This came after they offered him an … "This is a unique, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that I believe is a great fit for me at this point in my career," Wallace said. NMPA Most Popular Driver All three have an interesting off-season ahead. Guys are hitting huge puddles of water due to the track not being designed to drain properly during rain. TWITTER. © 2020 NEWS CENTER Maine. Michael Jordan made a big splash by teaming up with Denny Hamlin to buy a NASCAR Cup Series team that will feature Bubba Wallace as the driver. Everything you need to know about sports betting starts here. 2020 Cup Results & Points Michael Jordan is getting into the NASCAR game. Michael Jordan will be the owner of a new Nascar team, the first Black majority-owned team in the sport in nearly 50 years.

Wallace has been at the forefront of bringing social changes to NASCAR, including the banning of the Confederate flags at NASCAR events and tracks. With the completed purchase of a NASCAR team charter from Germain Racing, Jordan becomes the first Black majority owner of a full-time race team in NASCAR’s premier series since NASCAR Hall of Fame inductee Wendell Scott owned and raced his own car from the 1960s into the early 1970s. If sold, Germain Racing is set for a name change. The NBA legend is now the first Black majority owner of a full-time race team in the NASCAR Cup Series since Hall of Famer Wendell Scott owned and raced his own car from the 1960s into the early 1970s. Privacy Act, please use the links below to visit each company’s privacy center. 20 for Joe Gibbs Racing, but is set to be replaced by Christopher Bell at the end of the season. I’m grateful and humbled that Michael and Denny believe in me and I’m super pumped to begin this adventure with them.". CHARLOTTE, N.C. (Sept. 21, 2020) – NBA legend Michael Jordan and three-time Daytona 500 winner Denny Hamlin today announced the formation of a new NASCAR Cup Series race team that will begin competition for the 2021 season. I’m grateful and humbled that Michael and Denny believe in me and I’m super pumped to begin this adventure with them.”. section: | slug: michael-jordan-denny-hamlin-create-new-nascar-team-with-bubba-wallace-as-driver | sport: nascar | route: article_single.us | Guys are hitting huge puddles of water due to the track not being designed to drain properly during rain.

Plus Tua Talk and the Fantasy Cops, Covering the impact of coronavirus on the sports world. An NBA legend, Michael Jordan was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2009. Jayski's® is a registered trademark of Jay Adamczyk. NASCAR Diversity During a TV interview earlier this year, he pushed to the sport to ban the Confederate Flag at events. Get the latest odds, analysis, and insights at Yahoo Sportsbook. 11 FedEx Toyota Camry in the NASCAR Cup Series for Joe Gibbs Racing. Denny Hamlin. The timing seemed perfect as NASCAR is evolving and embracing social change more and more.

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Michael Jordan is getting into the NASCAR game. "Both Michael and Denny are great competitors and are focused on building the best team they possibly can to go out and compete for race wins. Historically, NASCAR has struggled with diversity and there have been few Black owners. Paint Schemes 23 on it next season. In addition to the recent commitment and donations I have made to combat systemic racism, I see this as a chance to educate a new audience and open more opportunities for Black people in racing.”. Michael Jordan is getting into the NASCAR game. ", "This is a unique, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that I believe is a great fit for me at this point in my career," Wallace said on social media.

“The opportunity to own my own racing team in partnership with my friend, Denny Hamlin, and to have Bubba Wallace driving for us, is very exciting for me. Trade Talk! Notifications can be turned off anytime in the browser settings. if(getParameterByName("holiday")=="yes"){ Recently, Bubba Wallace informed Richard Petty Motorsports that he would not return to the team in 2021. https://sports.yahoo.com/denny-hamlin-win-every-week-221411403.html 11 for Joe Gibbs Racing. "Growing up in North Carolina, my parents would take my brothers, sisters and me to races, and I've been a NASCAR fan my whole life," said Jordan. NASCAR Choose Rule the NBA Privacy Center, it will apply to data controlled independently by the NBA. Hamlin currently has six wins for the 2020 NASCAR Cup Series season and is ranked second in the NASCAR Playoffs driver standings heading into the three-race Round of 12 that starts this Saturday night at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. The opportunity to own my own racing team in partnership with my friend, Denny Hamlin, and to have Bubba Wallace driving for us, is very exciting for me. var regex = new RegExp( regexS ); A four-year-long journey and hundreds of miles to hike a mountain in Maine, Maine company makes history building nation's first firefighting robot, Family rescued after boat capsizes in strong winds, COVID-19 relief talks inch ahead, but McConnell is resistant, Bubba Wallace to leave Richard Petty Motorsports by end of 2020 season, NASCAR Hall of Fame to reopen next week with COVID-19 precautions in place, Amy Earnhardt discusses family, giving back and racing. Jayski.com is part of the NASCAR Digital Media Network. The North Carolina native has teamed up with three-time Daytona 500 winner Denny Hamlin to form a new NASCAR Cup Series race team — and they’ve signed Bubba Wallace to drive. Historically, NASCAR has struggled with diversity and there have been few Black owners. Congrats buddy. On the application, the address listed traces back to a company called The Sacks Group, which lists Jordan as a client. The name, car number, manufacturer, sponsors and other details for the new team will be announced at a future date. INSTAGRAM.

Michael Jordan made a big splash by teaming up with Denny Hamlin to buy a NASCAR Cup Series team that will feature Bubba Wallace as the driver. He is a strong supporter of charitable causes that assist at-risk youth, help kids with disabilities and illnesses and, along with Jordan Brand, recently made a 10-year, $100 million commitment to social justice initiatives.

", Michael Jordan and @dennyhamlin Partner to Form New NASCAR Team. Oct 10, 2020, 4:11 PM . @BubbaWallace To Join Team as Driver for 2021 NASCAR Cup Series. You deserve this. Jordan will serve as the owner of the new team with Hamlin as a minority partner. Points Explanation This site is operated jointly by NBA and WarnerMedia. In an announcement first posted on Twitter Monday night, Hamlin said he and NBA Charlotte Hornets owner Jordan would field an as-yet unnamed team next year. 11 Toyota Camry for Joe Gibbs Racing. "The opportunity to own my own racing team in partnership with my friend, Denny Hamlin, and to have Bubba Wallace driving for us, is very exciting for me.