NASCAR suspends 23XI Racing staff after assault arrest

A member of the professional race team co-owned by basketball legend Michael Jordan has been indefinitely suspended by NASCAR following her arrest for allegedly assaulting a 77-year-old man with a golf cart at Charlotte Motor Speedway. The sanctioning body announced the suspension of Evanna Daneen Howell, 35, in its weekly penalty report.

Howell, a senior account manager for 23XI Racing, was arrested last Saturday and charged with assault with a deadly weapon inflicting serious injury, according to Cabarrus County court records. The alleged incident occurred at the speedway. A judge found probable cause that Howell unlawfully assaulted Dennis Manchester with a golf cart, described in records as a deadly weapon, and caused serious injury.

Following a court appearance, Howell was released from the Cabarrus County Jail after posting a $125,000 bond. Her next court date is scheduled for June 16. Howell has retained an attorney, who did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Officials from 23XI Racing and NASCAR also did not immediately provide statements regarding the allegations.

Howell has been employed with 23XI Racing, which is co-owned by Jordan and driver Denny...