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• Corey Heim signs developmental deal with 23XI Racing

Corey Heim, one of NASCAR‘s top prospects, has signed a multiyear developmental deal with 23XI Racing. Heim, 22, will drive the No. 67 Toyota in select Cup Series races in 2025 with Bootie Barker serving as his crew chief....2025
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• Denny Hamlin praises Bubba Wallace new crew chief Charles Denike, recalls hilarious meeting story

The No. 23 team at 23XI Racing looks a bit different this season. Bootie Barker, Bubba Wallace‘s crew chief since the final eight races of the 2021 season, has moved into a leadership role within the team’s competition group....2025
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• Bootie Barker surprised by split from Bubba Wallace

Bootie Barker understands why he and driver Bubba Wallace are being split up next season but it still caught him by surprise. On one hand, Wallace had his best overall season in terms of consistency in that he scored the 13th most number of overall championship points and set career highs in average finish, top-10s […]...2024
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• Bootie Barker reacts to ‘surprise,’ emotions of moving on from being Bubba Wallace’s crew chief

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 with the organization....2024
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• Bootie Barker reacts to ‘surprise,’ emotions of moving on from being Bubba Wallace’s crew chief

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 with the organization....2024
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• Tyler Reddick reacts to 23XI exec Dave Rogers, crew chief Bootie Barker suspension from Championship race at Phoenix

23XI Racing is going to be down a couple of key members this weekend. How will that affect Tyler Reddick and his championship chances? Competition director Dave Rogers and Bubba Wallace’s crew chief Bootie Barker are suspended for the NASCAR finale....2024
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• Tyler Reddick reacts to 23XI exec Dave Rogers, crew chief Bootie Barker suspension from Championship race at Phoenix
2024

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• NASCAR suspends Bubba Wallace's crew chief, two others

NASCAR on Tuesday suspended Bootie Barker, crew chief for Wallace’s No. 23 23XI Racing Toyota, for four races after Wallace’s car lost a wheel during Sunday’s race at Circuit of the Americas.Also suspended for the next four races were team members Caleb Dirks and Adam Riley.The violation falls under Section 10.5.2.6 of the NASCAR Rule Book which penalizes teams for loss or separation ...Keep readi...2022
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2025
"Bootie Barker, Bubba Wallace‘s crew chief since the final eight races of the 2021 season, has moved into a leadership role within the team’s competition group."

2024
"Bootie Barker, crew chief for 23XI Racing's Bubba Wallace, discusses his love of books and bourbon as well as his Netflix star turn."

2022
"Bootie Barker admitted to making a big mistake that cost Bubba Wallace during the Coca-Cola 600 on Sunday at Charlotte Motor Speedway in Concord, N."

2021
"Bootie Barker has been named the crew chief, beginning with the upcoming race at Bristol Motor Speedway, 23XI Racing announced Thursday (Sept."

2017
"Truex crew chief Cole Pearn and Dillon crew chief Bootie Barker were each fined $10,000."

2016
"Bootie Barker and Regan Smith join the 'NASCAR Race Hub' crew to debate which of NASCAR's aging superstars will retire first."

2014
"Matt Clark and crew chief Bootie Barker break down the advantage that teams gain by pulling out their side skirts during pit stops."

• Bubba Wallace, Denny Hamlin, Tyler Reddick offer thoughts on Bootie Barker after NASCAR: Full Speed release

While Netflix’s NASCAR: Full Speed was expected to put a major focus on multiple NASCAR Cup Series drivers, an unsung hero has emerged from the shadows....2024
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• Bootie Barker surprised by split from Bubba Wallace
2024

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• Bubba Wallace spotter Freddie Kraft gives No. 23 instructions: ‘Drive the s*** out of it’

Bubba Wallace is in it to win it today at Michigan International Speedway. His crew chief Bootie Barker is keeping his head in the game. They aren’t points racing, the 23 team is looking for a trophy today and a spot in the NASCAR Playoffs....2024
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• Bubba Wallace’s crew chief admits to making ‘mistake’ in Coca-Cola 600

Bootie Barker admitted to making a big mistake that cost Bubba Wallace during the Coca-Cola 600 on Sunday at Charlotte Motor Speedway in Concord, N.C....2022
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• Bootie Barker a surprising Netflix star and NASCAR's most interesting crew chief

2024

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• Bootie Barker Out As Bubba Wallace’s Crew Chief After 2024
Charles Denike will replace Barker in 2025....2024
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• Bootie Barker reacts to ‘surprise,’ emotions of moving on from being Bubba Wallace’s crew chief
2024

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• Which NASCAR star will retire first?
2016

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• Bootie Barker speaks on his bourbon collection and letting cameras into his home to film | NASCAR on FOX

Bubba Wallace's crew chief Bootie Barker spoke on his large bourbon collection and why he let cameras into his home to film it....2024
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• Bootie Barker speaks on reading and how it helps to keep his mind calm and collected | NASCAR on FOX

Bubba Wallace's crew chief Bootie Barker spoke on reading a book occasionally in the garage. He explained why that gives him a bad rap and also shared his one of his recent favorites....2024
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• Bubba Wallace, Denny Hamlin, Tyler Reddick offer thoughts on Bootie Barker after NASCAR: Full Speed release
2024

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• Corey Heim signs developmental deal with 23XI Racing
2025

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• Denny Hamlin praises Bubba Wallace new crew chief Charles Denike, recalls hilarious meeting story
2025

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• Tyler Reddick reacts to 23XI exec Dave Rogers, crew chief Bootie Barker suspension from Championship race at Phoenix
2024

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• Charles Denike to crew chief Bubba Wallace in 2025

23XI Racing announced today that veteran crew chief Bootie Barker will call his final race with Bubba Wallace and the No. 23 team at the season finale at Phoenix Raceway. Following the end of the season, Barker will be replaced by Charles Denike, the current crew chief for the No. 19 truck team at McAnally-Hilgemann […]...2024
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• Bubba Wallace to Run #45 for the Remainder of the Season

23XI Racing announced today that Bubba Wallace, driver of the No. 23 Toyota Camry TRD, will switch car numbers for the final 10 races of the season and run the No. 45 as the organization pursues the Owner‘s Championship. Wallace will remain paired with his crew chief, Bootie Barker. The move will best position 23XI […]...2022
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• NASCAR suspends Bubba Wallace's crew chief, two others
2022

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• Bootie Barker Named Bubba Wallace’s New Crew Chief for Rest of 2021
Bubba Wallace will have a fresh face atop his No. 23 pit box for the remainder of this NASCAR Cup Series season. Bootie Barker has been named the crew chief, beginning with the upcoming race at Bristol Motor Speedway, 23XI Racing announced Thursday (Sept. 16). Wallace’s former crew chief Mike Wheeler has been elevated to ... Read more...2021
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• Handy: Ty Dillon Continues to Show He Belongs in MENCS
Ty Dillon, Rookie of The Year Contender and driver of the No. 13 Chevrolet for Germain Racing, continues to show he can race in NASCAR’s top series as he continues his string of solid finishes week in and week out. Dillon started Saturday night’s Go Bowling 400 at Kansas Speedway in the 22nd position, but quickly worked his way forward. Dillon’s Twisted Tea pit crew had great stops throughout the ...2017
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• NASCAR does not penalize Kyle Busch or Joey Logano for Vegas fight
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — NASCAR has decided not to penalize Kyle Busch, Joey Logano of their crews for their post-race scuffle at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. NASCAR says the sport was built on the kind of racing that Busch and Logano did on the final laps of Sunday’s race. The hard racing for position led to Busch confronting Logano after the race, and throwing a punch. Busch was knocked to the ground by T...2017
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• NASCAR does not penalize Busch or Logano for Vegas fight
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) NASCAR has decided not to penalize Kyle Busch, Joey Logano of their crews for their post-race scuffle at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. NASCAR says the sport was built on the kind of racing that Busch and Logano did on the final laps of Sunday's race. The hard racing for position led to Busch confronting Logano after the race, and throwing a punch. Busch was knocked to the groun...2017
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