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How Michael Jordan, Denny Hamlin formed a NASCAR team for Bubba Wallace

Bob Pockrass traces the roots of the partnership between Michael Jordan and Denny Hamlin, which were sown over a decade ago.

FEBRUARY 14, 2021

The Latest: Keselowski has no regrets about Daytona 500 end

Brad Keselowski has no regrets about the way he handled the final lap of the Daytona 500

FEBRUARY 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

See Bubba Wallace's 'emotional' new Toyota ad before it airs during the Daytona 500 Toyota will run what Bubba Wallace described as an "inspiring, emotional" ad during the Daytona 500 on Sunday, called "The Dream."

FEBRUARY 14, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Starting at rear after 2x fails Wallace will have to start at the rear of Sunday's Daytona 500 after failing inspections multiple times, Bob Pockrass of Fox Sports reports.

Impact Wallace was the only car to fail multiple times during pre-race tech on Sunday. He was able to pass on the third attempt, meaning he avoids a pass through penalty. A restrictor plate track is a good place to start in the back, so it shouldn't hurt him too much. Wallace's car looked like one of the fastest one's out there during Thursday's Duel races.

FEBRUARY 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

On Bubba Wallace’s drive for NASCAR diversity, he picked up an ally in Michael Jordan Sunday's Daytona 500 marks the debut of the Michael Jordan and Pitbull as NASCAR owners, as stock-car racing seeks to diversify its audience...

FEBRUARY 14, 2021 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

2021 Daytona 500: Start time, predictions, channel and more

From what time the green flag drops to who's on the pole, here's what you need to know for the 2021 Daytona 500.

FEBRUARY 14, 2021

2021 Daytona 500 Power Rankings: Who will win Daytona?

Which drivers have the best chance to win the 2021 Daytona 500? Bob Pockrass gives his take on the favorites.

FEBRUARY 14, 2021

Bubba Wallace stops by 'Club Shay Shay'

Bubba Wallace made an appearance at 'Club Shay Shay' to discuss social injustice, Michael Jordan, LaMelo Ball and more.

FEBRUARY 14, 2021

Social justice at NASCAR's forefront as new season begins

As a new NASCAR season begins Sunday with the Daytona 500, a new era of social consciousness has enveloped the sport

FEBRUARY 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jordan set to make NASCAR debut with Wallace at Daytona 500 DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Bubba Wallace was more of a fan of Michael Jordan from “Space Jam” than watching the NBA.

FEBRUARY 13, 2021 • OLEANTIMESHERALD.COM

Jordan set to make NASCAR debut with Wallace at Daytona 500 Bubba Wallace was more of a fan of Michael Jordan from “Space Jam” than watching the NBA.

FEBRUARY 13, 2021 • WASHINGTONTIMES.COM

Michael Jordan set to make NASCAR debut with Bubba Wallace behind the wheel at Daytona 500 On Sunday, with Bubble Wallace at the wheel, Michael Jordan makes his official debut as a NASCAR team owner with 23XI Racing in the Daytona...

FEBRUARY 13, 2021 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM

Jordan set to make NASCAR debut with Wallace at Daytona 500

Michael Jordan is set to make his official debut as a NASCAR team owner in Sunday's Daytona 500

FEBRUARY 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Denny Hamlin seeks historic 3rd straight Daytona 500 victory

Denny Hamlin is trying to become the first driver to win the Daytona 500 three consecutive times

FEBRUARY 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hall of Famer Jordan set for biggest leap yet into NASCAR

Forget the green flag

FEBRUARY 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bubba Wallace Needed NASCAR Help. Michael Jordan Took it Personal. Denny Hamlin, who won the Daytona 500 the past two years, asked Jordan to form a team with him, 23XI Racing. They are rallying behind Wallac...

FEBRUARY 12, 2021 • NYTIMES.COM

Austin Dillon, Aric Almirola win 2021 Daytona duels: Three takeaways

Driving the No. 3, Austin Dillon wants to do something special at Daytona. Winning one of Thursday's duels was a good start.

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

Bubba Wallace: 'I've got some learning to do' | NASCAR Bubba Wallace talks about his second-place finish in Duel 2 and says he has

FEBRUARY 12, 2021 • NASCAR.COM

Runner-up Finish in Duel 2 Wallace finished second in the Bluegreen Vacations Duel 2 for the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway Thursday night.

Impact Wallace started on the outside pole and would lead 3 laps in the early going of this 60-lap qualifier. The 23XI driver's first live action of 2021 would not disappoint. Wallace battled among the leaders the entire race and had the lead on the white flag lap. However, he could not hold off the brilliant maneuver of Austin Dillon coming off turn 4 and would lose the lead within site of the finish line. The runner-up finish was still a strong result and Wallace will roll off sixth on the grid in Sunday's Daytona 500 as a result.

FEBRUARY 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ty Dillon suffers heartbreak at Duels, misses Daytona 500

Ty Dillon was one of four drivers competing for the final two open spots in qualifying races for the Daytona 500

FEBRUARY 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hiccup for Hendrick Motorsports ahead of Daytona 500

Hendrick Motorsports suffered a hiccup to its Daytona 500 preparation when Alex Bowman and William Byron both had setbacks in Thursday night's qualifying races

FEBRUARY 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Alex Bowman and Bubba Wallace show strong in Daytona 500 qualifying

There were few surprises Wednesday night at Daytona 500 qualifying. Here are Bob Pockrass' three takeaways.

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

Bubba Wallace on first laps in No. 23: 'We're doing big things' | NASCAR Bubba Wallace explains his emotions after driving his first laps in 23XI Racing's Toyota and leading Daytona 500 practice.

FEBRUARY 11, 2021 • NASCAR.COM

Bowman, Byron give Hendrick sweep of Daytona 500 front row

Hendrick Motorsports again has the most powerful engines in Daytona won the pole for 500 for the sixth time in the last seven years

FEBRUARY 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

AUTO RACING GLANCE: Hamlin tries for history at Daytona 500

Denny Hamlin will be looking to make history on Sunday in the Daytona 500

FEBRUARY 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS