XI Racing restructures its No. 23 team following a disappointing season, replacing Bubba Wallace's crew chief with Charles ...

The bond between crew chiefs and drivers is essential in a sport like NASCAR and certain crew chief-driver pairs have been known for their longevity in the racing world.

Bubba Wallace to split with longtime crew chief at 23XI Racing Bubba Wallace (middle) with one of his crew members and crew chief Bootie Barker (left) during Cup Series practice at Phoenix Raceway.

NASCAR’s current Playoff format to determine its yearly Cup Series champion isn’t going away, at least according to one ...

For starters, Wallace's longtime crew chief, Bootie Barker, will be replaced by Charles Denike. He currently works with McAnally-Hilgemann Racing Chevrolet in the Truck Series as Christian Eckes's ...

Before the end of the 2024 NASCAR season, it was announced that Bootie Barker would not return as Bubba Wallace’s crew chief. The 23XI Racing crew chief will now move into a different competition role ...

Mar 8, 2024; Avondale, Arizona, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Bubba Wallace (23) with crew chief Bootie Barker during Cup Series practice at Phoenix Raceway. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn ...

Wallace was fined $100,000, as was 23XI. The one-race suspensions went to team executive Dave Rogers, crew chief Bootie Barker and spotter Freddie Kraft. The team also lost 50 points. 23XI said it ...