CLAIM: CHAMPION PORSCHE CO-OWNER SENDS ANTISEMITIC TEXT

Shocking Message Obtained By BocaNewsNow.com. READ IT.

UPDATE: Friday, May 16, 2025 at 5:02 p.m. — Champion issued a statement. We are publishing it in its entirety below. Many of the details are misrepresented according to the victim, including a “longtime friendship.”

BOCA RATON, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) (Copyright © 2025 MetroDesk Media, LLC) — A co-owner of Champion Porsche located at 500 West Copans Road in Pompano Beach allegedly sent a Boca Raton man — interested in buying a $150,00 Porsche — this message when that buyer followed-up on a custom order request:

“But as usual you behave like a spoiled Jew c-nt who thinks you’re special but you’re not. You not buying a car from me is like a gift from God.”

The sender, identified as Naveen Maraj, is a co-owner of Champion Porsche/Champion Motorsport. The backstory: the man, who we are not identifying but spoke with Thursday morning, had requested information about a custom vehicle valued at more than $150,000. Through text messages reviewed by BocaNewsNow.com, Naveen Maraj personally handled the request, first responding with a message discussing the difficulty in obtaining custom colors. He told the potential buyer that he’d have an update the following day.

But when several days came and went, the potential buyer checked back, got no response, so went to Braman Porsche and placed an order. When he reported that information to Naveen Maraj, Maraj claimed that he had already secured a spot for the custom vehicle and that the potential buyer behaved liked a “Jew CU-T.”

“All he had to do was say ‘thanks for the update, I hope you enjoy the new car,” said the buyer. “But instead, he turned this into an Antisemitic incident.”

The buyer told BocaNewsNow.com that he wants the public to know what’s happening at Champion Porsche — a popular dealership for many in Boca Raton — and for Naveen Maraj to acknowledge the Jewish community in South Florida. He said the Anti-Defamation League is aware of the situation and may take action against the dealership. Naveen Maraj did not respond to a message left by BocaNewsNow.com.

STATEMENT FROM CHAMPION WHICH IS LARGELY REFUTED BY THE VICTIM.

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.