23XI Racing

23XI Racing is a NASCAR Cup Series team founded in 2020, co-owned by basketball legend Michael Jordan and three-time Daytona 500 winner Denny Hamlin. The team’s name reflects Jordan’s iconic No. 23 and Hamlin’s No. 11. Based in North Carolina, 23XI Racing fields full-time entries for drivers Bubba Wallace (No. 23), Tyler Reddick (No. 45), and Riley Herbst (No. 35). Known for its partnership with Joe Gibbs Racing (JGR), the team has quickly made a mark in NASCAR with Wallace’s success in diversity and inclusion. With ongoing innovation and strong backing, 23XI Racing continues to grow in the competitive Cup Series landscape.

Team Details

Founded: 2020 by Michael Jordan and Denny Hamlin.

Team Name: 23XI Racing, combining Michael Jordan’s No. 23 and Denny Hamlin’s No. 11.

Ownership: Co-owned by NBA legend Michael Jordan and NASCAR driver Denny Hamlin.

Base: Located in Mooresville, North Carolina.

Series: Competes in the NASCAR Cup Series.

Cars: Fields full-time entries for the Nos. 23, 45, and 35 Toyota teams.

Drivers: Bubba Wallace (No. 23), Tyler Reddick (No. 45), and Riley Herbst (No. 35).

Technical Alliance: Works with Joe Gibbs Racing (JGR).

Notable Achievements: Bubba Wallace’s success in championing diversity and inclusion in NASCAR.

Expansion: Continues to grow and develop as a competitive force in NASCAR, with strong corporate backing and a strategic vision.

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