Son of first-generation immigrants from Nigeria, Jesse Iwuji relied on his grinding and ability to find a solution for every problem to build a prominent future for himself. From competing in Division 1 A College Football to serving in the US Navy, becoming a NASCAR Professional Race Driver, and a multripreneur.

Jesse Iwuji is a NASCAR driver and Team Owner, US Naval Officer, Keynote Speaker, Actor, TV Personality, CEO, Esports Company Owner, and Co-founder of the eRacing Association.

In this episode, Jesse takes us on a fun and exciting journey throughout his childhood and upbringing, how his parents influenced him always to strive to reach his maximum potential, and his relentless attitude of constantly creating opportunities for himself. 

He described how becoming a US Navy official helped him fulfill his dreams of becoming a NASCAR pilot and how his ambition and vision led him to start and own a Team and build an esports association. He also talked about his mission to help others reach their dreams, how he got into sim racing, and much more. 

Resources:
Visit Jesse’s website: https://www.jesseiwuji.com/.

Visit the eRacing Association website: https://www.eragaming.gg/.

Or connect with Jesse on social media:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jesseiwuji/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jesse_iwuji/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/Jesse_Iwuji

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Jesseiwujiracing

Snapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/add/jesse_iwuji

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5Yt0M8_w1aUNH-I_OMsy7A

Full Episode Breakdown:

1:43 – Jesse talks about the beginning of his journey and how he got into playing Division 1 A College Football. 

5:43 – Jesse describes what got him into fast cars and racing.

9:46 – How did the US Navy prepare Jesse to become a professional race car driver?

14:46 – The partnership with Emmitt Smith. Jesse talks about how it started and the things they are doing together. 

18:21 – How sim racing translates directly into real-world situations of racing cars.

22:46 – Jesse talks about his relationship with sim racing and when he discovered it.

26:06 – Jesse shares some advice for people passionate about race cars who don’t have the resources to get into such an expensive space.