Jesse Iwuji Motorsports
Jesse Iwuji Motorsports is an American stock car racing team that competes in the NASCAR Xfinity Series. It was founded in 2021 by NFL hall of famer, Emmitt Smith, with NASCAR driver and United States Navy Reserve officer, Jesse Iwuji, and they currently field the No. 34 Chevrolet Camaro SS for owner/driver, Jesse Iwuji. They also field the car for Jesse Little and Kyle Weatherman.
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| Owner(s) | Jesse Iwuji Emmitt Smith Matt Casto |
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| Base | Gaffney, South Carolina |
| Series | NASCAR Xfinity Series |
| Race drivers | Xfinity Series: 34. Jesse Iwuji (R), Jesse Little, Kyle Weatherman |
| Sponsors | Xfinity Series: 34. Equity Prime Mortgage, Chevrolet, eRacing Association, Sele Foundation |
| Manufacturer | Chevrolet |
| Opened | 2021 |
| Career | |
| Debut | Xfinity Series: 2022 Beef. It's What's for Dinner 300 (Daytona) |
| Latest race | Xfinity Series: 2022 A-GAME 200 (Dover) |
| Races competed | Total: 7 Xfinity Series: 7 |
| Drivers' Championships | Total: 0 Xfinity Series: 0 |
| Race victories | Total: 0 Xfinity Series: 0 |
| Pole positions | Total: 0 Xfinity Series: 0 |
History
On August 21, 2021, Jesse Iwuji announced the formation of his new team, Jesse Iwuji Motorsports, that will compete full-time in the NASCAR Xfinity Series in 2022. He also announced that Emmitt Smith, a former NFL running back, would co-own the team with him.[1] In December 2021, Iwuji announced the sponsor for his team, which would be the Equity Prime Mortgage company.[2]
NASCAR Xfinity Series
Car No. 34 history
On February 7, 2022, Iwuji and Smith partnered with Chevrolet as the manufacturer for the 2022 NASCAR Xfinity Series season, with the number being 34, as a tribute to Wendell Scott. The team would run the full 33-race schedule, with Iwuji competing for Rookie of the Year honors.[3] The team would operate out of the JD Motorsports race shop, with providing engines from Hendrick Motorsports.[4]
Car No. 34 results
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| Year | Driver | No. | Make | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 33 | NXSC | Pts | Ref | ||
| 2022 | Jesse Iwuji | 34 | Chevy | DAY 27 |
CAL 36 |
LVS 34 |
ATL 27 |
COA DNQ |
TAL DNQ |
DAR | TEX | CLT | PIR | NSH | ROA | ATL | NHA | POC | IND | MCH | GLN | DAY | DAR | KAN | BRI | TEX | TAL | CLT | LVS | HOM | MAR | PHO | -* | -* | |||||||
| Jesse Little | PHO DNQ |
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| Kyle Weatherman | RCH 28 |
MAR 16 |
DOV 27 |
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References
- Wilhelm, Chase (August 21, 2020). "Jesse Iwuji partners with NFL Hall of Famer Emmitt Smith to form full-time Xfinity Series team for 2022". Official Site of NASCAR. Retrieved February 9, 2022.
- "Equity Prime Mortgage to Serve as Primary Sponsor in Eight Races for Jesse Iwuji in 2022". TobyChristie.com. December 10, 2021. Retrieved February 9, 2022.
- Montgomery, Shane (February 7, 2022). "Jesse Iwuji, Emmitt Smith announce partnership with Chevrolet for 2022 Xfinity season". Retrieved February 9, 2022.
- Nguyen, Justin (February 7, 2022). "Jesse Iwuji Motorsports to field #34 Chevrolet in 2022". thecheckeredflag.co.uk. Retrieved February 9, 2022.