Jesse Iwuji’s Journey from Navy Football to NASCAR is Truly Inspirational

Navy Lt. Jesse Iwuji the track’s Ambassador, interacting with fans during Stars & Stripes weekend at Chicagoland Speedway Photo – Jay Husmann/Fan4Racing

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Anyone watching the races at Chicagoland Speedway this weekend probably heard about the Stars & Stripes Weekend Official Track Ambassador Navy Lt. Jesse Iwuji (pronounced ee-woo-jee). Fans of the NASCAR K&N Pro Series West have probably heard his name as he drives a car in the series. But, how Iwuji inspires others is what many fans may not know about him and his path to NASCAR is about as interesting as his journey since becoming a NASCAR driver. Continue reading