Michael Jordan's venture into NASCAR with Cup Series driver Denny Hamlin has a name and a number -- 23XI Racing and the No. 23 -- for the 2021 season.

“So it’s exciting to see it reflected in the team name and on the race car with the iconic number 23 that Michael made famous.” Jordan, a six-time NBA champion, wore the number through most ...

The car also uses the number that was on Jordan’s Bulls jersey, No. 23. ... The 23XI Racing car with Wallace at the wheel will make its debut at the 2021 Daytona 500 on February 14.

Aside from the number swap, 23XI Racing says there won’t be any primary partner changes on the cars. Both Wallace and the No. 23 car did not qualify for either drivers’ or owners’ playoffs ...

Kurt Busch's No. 45 23XI Racing Toyota revealed the number placement on the Next Gen car will be different. NASCAR confirmed the change.