# What is the best celebrity-owned racing team?

> Movie stars, a basketball icon and a late-night host all bought their way onto the grid. Their trophy cabinets vary wildly.

*By YPB Team · Published September 25, 2026 · https://youpick.best/ranking/what-is-the-best-celebrity-owned-racing-team*

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## Current results (no votes yet)

1. **Newman/Haas Racing**
   IndyCar team co-owned by actor Paul Newman that won eight championships.
2. **Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing**
   IndyCar team co-owned by David Letterman that won the Indy 500 in 2004 and 2020.
3. **23XI Racing**
   NASCAR Cup team co-owned by Michael Jordan and Denny Hamlin.
4. **Trackhouse Racing**
   NASCAR team with rapper Pitbull as a co-owner.
5. **Joe Gibbs Racing**
   NASCAR powerhouse founded by Super Bowl-winning coach Joe Gibbs.
6. **Stewart-Haas Racing**
   NASCAR team co-owned by three-time champion Tony Stewart.
7. **Dempsey Racing**
   Sports car team founded by actor Patrick Dempsey that raced at Le Mans.
8. **Michael Waltrip Racing**
   NASCAR team built by two-time Daytona 500 winner Michael Waltrip.
9. **Andretti Global**
   Michael Andretti's multi-series team with Indy 500 and Formula E wins.

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