I have heard from the folks at Beckett and the following was nothing but an April Fools Joke they printed: Anyone hear a rumor that Michael Jordan was going to start a WC team or was it another one of those crazy April Fools Jokes??? When has he ever shown an interest in Auto Racing?(4-5-97).
More info: In the current issue of Beckett Racing Price Guide, it says that Jordan plans to become the owner of a race team(which series?). The sponsorship will reportedly come from Jordan’s endorsements: Gatorade, Hanes, McDonald’s, Nike, and Warner Bros.(to compete with Cartoon Network). He also plans to release another half-animated movie tentatively titled, “Traffic Jam.” It also says that his car will be able to change paint jobs during a race, much like a revolving billboard. Is this a joke?? This rumor deserves TWO smiley faces(4-6-97)