A senior account manager for Michael Jordan’s NASCAR team was taken into custody on Tuesday after a disturbing collision at Charlotte Motor Speedway that left a 77‑year‑old man hospitalized with serious injuries.
Evanna Howell, who serves as a senior account manager at 23XI Racing, was operating a golf cart in the wrong direction on the speedway’s infield when she struck a curb, pushed the elderly pedestrian into a fence and then ran over him, according to police reports.
The victim was rushed to a nearby hospital where he underwent emergency treatment; his injuries were described as severe, though his current condition has not been publicly disclosed.
Legal proceedings and bond
Howell was charged with assault with a deadly weapon causing serious injury and was released from custody on a $125,000 bond, with a court appearance scheduled for June 16.
The incident occurred under the banner of 23XI Racing, the racing outfit co‑owned by Jordan and his longtime teammate Denny Hamlin, highlighting the personal ties that link the sport’s biggest names.
NASCAR’s response
Following the arrest, NASCAR announced an indefinite suspension of Howell pending a full investigation, underscoring the series’ zero‑tolerance stance on conduct that endangers fans.
The episode has reignited conversations about safety protocols for non‑competition vehicles on track grounds and may prompt stricter regulations for staff and contractors moving forward.