Jesse Iwuji Motorsports to Drive Chevrolet in NASCAR Xfinity Series

TGR Staff -02/10/2022

Jesse Iwuji Motorsports has announced that they will be fielding a Chevrolet Camaro SS in the NASCAR Xfinity Series for the 2022 season. The number 34 Empowering People More car is co-owned by driver Jesse Iwuji and Pro Football Hall of Famer Emmitt Smith.

There couldn’t be a more authentic manufacturer partnership for me than one with Chevrolet, 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.

Jesse Iwuji

Iwuji attended the United States Naval Academy and 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 2020-2021, and 15 starts in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series from 2018-2021. Iwuji and Smith first met when Smith sponsored a car driven by Iwuji at a race in 2020. The pair founded Jesse Iwuji Motorsports in 2021.

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, 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.

Emmitt Smith

Chevrolet will provide engineering support and guidance to Jesse Iwuji Motorsports and help develop team members. Chevrolet won the NASCAR Xfinity Series Manufacturer’s Championship in 2021 for the 23rd time, more than any other manufacturer. It was Chevrolet’s seventh title since the Camaro SS became its flagship vehicle in the series in 2013. Team Chevy drivers won 15 of the 33 races last year.