In a statement that has rocked the NASCAR racing world and the American media, famous driver Bubba Wallace has just announced that he will leave the United States indefinitely – and the reason is unexpected: Elon Musk.

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“I have lost too much. Because of one man, I am at risk of losing over $100 million in advertising contracts,” Wallace said in an emotional interview, “I cannot continue to live and work in a country where Elon Musk dictates the fate of the entire sports and media industry.”

According to sources close to Wallace, the decision stems from Musk’s control of social network X (formerly Twitter), where many media campaigns targeting Wallace and the brands he represents have been stifled or “insinuated” attacks. Several major sponsors have withdrawn, creating a shockwave in the sports advertising world.

However, the most surprising part is not over yet.

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When asked about Wallace’s dramatic statement, Elon Musk simply responded with eight simple words – sending the internet into a frenzy:

“May you find peace elsewhere.”

No anger, no backlash – Musk’s cool, calm response sent the internet into a frenzy. Some hailed him as “the pinnacle of calm”, while others called it “the most chilling slap in the face of the year”.

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On X, the hashtag #GoodbyeBubba quickly climbed to the top of the trending list, with millions of shares from both Wallace and Musk supporters.

So what happens next? Where will Wallace go? And is this the beginning of a major rift between the sports world and the tech titans?

Only time will tell – but one thing is certain: the Bubba-Musk earthquake will continue to shake America for a long time.