NBA and Chicago Bulls Legend Michael Jordan set to Start a New NASCAR Team from 2021 season along with his long time friend Denny Hamlin. And They have chosen Bubba Wallace as their driver for 2021 season.
The six-time NBA a champion already owns a NBA team, Charlotte Hornets. Jordan, many considers him as Greatest of ALL Time ever to play the game of Basketball confirmed the reports and also reveals he is biggest racing fans since he was a kid.
NASCAR’s official statement on New Team
Denny Hamlin and Bubba Wallace statements on the new team
Jordan’s Partner Denny Hamlin releases official statement on his social media account about the new team launch and the driver selection and story behind partnership with Jordan.
“11 years ago I met Michael Jordan at a then-Charlotte Bobcats game and we became fast friends. Not long after, I joined Jordan Brand as their first NASCAR athlete. Our friendship has grown over the years and now we are ready to take it to the next level.
Tonight, I’m excited to announce that MJ and I are starting a new, single car NASCAR Cup Series team for 2021. Deciding on a driver was easy – it had to be Bubba Wallace.
Bubba has shown tremendous improvement since joining the Cup Series and we believe he’s ready to take his career to a higher level. He deserves the opportunity to compete for race wins and our team will make sure he has the resources to do just that. Off the track, Bubba has been a loud voice for change in our sport and our country. MJ and I support him fully in those efforts and stand beside him.
More details about the team will be released at a later date, but for now, I remain focused on winning a championship for my No. 11 FedEx Toyota Joe Gibbs Racing team this season and in the years ahead.”
