What racing team does Michael Jordan own?
What racing team does Michael Jordan own?
23XI Racing
Jordan officially became the owner 23XI Racing with Hamlin as his minority partner. They selected Bubba Wallace as their driver and won their first race in October 2021 at Talladega. This year, 23XI Racing expanded, adding 2004 NASCAR champion Kurt Busch as its second driver.
Who is Bubba Wallace driving for in 2021?
Wallace made his Cup Series debut in 2017 as the replacement for Aric Almirola at Richard Petty Motorsports for four races, and when Almirola left the team to replace Danica Patrick at Stewart-Haas Racing, Wallace took over full-time in 2018. He stayed with the team through 2020 before landing at 23XI Racing for 2021.
Who is the new NASCAR team?
Floyd Mayweather Jr. announced intentions to debut his new NASCAR team, The Money Team Racing, at the Daytona 500. The team plans for a partial Cup Series this year.
Does Michael Jordan still own a NASCAR?
Wallace’s victory at Talladega was the first for 23XI Racing and the first as a NASCAR car owner for NBA legend Michael Jordan, who co-owns the team alongside Cup Series star and business partner Denny Hamlin.
Who owns Bubba Wallace?
player Michael Jordan
It is owned and operated by Hall of Fame basketball player Michael Jordan, with current Joe Gibbs Racing driver Denny Hamlin as a minority partner. The organization fields the No. 23 and 45 Toyota teams for drivers Bubba Wallace and Kurt Busch, with a technical alliance with JGR.
Who will drive the 23 car in 2022?
Kurt Busch
23XI Racing will expand to two teams. Kurt Busch will be the driver. They obtained a charter from StarCom Racing.
Does Kurt Busch drive for Michael Jordan?
Updated on May 19, 2022 at 2:27 pm. Michael Jordan is known for dominating in May, when the NBA playoffs start to intensify. Well he’s still doing that, just in a different setting. Kurt Busch, driving a Jordan Brand-sponsored Toyota for Jordan’s 23XI Racing, won the NASCAR Cup Series race at Kansas Speedway on Sunday.
Who just bought a NASCAR team?
Trackhouse’s Justin Marks buying Chip Ganassi Racing’s two-car NASCAR team. Trackhouse Racing owner Justin Marks is purchasing Chip Ganassi Racing’s two-car NASCAR Cup Series team, a move that bolsters Marks’ year-old operation, which includes Pitbull as one of its key partners.
Who owns the 1 car in NASCAR 2022?
Ross Chastain
Trackhouse Racing announced today that Ross Chastain will drive the organization’s second NASCAR Cup Series entry starting in 2022 and revealed his car will be the No. 1 Chevrolet Camaro.