NASCAR Insider Honors WWE Icon Hulk Hogan After His Passing
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Former driver and Fox NASCAR reporter Kenny Wallace has paid tribute to Terry Gene Bollea, better known as Hulk Hogan. The WWE star passed away at age 71 from cardiac arrest.
Wallace, who ended his 25-year NASCAR career in 2015, was likely a big fan of Hogan. Making his mark in the Xfinity Series, Wallace secured nine race victories. Revealing his thoughts on Hogan's passing, he wrote on X:
""Hulkamania running wild".
"Was the sound for so many years. Hard to believe the HULK is gone ❤️"
'Hulkamania running wild'.
Was the sound for so many years. Hard to believe the HULK is gone ❤️ pic.twitter.com/r3DOxYi3MT — Kenny Wallace (@Kenny_Wallace) July 24, 2025
Hogan became a household name in WWE after his debut in 1979, given his raw charisma and natural flair as a complete entertainer. He was admitted to the hospital in June but passed away on 24 July. Fans have also expressed their wishes on Wallace's post. Some reactions are quoted below:
Dale Earnhardt Jr, Brooke Hogan and Hulk Hogan with a race trophy during the Dale Earnhardt Jr. Day at Bayside Market Place in Miami , Florida on October 20, 2004.
Dale Earnhardt Jr, Brooke Hogan and Hulk Hogan with a race trophy during the Dale Earnhardt Jr. Day at Bayside Market Place in Miami , Florida on October 20, 2004.A particular age group will feel it the most:
"Big personalities that we grew up with are leaving and it sucks."
Big personalities that we grew up with are leaving and it sucks. — Lee Ziegler (@Ziegler6Lee) July 24, 2025
This fan noted the similarities this week:
"Ozzy and now Hulk, a sad week."
Ozzy and now Hulk, a sad week. — TJ Sigrist (@TJSigs1) July 24, 2025
A true fan:
"He's a legend and more than that, also a good well meaning person."
He's a legend and more than that, also a good well meaning person. — George F. Phelps (@gfphelps) July 24, 2025
Former driver and NASCAR analyst Clint Bowyer also shared a post on X. He wrote:
"Damn...the Hulkster!
"So many memories watching that guy. Whatcha going to do, when these 26" pythons run wild on YOU?!?!? RIP"
Damn…the Hulkster!
So many memories watching that guy. Whatcha going to do, when these 26' pythons run wild on YOU?!?!? RIP — Clint Bowyer (@ClintBowyer) July 24, 2025
Hogan was well-connected with NASCAR. He served as the grand marshal at the Daytona International Speedway in 2004 and at the Dover Motor Speedway in 2006. Newsweek Sports reported Hyak Motorsports driver Ricky Stenhouse Jr.'s partnership with Real American beer for the FireKeepers Casino 400 at Michigan International Speedway. Notably, the beer brand was co-founded by Hogan.
Hogan shared his excitement about the collaboration back then. He said in a statement:
"Brother, Michigan knows how to go full throttle—and so does Real American Beer. We're back on the track, back in the fight, and there's no better time to crack one open and let it rip."
Real American Beer CEO Terri Francis revealed the brand's strategy. He said:
"Motorsports fans have been some of our loudest supporters from day one. This partnership is part of our strategy to meet them where they are—on the road, in the stands and in the beer aisle."
Stenhouse Jr. said:
"We didn't get the result we were after in Nashville, and that's frustrating for sure.
"But this team's got heart. We've put in the work this week, and we're heading to Michigan with a clean slate and a fast Real American Beer Chevy."
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