A senior account manager for a prominent NASCAR team was taken into custody at Charlotte Motor Speedway earlier this week, after an altercation that left a 77‑year‑old man with serious injuries.
Arrest and Legal Proceedings
Evanna Howell, who has worked for 23XI Racing as a senior account manager, was arrested on Tuesday and charged with assault with a deadly weapon inflicting serious injury.
According to local authorities, the confrontation involved a golf cart and resulted in the victim being hospitalized with severe injuries.
Team Response
Howell was released from jail after posting a $125,000 bond, but the incident has triggered an indefinite suspension from the sport.
The team, co‑owned by basketball legend Michael Jordan and driver Denny Hamlin, confirmed that it was aware of the arrest and the subsequent suspension, but chose not to elaborate further.
In a brief statement, 23XI Racing said it values a professional environment and will continue to address any behavioral concerns that arise.
Background on 23XI Racing
The organization fields three full‑time cars in the NASCAR Cup Series, including entries for Bubba Wallace, Tyler Reddick and Riley Herbst, underscoring its growing presence in the sport.