Bubba Wallace Gets Real About First Year as a Dad and His Laid-Back Mini-Me Becks

Alright, let’s not pretend you’ve been keeping up with NASCAR drama or baby updates from the racetrack. I guess I’ll walk you through it. Bubba Wallace, yes *that* driver who made headlines for more than just his pit stops, recently opened up about his first year as a father to 10-month-old Becks — and apparently, the kid is already giving off serious “I’m chill but I’ve seen things” vibes.

In an exclusive interview with E! News’ Francesca Amiker (because of course it had to be exclusive), Wallace shared that Becks is shaping up to be a “grown little man.” And no, he didn’t mean that in some creepy child-prodigy way. He meant the baby’s got the kind of calm demeanor that makes parenting feel less like herding cats and more like… watching paint dry? In a good way?

“He’s super laid back,” Wallace said, probably while trying not to spill coffee on his racing gear. “It takes a lot for him to get excited. He’s super chill.” Sounds like the kind of infant who wouldn’t scream during a thunderstorm or cry at the sound of a vacuum cleaner. Honestly, give this baby a medal.

Now, if you’re wondering how a full-time racer balances life with a teething tot who’s currently chewing on everything in sight, Wallace says it’s all about priorities. “There’s been practically no separation since his arrival last September,” he added, which sounds sweet until you realize he might be implying he hasn’t slept in months.

Still, being a dad has brought him unexpected joy — and apparently, perspective. “Being a dad has been the coolest thing, the best thing that’s happened for me in my life,” he gushed. “It allows the tough days not to be so tough.” So, when the race doesn’t go well, he can just look at Becks drooling on a toy steering wheel and remember: life isn’t all checkered flags and podium finishes.

And because Bubba Wallace clearly wants to be both a role model and a merch magnet, he’s teamed up with the Boys & Girls Club of America and Carter’s to launch a limited-edition T-shirt collection. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the youth organization — which, fun fact, he was once a member of himself. Full circle moment? More like a public service announcement with soft cotton appeal.

Wallace explained why the partnership matters to him: “Kids’ voices want to be heard, no matter how young or older they are. It’s cool to see their ideas come to life.” Which is nice, unless those kids start asking for electric go-karts and baby helmets. Then we’ll have to reassess.

So there you have it — your crash course in celebrity parenthood, brought to you by a man who literally crashes cars for a living. If you were wondering whether Bubba Wallace could be both a racer and a softie, now you know. The answer is yes, and also: please stop chewing on that remote, Becks.

Sources: Celebrity Storm and E! News
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