Nascar driver Denny Hamlin and NBA legend Michael Jordan announced that they are set to launch a new NASCAR team. The two have already named Bubba Wallace as their 1-car team and are eagerly waiting for 2021.
Hendrick Motorsports legend, Jimmie Johnson No. 48 is also excited about the new venture which he shared in a twitter tweet, others in the NASCAR community also reacted to the news and it was overall positive.
This is BIG and I’m excited for everyone involved. https://t.co/9VNhEMCrQ0
— Jimmie Johnson (@JimmieJohnson) September 22, 2020
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Great news. Congratulations to all involved! Very cool to have Michael Jordan part of the sport as an owner with @DennyHamlin, and @BubbaWallace behind the wheel. Looking forward to 2021! https://t.co/hJBYHHBF2p
— Jeff Gordon (@JeffGordonWeb) September 22, 2020
Jordan will be the first African-American owner in NASCAR. Without a doubt, the stock car racing series will be in esteemed company in 2021. Denny Hamlin is good friends with Jordan.
Michael Jordon is not the first Black car owner in NASCAR! Brad Daugherty is!
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