Jesse Iwuji Motorsports

Jesse Iwuji Motorsports is an American stock car racing team that competes part-time 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.

Jesse Iwuji Motorsports
Owner(s)Jesse Iwuji
Emmitt Smith
Matt Casto
BaseGaffney, South Carolina
SeriesNASCAR Xfinity Series
Race driversXfinity Series:
34. Jesse Iwuji (part-time)
SponsorsXfinity Series:
34. Chevrolet
ManufacturerChevrolet
Opened2021
Career
DebutXfinity Series:
2022 Beef. It's What's for Dinner 300 (Daytona)
Latest raceXfinity Series:
2023 Ag-Pro 300 (Talladega)
Races competedTotal: 31
Xfinity Series: 31
Drivers' ChampionshipsTotal: 0
Xfinity Series: 0
Race victoriesTotal: 0
Xfinity Series: 0
Pole positionsTotal: 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]

On December 9, 2022, Jesse Iwuji Motorsports filed a US$4.125 million lawsuit against Equity Prime Mortgage for breach of contract.[3]

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.[4] The team would operate out of the JD Motorsports race shop, with providing engines from Hendrick Motorsports.[5]

The team scored its first top-10 finish when Kyle Weatherman finished 8th at New Hampshire Motor Speedway in the 2022 Crayon 200.

Car No. 34 results
NASCAR Xfinity Series results
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		 TEX
34		 PIR
26		 ROA
22		 ATL
32		 DAY
11		 KAN
36		 TAL
28		 29th 392
Jesse Little PHO
DNQ
Kyle Weatherman RCH
28		 MAR
16		 DOV
27		 DAR
12		 CLT
36		 NSH
38		 NHA
8		 POC
19		 IND
30		 MCH
16		 GLN
22		 DAR
16		 BRI
17		 TEX
22		 LVS
14		 HOM
20		 MAR
30		 PHO
14
Kaz Grala CLT
35
2023 Jesse Iwuji DAY
30		 CAL LVS PHO ATL COA RCH MAR TAL
DNQ		 DOV DAR CLT PIR SON NSH CSC ATL NHA POC ROA MCH IRC GLN DAY DAR KAN BRI TEX ROV LVS HOM MAR PHO

References
  1. Wilhelm, Chase (August 21, 2021). "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.
  2. "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.
  3. "Jesse Iwuji Motorsports files lawsuit against sponsor Equity Prime Mortgage". Jayski's Silly Season Site. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. December 9, 2022. Retrieved December 9, 2022.
  4. Montgomery, Shane (February 7, 2022). "Jesse Iwuji, Emmitt Smith announce partnership with Chevrolet for 2022 Xfinity season". Retrieved February 9, 2022.
  5. Nguyen, Justin (February 7, 2022). "Jesse Iwuji Motorsports to field #34 Chevrolet in 2022". thecheckeredflag.co.uk. Retrieved February 9, 2022.
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