power of NASCAR with the intergalactic allure of the Star Wars universe. It’s a marriage of two worlds, and fans of both are in for an unforgettable spectacle.

Wallace missed the Round of 8 in the playoffs, but Bubba, though not in the Championship 4, will shine with his Star Wars-themed car resembling the Millennium Falcon, delighting fans. He joins Jeff Gordon and Erik Jones, drivers who’ve blended their love for racing with the Star Wars universe.

Fans claim NASCAR should present an award as the “Best Paint Scheme” for this

As the Star Wars-themed sneak peek and paint designs traversed the digital galaxy, fans across the universe erupted in excitement. This cosmic collaboration between NASCAR and Star Wars fulfilled the dreams of many, with enthusiasts expressing their gratitude to Columbia for making it a reality. The R2D2 adorning the car’s hood captivated fans with its stellar attention to detail.

Fans couldn’t fathom how Columbia managed to enlist their beloved “Luke Skywalker” actor, leading to a disturbance in the Force as their excitement reached lightspeed. They hailed it as the ultimate paint scheme of the year, with one enthusiast even suggesting that NASCAR should honor it as the “Best Paint Scheme of the Year” at the Awards Banquet. The fans were eager to get their hands on a die-cast of this model. 

Yet, a few dark-side advocates emerged, proclaiming the livery’s brilliance but questioning its suitability for a Toyota. Wallace found himself targeted by unwarranted hostility, as some critics wrote, “Sick theme, terrible driver.” A select faction of fans expressed their disappointment, feeling that the renders failed to align with their expectations. Fans noted Ryan Blaney’s Star Wars passion, speculating that he’d envy his friend Wallace running the themed car.

Sick scheme, terrible driver

— VietnameseWhistlePig (@NamWhistlePig) October 31, 2023

They need a new trophy to handout at the Awards Banquet for best scheme. This wins. https://t.co/QsqzWpr2MF

— Black Noir (@_Sneakerhead_) October 31, 2023

God man scheme of the year lol

— Armin Tamzarian (@CarlnoWinslow) October 31, 2023

Too bad it’s wasted on a toyota.

— Marv Odell (@MarvOdell) November 1, 2023

Well that’s a nice car that won’t be seen at all Sunday because he isn’t in the final 4.

— Shawn (@nginearguy) October 31, 2023

The R2D2 on the roof is amazing.

— Boogity4113 (@Boogity4113) October 31, 2023

I don’t even like Star Wars but god DAMN

— Ethan 🤔 (@Twerkely_txt) October 31, 2023

Worst render I've ever seen

— Devin Smrekar (@dsmrekar26) October 31, 2023

Why did a xwing go to the dark side? Why not hand it to Jedi not this Sith lord.

— Scott Eno (@wzrdrcr) October 31, 2023

Ten bucks says @blaney is a bit jealous about this. https://t.co/JyE1B1Fi8p

— Mandy⁷ 👻🔮 (@Mandygirl_54) October 31, 2023

this is the coolest thing to happen in nascar in 20 years

diecast now @Lionel_Racing https://t.co/CSKUapYoya pic.twitter.com/NFZUTpz61g

— Eric Webler (@EricWebler) October 31, 2023

Of all the #NASCAR crossovers, I never expected The Joker. https://t.co/uFwa27flVZ

— Tucker White (@TuckerWhite94) October 31, 2023

This is epic. Pls win @BubbaWallace for all of us that wanted to be Jedi when we grow up https://t.co/uomqVEfsVs

— Parker Kligerman (@pkligerman) November 1, 2023

Scheme of the year 🔥🔥🔥🔥

— Brian #MSAwareness (@StormingB81) October 31, 2023

THIS IS INCREDIBLE! Can't wait to see it on track this weekend!!

— Dope Sports Takes (@Dope_sport_take) October 31, 2023

As the final race approaches, the Force is undoubtedly strong with Bubba Wallace, and his car promises to be a standout attraction on the Phoenix Raceway track.

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