Brad Daugherty: Michael Jordan to NASCAR is ‘huge moment’

Posted Sep 22, 2020
Brad Daugherty calls Michael Jordan’s ownership of a Cup team a "huge moment for NASCAR." "It’s a big momentum shift for this sport culturally," said Daugherty, co-owner of JTG Daugherty Racing and analyst for NBC Sports. "Three years ago, this would have never happened. A year ago, this wouldn’t have happened. The eyeballs are going to be incredible." (NBC Sports)

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