In 2021, Wallace will race under a familiar number, 23XI Racing. Michael Jordan and Denny Hamlin revealed on Thursday that their newly founded NASCAR Cup Series team, 23XI Racing (pronounced twenty-three eleven), would field the No. 46 Chevrolet in both races of the season opener at Daytona International Speedway. Jordan, who won seven championships in his career with Nike, announced on Twitter that he and former NFL quarterback and two-time Super Bowl champion Dan Marino are partners in the team. "I'm thrilled to be partnering with such an innovative company as Nike," said Jordan, who last year became the first athlete to have his own official sneaker release date during NBA All-Star Weekend. "Their focus on performance and design, along with my love for racing, made this partnership a no-brainer." Marino also tweeted about the deal, writing, "I'm excited to partner with Michael on this project. As we know, sports are always evolving and I'm looking forward to seeing what these guys come up with next." Wallace confirmed the news later on Thursday night during an interview on The Jim Rome Show. "Dan Marino is going to be involved with the team a little bit, just like Mike [Jordan] was involved with the team," he said.