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Jesse Iwuji Motorsports To Race Chevy Camaro SS In Nascar Xfinity Series

Nascar racer Jesse Iwuji has announced his intention to field a Chevy Camaro SS in the second-tier Nascar Xfinity Series this year with support from Pro Football Hall of Famer Emmitt Smith.

Iwuji and Smith’s newly established Jesse Iwuji Motorsports outfit will field the No. 34 Chevy Camaro SS for the 34-year old on a full-time basis this season. Iwuji, who attended the United States Naval Academy, is currently an officer in the Navy Reserve after serving seven years of active duty. He made five career starts in the Nascar Xfinity Series in 2020 and 2021, along with 15 starts in the Nascar Camping World Truck Series from 2018-2021, posting a best finish of 17th at Texas Motor Speedway in 2019 between both series.

In a statement released this week, Iwuji said he’s happy to officially join the Chevy family – crediting his C6 Corvette Z06 with helping him to transition from the U.S. NAVY to the world of motorsports.

“There couldn’t be a more authentic manufacturer partnership for me than one with Chevrolet,” said Iwuji. “When I decided to pursue a professional racing career, I started getting seat time in my Chevrolet Corvette C6 Z06, which I still own today. The story of going from the Navy to Nascar and having my Corvette play a key part in that journey makes this partnership not only authentic, but inspirational for any person out there looking to accomplish big goals and dreams. This journey gives people hope and shows how much life truly rewards those who stay strong enough, long enough.”

Smith, who played for the Dallas Cowboys and Arizona Cardinals throughout his 14-year NFL career, said he knew he wanted to support Iwuji’s racing ambitions after they first met at a Nascar event in 2020.

“First, our team could not be more excited about the partnership with Chevrolet because of what it means to our race team and fans as we get our footing in Nascar,” Smith added. “It was vital to align to a manufacturer that not only provided us with the very best in technology but also believed in supporting Jesse, believed in the great men and woman that defend our country, believed in diversity, and believed in everything that our team stands for. Jesse Iwuji Motorsports is thrilled to have Chevy play a vital role in our mission to drive diversity, equity, and inclusion in racing and join in the development of Jesse as he chases his dream.”

Jesse Iwuji Motorsports and the No. 34 Chevy Camaro SS will take to the track for the first time during Daytona Speedweeks ahead of the 64th running of the Daytona 500 on February 20th.

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  1. Good Luck. Dale Jr. is around to help just ask him.

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