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11+ min ago (461+ words) Michael Jordan said it was "level heads" that led to Thursday's settlement agreement between 23XI Racing, Front Row Motorsports, and NASCAR in the antitrust lawsuit that started over a year ago. "In all honesty, when you get to the finish line, sometimes you have to think not just for yourself, but you have to think about the sport as a whole," Jordan, the NBA legend and majority owner of 23XI, said outside the federal courthouse in Charlotte, N.C. "I think both parties got to that point, and we realized we could have an opportunity to settle this, and we dove in and we actually did it. "Unfortunately, it took us that long, but we got here. That's all that matters." The financial terms of the agreement were not announced, but the sport will now have permanent charters. 23XI Racing and Front Row, who lost…...

19+ min ago (1440+ words) All the key moments from the 23XI/FRM vs. NASCAR trial F1 Academy star Alba Larsen scores Ferrari-backed seat for 2026 Valentino Rossi drops out of BMW's WEC LMGT3 line-up in 2026 I'm pleased to say we have positively settled this matter. Representing 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports in its antitrust lawsuit against NASCAR, lead attorney Jeffrey Kessler made the announcement to Judge Kenneth D. Bell at 10:03 a.m. in the Potter Courtroom on the second floor of the Western District of North Carolina. There was still more work to be done to formalize the end of the trial, however. This statement was just verbalized and both parties' representatives needed to go back to a separate room to type out a written settlement to codify the agreed upon principles. Judge Bell said he would remain on the bench "to encourage your progress.' Day nine of the trial was…...

24+ min ago (519+ words) Sumedha Mukherjee is a senior NASCAR writer at EssentiallySports, covering both the Cup and Xfinity Series with a keen focus on race-day strategy. She blends deep research with real-time instincts, exemplified by flagging Joey Logano's fuel window gamble at Nashville, mirroring his similar tactic at the 2019 South Point 400. Recipient of the 202324 Best Motorsports Writer award at EssentiallySports, Sumedha is part of the Journalistic Excellence Program, consistently delivering sharp, real-time analysis tailored for today's digital-first NASCAR fan. With over a thousand articles published, Sumedha's work stands out for combining detailed track analysis with a clear narrative style that engages both casual followers and hardcore NASCAR enthusiasts. Her coverage strikes a balance between strategic insights and live-action flair, helping readers understand not just what happened but why it matters in the fast-evolving world of motorsports. After 14 months of exchanging barbs, two opponents…...

42+ min ago (387+ words) Veteran driver Denny Hamlin had plenty to say in court over the past week and a half, but after Thursday's groundbreaking settlement in the antitrust case against NASCAR, Hamlin summed it up in two sentences. "Standing up isn't easy, but progress never comes from staying silent. The reward is in knowing you changed something," Hamlin wrote on X. Hamlin and Michael Jordan, co-owners of 23XI Racing, feel their lawsuit against NASCAR alleging monopolistic practices was well worth the fight after the sides came to a confidential settlement agreement Thursday in a federal courtroom in Charlotte. Team owners praised Thursday's decision and what it meant for the future health of their sport after 23XI and Front Row Motorsports launched their legal case against NASCAR more than a year ago. Though financial terms of the settlement will remain confidential, it was confirmed that 23XI and Front…...

44+ min ago (721+ words) Bet NASCAR wishes they had settled this one from the beginning. A settlement was reached today in the bombshell lawsuit against NASCAR that was filed last year by two of its race teams, 23XI Racing (which is owned by NASCAR driver Denny Hamlin and NBA legend Michael Jordan) and Front Row Motorsports. The surprise settlement, which came after 8 days of testimony in the trial that rocked the sport, brought to an end the lawsuit from the teams that accused NASCAR of being a monopoly and using unfair (and unlawful) practices to protect their monopoly at the expense of the teams it relies on to put on their show. The case all stemmed from disagreements between NASCAR and teams that arose during tense negotiations over the renewal of the Cup Series charter agreement. Unfortunately for the teams, negotiations didn't go well. NASCAR…...

52+ min ago (414+ words) Dale Earnhardt Jr. said that he was "shocked" and "surprised" that NASCAR had concerns about Superstar Racing Experience (SRX).SRX, founded byTony StewartandRay Evernham, was a startup stock car racing circuit which debuted in June 2021. NASCARpresidentSteve O'Donnelltestified last Thursday that the sanctioning body had concerns about Superstar Racing Experience (SRX). Specifically, how much SRX was beginning to resemble NASCAR. Earnhardt, personally, didn't see the issue with SRX's existence. Before the start of the 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports versus NASCAR antitrust lawsuit trial, aseries of text messagescame to light in which NASCAR executives voiced displeasure of their drivers and team owners competing in the series. "Oh great, another owner racing in SRX," a person said in the thread, whose name was redacted on the document. O'Donnell and NASCAR commissionerSteve Phelpsreplied. "This is NASCAR," O'Donnell replied. "Pure and simple. Enough. We…...

56+ min ago (339+ words) The Great Northern Football League will have a new man at the helm for season 2026 and beyond, with Grant Russell re-elected for his second stint as president." The Great Northern Football League will have a new man at the helm for season 2026 and beyond, with Grant Russell returning for his second stint as president A life member of the GNFL and Railways, Russell takes over from Carrissa Bellottie, who announced she would be stepping down after 3" years in the top job At last week's AGM, he was elected unopposed Well-known and respected around the GNFL, Russell has been a long-time trainer for Railways, among other roles for as well as the GNFL, and the league's president for the 2000 season "My first thought was, are we doing the right thing? Recycling deadwood and old wood, given that I was president some…...

1+ hour, 8+ min ago (552+ words) Dec 11, 2025 | 5:48 PM EST The NASCAR lawsuit involving NBA legend and 23XI Racing co-owner Michael Jordan finally came to a settlement on Thursday. For a lawsuit that stretched well over a year, 10 days into the first trial was a rather quick settlement, with the teams being on the happier and more profitable side. There was more to it, however. As the case settled down, Jordan walked out with NASCAR CEO Jim France, who had made quite an impression in the court the other day. However, the two of them stepping out together caught some media attention, with interesting words from the NBA legend. 23XI Racing, co-owned by Denny Hamlin and Michael Jordan, filed a lawsuit against NASCAR, along with Front Row Motorsports, in October 2024." After 10 days of the hearing, NASCAR made a settlement with the teams. Both teams, which ran a large part…...

1+ hour, 24+ min ago (270+ words) Over a year after Michael Jordan filed an antitrust lawsuit against NASCAR, the case has finally been resolved. "Today's a good day," Jordan said. The terms of the settlement were not disclosed. Jordan filed suit alleging that NASCAR engaged in anticompetitive practices in its charter system. Ultimately, they were arguing for a greater share of revenue, greater say in governance, and permanent charters. Meanwhile, the sport's Chairman Jim France and Commissioner Steve Phelps defended their stance, arguing that it was fair and helped to control costs. "What all parties have always agreed on is a deep love for the sport and a desire to see it fulfill its full potential," NASCAR and the plaintiffs said in a joint statement. "This is a landmark moment, one that ensures NASCAR's foundation is stronger, its future is brighter, and its possibilities are greater....

1+ hour, 27+ min ago (519+ words) NASCAR and two teams, 23XI Racing co-owned by Michael Jordan and Front Row Motorsports, agreed to a settlement in the ongoing antitrust lawsuit on Dec. 11. The settlement was announced in court ahead of what would have been another day of testimony during the second week of trial, which began on Dec. 1. In Sept. 2024, NASCAR set a day-long deadline for charter renewal among its 15 current Cup Series teams following a presentation. The NASCAR charter system, instituted in 2016, guarantees chartered teams a level of racing revenue and access into Cup Series races. 23XI and Front Row did not sign the agreement, then filed a lawsuit accusing NASCAR of anticompetitive and monopolistic practices in Oct. 2024. LAWSUIT SETTLED: NASCAR settles with Michael Jordan, other plaintiffs in antitrust case 23XI and Front Row, following legal back-and-forth, competed in the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series without a charter. In a joint…...