23XI Racing, UNC unveil Tyler Reddick's incredible Michael Jordan-themed paint scheme ahead of Charlotte
Michael Jordan’s 23XI Racing and the North Carolina Tar Heels cooked up something special for Tyler Reddick.
The wheelman of the No. 45 Toyota will be rocking a Carolina Blue Jumpman paint scheme for this weekend’s Coke 600. 23XI Racing has shown off some phenomenal Jordan Brand schemes since their advent, but this one may take the cake as the best.
Check it out below, the team including a sick hype video. We’re willing to bet diecasts of this iteration will fly off the shelves pretty soon.
As you can see, it doesn’t get much better than that. Fans have been clamoring for a scheme that incorporates the Tar Heels into Jordan’s 23XI Racing team, and it’s going to be special to see this one on the track.
Now if only Tyler Reddick can find victory lane with this scheme. Time will tell, but his car may have a higher petulance for winning in these colors.
23XI Racing president speaks out after fan hijacks Bubba Wallace’s radio with racist comments
In other news, 23XI Racing president Steve Lauletta has spoken out after Bubba Wallace was subject to a racist remark from a fan on his radio channel following Sunday’s All-Star Race at North Wilkesboro Speedway.
“And unfortunately not the first time, still waiting for a time when EVERYONE will be treated with the same level of respect,” Lauletta wrote on Twitter Monday. “All of us @23XIRacing will keep pushing to provide @BubbaWallace all he needs to succeed on and off the track #ForwardTogether.”
The incident occurred in the aftermath of Wallace’s runner-up finish to Kyle Larson in the race for $1 million. A fan keyed into his radio channel, leaving a derogatory message.
“Go back to where you came from you a******. You’re not wanted in NASCAR,” the person said.
NASCAR is investigating the incident to determine who the individual is that gained access to the radio channel and how. A 23XI Racing spokesperson told Motorsport that Wallace did not hear or acknowledge the comments at the time.
Additionally, Wallace won’t face any penalties for giving the camera the middle finger during a post-race interview with FOX Sports. Bob Pockrass reported on NASCAR’s ruling Monday.
“Bubba Wallace won’t be penalized for flipping the bird on pit road after the race,” Pockrass wrote on Twitter. “It is NASCAR’s understanding he was gesturing to a friend and while inappropriate, it wasn’t done malicious.”