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Michael Jordan's Lawsuit Against NASCAR Could Upend Motorsports

But crying to a federal judge is no way to negotiate.

Reason · Oct 1, 2025

NASCAR, 23XI and Front Row reveal 'smoking gun' documents in explosive hearing

Michael Jordan looks forward to 'going down with the fire' if this goes to trial in December

Motorsport · Aug 28, 2025

Legendary NASCAR track promoter Humpy Wheeler dies, aged 86

Wheeler was a revolutionary track promoter who changed NASCAR for the better

Motorsport · Aug 21, 2025

Bobby Allison, NASCAR Hall of Famer and 3-time Daytona 500 winner, dies at 86

Bobby Allison, founder of racing’s ‘Alabama Gang’ and a NASCAR Hall of Famer, died Saturday

The Independent UK · Nov 10, 2024

NASCAR Hall of Famer Bobby Allison passes away, aged 86

1983 Cup Series champion and 2011 NASCAR Hall of Famer Bobby Allison has died, according to a release from the Allison family.

Motorsport · Nov 10, 2024

Federal judge denies motion to recognize Michael Jordan's NASCAR teams as a chartered organization

A federal judge has denied a motion by two NASCAR teams — one owned by NBA Hall of Famer Michael Jordan — to be recognized as chartered teams as they proceed in an antitrust lawsuit against the stock car series and chairman Jim France

The Independent UK · Nov 8, 2024

23XI and FRM move to keep charters, want "immediate access" to NASCAR documents

As expected after last week's lawsuit filing, 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports have filed a motion for a preliminary injunction, seeking to keep their charters for the 2025 season while the lawsuit is ongoing. If their request is not granted, they will be forced to compete as "open" teams next…

Motorsport · Oct 9, 2024

2 teams suing NASCAR ask court to allow them to compete under new charter agreement as case proceeds

The two teams suing NASCAR have asked for a court order to compete under the 2025 charter agreement as their antitrust case moves through federal court

The Independent UK · Oct 9, 2024

Denny Hamlin would "love to see change" in NASCAR after lawsuit

Denny Hamlin, who co-owns 23XI Racing along with longtime friend Michael Jordan, revealed that the NBA legend sent him a clip from the move 'Moneyball' this week after the lawsuit's filing. It included this relevant line: "The first one through the wall always get bloody."

Motorsport · Oct 5, 2024

Why lawsuit claims NASCAR leadership are “monopolistic bullies”

“The France family and NASCAR are monopolistic bullies. And bullies will continue to impose their will to hurt others until their targets stand up and refuse to be victims. That moment has arrived.”

Motorsport · Oct 3, 2024