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Jesse Iwuji Motorsports
Jesse Iwuji Motorsports is an American stock car racing team that most recently competed part-time in the NASCAR Xfinity Series. It was founded in 2021 by NFL hall of famer, Emmitt Smith, with NASCAR driver and United States Navy Reserve officer, Jesse Iwuji, and they fielded the No. 34 Chevrolet Camaro SS for owner/driver, Jesse Iwuji and others.
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On August 21, 2021, Jesse Iwuji announced the formation of his new team, Jesse Iwuji Motorsports, that will compete full-time in the NASCAR Xfinity Series in 2022. He also announced that Emmitt Smith, a former NFL running back, would co-own the team with him. In December 2021, Iwuji announced the sponsor for his team, which would be the Equity Prime Mortgage company.
On December 9, 2022, Jesse Iwuji Motorsports filed a US$4.125 million lawsuit against Equity Prime Mortgage for breach of contract. In February 2023, EPM filed a counterclaim on JIM.
In 2025, it was announced that the team would have an ownership stake with DGM Racing.
^ Wilhelm, Chase (August 21, 2021). "Jesse Iwuji partners with NFL Hall of Famer Emmitt Smith to form full-time Xfinity Series team for 2022". Official Site of NASCAR. Retrieved February 9, 2022.
^ "Equity Prime Mortgage to Serve as Primary Sponsor in Eight Races for Jesse Iwuji in 2022". TobyChristie.com. December 10, 2021. Retrieved February 9, 2022.
^ "Jesse Iwuji Motorsports files lawsuit against sponsor Equity Prime Mortgage". Jayski's Silly Season Site. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. December 9, 2022. Retrieved December 9, 2022.
^ Furlan Nunes, Flavia (February 13, 2023). "EPM files a counterclaim against Jesse Iwuji Motorsports". HousingWire. Retrieved June 11, 2023.
^ Albino, Dustin (2025-02-10). "DGM Racing forms strategic alliance with Jesse Iwuji Motorsports". Jayski's Silly Season Site. NASCAR Digital Media. Retrieved 2025-04-24.
History adapted from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).
About Jesse Iwuji Motorsports
Jesse Iwuji Motorsports is a United States professional-level racing team based in Gaffney, South Carolina. The team competes in Nascar Cup Series, Nascar Xfinity Series, Nascar Craftsman Truck.Jesse Iwuji Motorsports is listed on Race Team Wiki, the world's first comprehensive racing team index.
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