Earlier, the 23XI Racing team announced the recruitment of a number of major sponsors. DoorDash, McDonald’s, Columbia Sportswear, Dr. Pepper, and Root Insurance, all penned contracts with the fledgling NASCAR team.

In light of the new deal, 23XI President Steve Lauletta spoke about the sponsors and why they signed up.

In conversation with Sirius XM Radio, he said, “It is a place for them [the companies] to not only market their brand to the core fan. But also be able to focus on issues that the country is dealing with, and has been, and continue to deal with. Like diversity and inclusion, and Bubba has been right in the middle of, in the beginning.”

According to him, this is just as important to the sponsors, to send a message. This is important for them as wanting to see their brand on a front-running car. At the end of the day, there is a lot of potential for the sport and they want to build on the team founders’ hopes.

Can 23XI Racing triumph in 2021 or in the near future?

Admittedly, no one can really expect the team to fight for wins, right off the bat. Although Michael Jordan and Denny Hamlin have lofty goals for the coming season. They admitted that getting in the playoffs will be their primary target.

Additionally, a driver of Bubba Wallace‘s caliber has proven that he is capable of fighting for wins.

Furthermore, Wallace will also get the chance to learn from a senior driver like Hamlin. Hopefully, he can deliver the goods and prove to 23XI Racing that he is a good investment.

In 2021, Bubba Wallace will pilot the #23 Toyota and he will be keen to get right in the thick of the action. The big question is, can he go one better than his second place at the 2018 Daytona 500?

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