After Antisemitic Message, Champion Motorsports Claims Leader Leaving

South Florida Porsche Dealership In Anti-Jewish Controversy.

BOCA RATON, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) (Copyright © 2025 MetroDesk Media, LLC) — The co-owner of Champion Motorsports is apparently leaving his company after calling a customer a “Jew Cu-t” in a text message. Naveen Maraj, according to the General Manager of Champion Porsche, is resigning from the company following BocaNewsNow.com’s reporting on the incident that involved a Boca Raton customer.

In a lengthy statement first published by BocaNewsNow.com Friday night, General Manager Mike Peters suggested that Maraj and potential customer John Wolff had a longstanding relationship which kinda sorta made the Antisemitic remark okay. But Wolff, who we did not initially identify, says he hadn’t spoken to Maraj in six years, and to suggest that they had the sort of relationship where it’s okay for Maraj to call him a “Jew Cu-t” is absurd.

We are republishing the entire statement from Champion Motorsport, below. We asked General Manager Mike Peters to clarify how a co-owner of a company could resign from that company. Peters sent BocaNewsNow.com this response:

”Naveen had maintained certain operational  and managerial responsibilities at Champion.  He will no longer be involved in day to day operations or management.”

Here is the official letter from Mike Peters announcing Maraj’s resignation. We note that customer John Wolff refutes much of the content regarding his relationship with Maraj. BocaNewsNow.com has learned that the Anti-Defamation league continues to review the incident. We also note that competitor Braman Porsche in West Palm Beach is actively involved with multiple Jewish organizations in South Florida. Norman Braman’s parents were Jewish immigrants from Europe. Norman is the former owner of the Philadelphia Eagles.

STATEMENT FROM CHAMPION PORSCHE/CHAMPION MOTORSPORTS: ”We have become aware of a recent comment made toward Mr. John Wolff that was both offensive and inexcusable. Upon learning of this, we immediately investigated and learned that Mr. Wolff was not a customer of Champion but was a friend with a Champion representative. Considering the content, we felt it was essential to address the matter directly—with the seriousness and transparency it deserves.

We have discovered that the comment was not made with the intent to harm. Notwithstanding, we recognize that intent does not negate impact. The language used was inappropriate and does not reflect the standards of conduct or mutual respect that has been a part of the Champion culture for over 38 years.

By way of background, Mr. Wolff and Mr. Naveen Maraj have maintained a close personal friendship for more than 14 years. Over that time, they became avid fishing partners and became, what Naveen believed to be a close friend. That friendship included a degree of casual banter and familiarity that, while understood privately, can easily be misinterpreted—or become wholly inappropriate—when viewed outside of that context. The remark in question was made in a personal capacity and was entirely unrelated to Mr. Maraj’s role or responsibilities at Champion. It was a moment of misplaced informality between friends, not a deliberate attempt to offend or cause harm.

That said, we fully acknowledge that words carry weight—regardless of context or intent. We deeply regret any discomfort, concern, or confusion this incident may have caused. Mr. Maraj has personally expressed his remorse and apology to Mr. Wolff. 

At Champion, we are firmly committed to fostering an environment rooted in respect, professionalism, and integrity. Incidents like this remind us of the importance of these values, and we will use this moment as an opportunity to reinforce them—both internally and in our broader relationships. In furtherance of those standards, Naveen Maraj has advised that he will resign from his employment with Champion and will step down from his managerial and leadership roles with the company effective immediately. 

Thank you for allowing us the opportunity to clarify and take responsibility. Should there be further concerns or if additional context would be helpful, we remain fully available for continued dialogue.”

Read our original reporting here.