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Having a celebrity riding shotgun with a NASCAR driver would be a spectacle we’d all love to see. Luckily, William Byron has someone in mind who he’d want to ride along. As he chose Tom Brady or Michael Jordan, there’s a very special reason for his choice.

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Riding shogun with a driver grants the person the privilege to access the in-car camera and speak with the driver over the radio. Moreover, you can see exactly what the driver is doing in the car, essentially riding along with the driver. So, what made Byron wanna pick one of those two?

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In a recent interview with WFLA News Channel 8, Byron was asked which celebrity he’d want to ride shotgun with.

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And he didn’t think twice as he answered, “It’s probably gonna be like Michael Jordan or Tom Brady,”

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But he has a good reason for it as he added, “Because I feel like they’ll motivate me and get me to the finish line.”

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That’s a pretty good reason, especially considering the success of these Athletes in their sports. While Jordan dominated the court in the #23 Jersey for the Bulls, Brady continues to be NFL’s favorite player, being a 7-time Super Bowl champion.

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So, would you like to see one of these athletes supporting the Hendrick driver on his Cup Series journey?

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Tom Brady and Michael Jordan are both well-established sportspersons in their respective fields. Of course, everyone knows their names whether you follow the NFL and NBA or not.

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Sure, they are in completely different sports, so it’s impossible to compare the two. But Brady seems to have the answer to who is the GOAT of NBA.

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A lot of the sporting world met when the Formula One paddock went to the Inaugural Miami Grand Prix. But, when Brady met the Chicago Bulls legend, he didn’t hesitate from calling him the GOAT.

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The Quarterback doesn’t doubt that Jordan is the Greatest Of All Time. But do you agree? Let us know in the comments.

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Hetul Katyal is a NASCAR and F1 Writer at Essentially Sports. Currently pursuing his degree in Journalism from Delhi College of Arts and Commerce. When the Stock Cars rev up, you can find him cheering Chase Elliott and Kyle Busch, in hopes of seeing one of them drive to the Victory Lane. Short tracks have a special place in Hetul's heart, but he gets really excited for Superspeedways, especially when the race is at Talladega. However, when the Formula One paddock gets ready to race, you'll find Hetul hoping to see Carlos Sainz stand at the top of the podium.

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