WrestleMania 42 Hits the Track: Bubba Wallace to Drive WWE-Themed Car at Bristol
The worlds of professional wrestling and stock car racing are colliding once again. 23XI Racing has announced that driver Bubba Wallace will compete in the Food City 500 in Bristol, Tennessee, sporting a special themed car celebrating WWE WrestleMania 42.
A High-Octane Collaboration
Confirmed by the 23XI Racing team, Bubba Wallace will represent WWE and WrestleMania 42 on his Toyota Camry during the Sunday race at Bristol Motor Speedway. The 23XI Racing team is co-owned by basketball icon Michael Jordan, further bridging the gap between mainstream sports and global entertainment.
A History of WWE and NASCAR Partnerships
This isn’t the first time the “squared circle” has met the “short track.” The relationship between the two brands has grown through several key collaborations:
- Athlete Crossovers: Tyler Reddick, a Daytona 500 winner and fellow 23XI Racing member, appeared on WWE Raw in February.
- Past Themed Vehicles: WWE previously sponsored a SummerSlam-themed car back in 2022.
- Special Appearances: Kevin Owens previously made a fill-in appearance for Rey Mysterio at a racing event.
- Joint Promotions: In early March, NASCAR and WWE offered a joint ticket package for the Pennzoil 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway and WrestleMania 42.
Looking Ahead to WrestleMania 42
The themed car serves as a promotional lead-up to the main event. WrestleMania 42 is scheduled to take place on April 18 and 19, 2026. The event features a massive lineup of championship bouts and grudge matches.
Night One Highlights (Saturday)
- Undisputed WWE Championship: Cody Rhodes defends against Randy Orton.
- Women’s World Championship: Stephanie Vaquer defends against Liv Morgan.
- Intercontinental Title: AJ Lee defends the Women’s Intercontinental Championship against Becky Lynch.
- Featured Match: An unsanctioned bout between Drew McIntyre and Jacob Fatu.
Night Two Highlights (Sunday)
- World Heavyweight Championship: CM Punk defends against Roman Reigns.
- WWE Women’s Championship: Jade Cargill defends against Rhea Ripley.
- Intercontinental Ladder Match: Champion Penta defends against Je’Von Evans, Dragon Lee, Rusev, JD McDonagh, and Rey Mysterio.
- United States Championship: Sami Zayn defends against Trick Williams.
- Bubba Wallace is driving a WrestleMania 42 themed Toyota Camry at the Food City 500 in Bristol.
- The partnership is facilitated by 23XI Racing, co-owned by Michael Jordan.
- WrestleMania 42 takes place April 18-19, 2026.
- The collaboration follows a trend of joint ticket packages and athlete appearances across both sports.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which race will feature the WrestleMania 42 car?
The themed car will be seen during the Food City 500 in Bristol, Tennessee.
Who is the driver for the WWE-themed car?
Bubba Wallace of 23XI Racing is the driver for the event.
When is WrestleMania 42 happening?
The event is scheduled for April 18 and 19, 2026.