The lawsuit was initiated in 2024 when 23XI Racing, co-owned by NBA legend Michael Jordan and Denny Hamlin, alongside Front Row Motorsports, owned by Bob Jenkins, took legal action against NASCAR. They alleged that NASCAR's rules and charter system had created a restrictive and monopolistic atmosphere.

a team co-owned by NBA Hall of Famer Michael Jordan, and Front Row Motorsports, which is owned by entrepreneur Bob Jenkins. Bell promised a fast ruling but indicated he was unlikely to dismiss the suit when he closed the 90-minute hearing by saying “this ...

A federal judge has denied NASCAR's motions to dismiss an antitrust lawsuit filed against the stock car series. U.S. District Judge Kenneth Bell of the Western District of North Carolina also denied NASCAR's request that two teams — 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports — be ordered to post a bond to cover fees they would not be legally owed if they lose the case.

a team co-owned by NBA Hall of Famer Michael Jordan, and Front Row Motorsports, which is owned by entrepreneur Bob Jenkins. Bell promised a fast ruling but indicated he was unlikely to dismiss the ...