When this U.S. Navy Officer, former Navy College Football player, and NASCAR driver recently introduced his high-mileage sixth-generation Z06 to a popular Corvette-dedicated Facebook page, not many, myself included, knew how diverse this enthusiast was. After his post, my impression throughout the discussion that followed was that he was a “young” enthusiast who was attentive to the questions and one who would poke back when necessary (if you spend any time on Facebook, you’ll know the temptations). But I literally had no idea who he really was.
CorvSport readers, I’d like you to meet this young man exactly the way I and many others did. Then, we’ll take a closer look at what makes him truly unique (and special).
The Evolution From Race Car To Drift Sensation
Jesse purchased his C6 Z06 in 2013 with “just” 61,000 clicks.
What Are Jesse’s Future Plans?
Here She Is At 220,000 Miles, Tearing Up Some Drifting!
Just How Original Is That LS7?
There’s A Nitpicker In Every Discussion
All LS7s Don’t Eat Valves
Jesse Keeping It Classy
A Closer Look At Jesse Iwuji
The bio from his website sums it up best:
- “In all things Jesse Iwuji does, there are two constant elements: his devotion to service and his inspirational nature to many.”
- “Jesse went from competing at the top level of Division-1A college football to rising the ranks of the military as a Lieutenant Commander, and is now the only current driver in all of NASCAR at the national levels that actively serves his country as a US Military member.”
- “It has been key for Iwuji, who is currently serving in our country’s reserve fighting force, to honor his country while pursuing excellence in the business world as a business owner and on the track as a driver.”
- “It should come as no surprise that he has championed companies and charities that give back to our men and women in uniform…”
Jesse’s YouTube Channel is Full of Compelling Corvette Content
Here are some of the coolest videos we found, but his channel is loaded with Corvette content, so click here to check out the full channel! As you can see, his Corvette collection goes well beyond this high-mileage track-assaulting C6 Z06!
- “How To Be Cool(er) In A Corvette”
- “Just Got My New C8 E-RAY!”
- “My C8 Z06 Is A Dig Monster”
Well, CorvSport readers, I hope you were as impressed as I was with Jesse Iwuji. A big thanks to Jesse for bringing some flair to Corvette ownership, but more importantly, for your service! If you want to keep up to date with all the fresh Corvette news and maintain a pulse on the lifestyle and culture of this exciting, iconic brand, CorvSport has the fastest-growing Corvette community on our Facebook page, with over 172,000 followers (53,000 since January 2023!). Come join other hardcore enthusiasts and say hello, Douglas B.
*All images and information are credited to Jesse Iwuji
