Curtis Polk: Meet Michael Jordan’s Business Partner and NASCAR’s Hunt in Countersuit

In NASCAR, where the pressure to perform is intense and competition is fierce, first impressions often set the tone for teammate dynamics.

Take the famous example of Dale Earnhardt  Sr. and his rivalry-turned-partnership with Jeff Gordon.

Initially, Earnhardt Sr.

wasn’t shy about his skepticism toward Gordon. But over time, mutual respect grew, and they formed a powerful

A similar case happened with Jack Sprague who remembers how he initially hesitated when he was told he’d be racing alongside Ricky Hendrick, the son of team owner Rick Hendrick.

As Sprague recalls, he couldn’t help but worry that the young heir to the Hendrick Motorsports legacy would be a “rich kid” with little understanding of the hard work required to succeed.

However, as time went on, the veteran’s misjudgment quickly faded, replaced by admiration for Ricky, not just as a driver, but as a person. But, where did it all start?

Although little information is available about his early years, Curtis Polk’s professional journey has been well documented.

He is a Sports Agent and Executive Vice-President with SFX Entertainment in Beverly Hills, California.

It represents Michael Jordan, Patrick Ewing, and Juwan Howard among many other recognized names in sports.

Polk helped create Falk Associates Management Enterprises in 1992. In 1996, he negotiated four of the NBA’s five highest-paying contracts of the time.