For the second time in a week, Bubba Wallace lifted his hands to celebrate a victory. On Monday, Wallace became the second Black driver ever to win a NASCAR Cup Series race with a win at Talladega. On Wednesday night, he helped win a celebrity kickball game that benefited the Kannapolis YMCA and Samaritan's Feet. Ben Stansell/Salisbury Post

NASCAR driver Ross Chastain signs an autograph for a fan at Corey LaJoie's Kickball Klassic. Ben Stansell/Salisbury Post File Photo

Former Panthers safety Kurt Coleman prepares to throw a pitch. Ben Stansell/Salisbury Post

A NASCAR enthusiast holds up the car he got signed by Kurt Busch. Ben Stansell/Salisbury Post

Kurt Busch attempts to beat out a throw to first base while Boomer looks on. Ben Stansell/Salisbury Postt

Kannapolis Cannon Ballers mascot Boomer tosses a ceremonial first pitch. Ben Stansell/Salisbury Post File Photo

Corey LaJoie throws a pitch during the inaugural Kickball Klassic tournament. The proceeds from the tournament went to benefit the Kannapolis YMCA and Samaritan's Feet. Ben Stansell/Salisbury Post

Former Carolina Panthers running back Jonathan Stewart makes an acrobatic catch in the outfield. Ben Stansell/Salisbury Post

Corey LaJoie's team lifts the championship trophy into the air. Ben Stansell/Salisbury Post

Bubba Wallace, just a few days removed from winning a historical race at Talladega, pitched most of the game for one of the celebrity teams in the Corey LaJoie Kickball Klassic. Ben Stansell/Salisbury Post

The husband and wife musical duo Katelyn and Derek Drye performed after the on-field action wrapped up at the Corey LaJoie Kickball Klassic. Ben Stansell/Salisbury Post

Casey LaJoie, a member of his brother's title winning kickball team, smiles while holding the trophy. Ben Stansell/Salisbury Post

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Former Panthers running back Jonathan Stewart high fives his fellow kickball competitors after the championship game. Ben Stansell/Salisbury Post