NASCAR Xfinity Series driver Jesse Iwuji credits his Nigerian parents for his discipline and success, which has seen him play D1 college football, serve in the US Navy for seven years, and become co-owner of Jesse Iwuji Motorsports.
Lieutenant Commander Iwuji, who will race in the Emmett Smith-co-owned number 34 Chevrolet at Atlanta Motor Speedway this weekend, told ESPN that his immigrant parents brooked no arguments when it came to his education... or keeping out of trouble.
The Navy Reservist told ESPN: "I remember in 7th grade, the first time I got a C on my report card, it was like the end of the world for us.