Jesse Iwuji
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Iwuji at ISM Raceway in 2018 | |||||||
| Birth name | Jesse Ekene Iwuji | ||||||
| Born | August 12, 1987 Carrollton, Texas, U.S. | ||||||
| Allegiance | United States of America | ||||||
| Branch | Navy | ||||||
| Service years | 2010–present | ||||||
| Rank | Commander | ||||||
| Website | www.jesseiwuji.com | ||||||
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| Position | Free safety | ||||||
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| Listed height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | ||||||
| Listed weight | 182 lb (83 kg) | ||||||
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| High school | Hebron (Texas) | ||||||
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| NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series career | |||||||
| 18 races run over 5 years | |||||||
| 2025 position | 61st | ||||||
| Best finish | 43rd (2022) | ||||||
| First race | 2020 Henry 180 (Road America) | ||||||
| Last race | 2025 Ag-Pro 300 (Talladega) | ||||||
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| NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series career | |||||||
| 16 races run over 5 years | |||||||
| 2022 position | 105th | ||||||
| Best finish | 39th (2019) | ||||||
| First race | 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 250 (Mosport) | ||||||
| Last race | 2022 Heart of America 200 (Kansas) | ||||||
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| ARCA Menards Series career | |||||||
| 6 races run over 1 year | |||||||
| Best finish | 33rd (2018) | ||||||
| First race | 2018 Lucas Oil 200 (Daytona) | ||||||
| Last race | 2018 Scott 150 (Chicagoland) | ||||||
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| ARCA Menards Series East career | |||||||
| 4 races run over 2 years | |||||||
| Best finish | 29th (2017) | ||||||
| First race | 2017 Jet Tools 150 (New Smyrna) | ||||||
| Last race | 2018 Zombie Auto 150 (Bristol) | ||||||
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| ARCA Menards Series West career | |||||||
| 35 races run over 4 years | |||||||
| Best finish | 10th (2016) | ||||||
| First race | 2015 NAPA Auto Parts 150 (Evergreen) | ||||||
| Last race | 2018 Casey's General Store 150 (Iowa) | ||||||
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| Statistics up to date as of November 1, 2025. | |||||||
Jesse Ekene Iwuji // ⓘ (/iˈwuːdʒi/ ee-WOO-jee; born August 12, 1987) is an American professional stock car racing driver and officer in the United States Navy Reserve. He last competed part-time in the NASCAR Xfinity Series, driving the No. 91 Chevrolet Camaro SS for DGM Racing with Jesse Iwuji Motorsports. He has also competed in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series, NASCAR K&N Pro Series East, West, and ARCA Racing Series in the past.
Iwuji attended the United States Naval Academy, where he joined the school's college football and track and field teams; on the former, he was a free safety for the Navy Midshipmen. He graduated from the academy in 2010 and entered the United States Navy as a surface warfare officer, in which he served on the Mine Countermeasures ship Exultant and USS Comstock. After seven years on active duty, Iwuji transitioned to the Navy Reserve.
As a sailor and driver, Iwuji has served as an ambassador for both the military and NASCAR communities. In addition to supporting military philanthropic groups, he is also involved in various NASCAR events supporting the armed forces and veterans.