Michael Jordan’s co-owned 23XI Racing is set for potential expansion in the coming years, according to NASCAR insider Bob Pockrass, despite concerns over Toyota’s engine supply. 23XI Racing recently celebrated a major milestone, as Tyler Reddick secured the NASCAR regular-season championship for the first time in the team’s history. Reddick’s strong performances in the second half of the season delivered a significant achievement for co-owners Denny Hamlin and Jordan, and now, the team is eyeing even more success.
Reddick’s playoff berth came after outpacing Hendrick Motorsports’ Kyle Larson and Chase Elliott to win the regular-season title. With the playoffs approaching, Pockrass’ revelation about the team’s potential expansion brings exciting prospects for 23XI fans.
When asked on X if 23XI Racing would expand following Brad Keselowski’s hesitation to confirm Roush Fenway Keselowski Racing’s three-car charter for next season, Pockrass responded positively but cautiously. Both RFK and 23XI Racing currently operate two full-time Cup Series cars, and Keselowski’s decision could impact Jordan’s team. However, no formal confirmation has emerged yet.
Additionally, the restructuring of Stewart-Haas Racing has left four charters unclaimed, due to ongoing negotiations between NASCAR and team owners. At the same time, Jordan, whose net worth is reported to be $3.2 billion by Forbes, faces issues with Toyota Racing Development (TRD). Toyota currently lacks the engine supply to accommodate 23XI Racing’s potential charter expansion for next season, meaning the future growth of the team will depend heavily on TRD’s ability to meet those needs.
Meanwhile, Denny Hamlin recently addressed 23XI Racing’s charter plans for next season, expressing uncertainty over reaching a charter agreement. Despite ongoing discussions between NASCAR and team owners, Hamlin stated that they are not “close” to finalizing a deal. Bob Pockrass added that while some owners believe an agreement is near, Hamlin remains skeptical.
During his “Actions Detrimental” podcast, Hamlin explained 23XI’s perspective, stating that while NASCAR and the teams have differing views, 23XI Racing would be willing to accept a “decent deal” from NASCAR, though they feel it’s still far off.
As the team looks ahead to Atlanta, Tyler Reddick is poised to compete for the NASCAR Cup Series championship against his co-owner, Denny Hamlin, while Bubba Wallace, another 23XI driver, unfortunately, missed out on qualifying for the playoffs.
