Jesse Iwuji Motorsports
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| Owner(s) | Jesse Iwuji Emmitt Smith Matt Casto |
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| Base | Gaffney, South Carolina |
| Series | NASCAR Xfinity Series ARCA Menards Series |
| Manufacturer | Chevrolet |
| Opened | 2021 |
| Career | |
| Debut | Xfinity Series: 2022 Beef. It's What's for Dinner 300 (Daytona) |
| Latest race | Xfinity Series: 2023 Pennzoil 150 (Indianapolis) |
| Races competed | Total: 33 Xfinity Series: 33 |
| Drivers' Championships | Total: 0 Xfinity Series: 0 |
| Race victories | Total: 0 Xfinity Series: 0 |
| Pole positions | Total: 0 Xfinity Series: 0 |
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.
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.[1] In December 2021, Iwuji announced the sponsor for his team, which would be the Equity Prime Mortgage company.[2]
On December 9, 2022, Jesse Iwuji Motorsports filed a US$4.125 million lawsuit against Equity Prime Mortgage for breach of contract.[3] In February 2023, EPM filed a counterclaim on JIM.[4]
In 2025, it was announced that the team would have an ownership stake with DGM Racing.[5]
