NASCAR Trial Ends With a Handshake, a Hug, and Evergreen Charters
It took nine days of courtroom theater, but NASCAR and 23XI finally remembered they actually like racing more than arguing.
Articles by Reid Spencer NASCAR Wire Service
Jim France Wraps Up as Plaintiffs Rest, and NASCAR Fires Back With Its Own Case
Jim France stood firm on permanent charters, the plaintiffs finally rested, and NASCAR wasted no time launching its own counterpunch.
Jim France Draws the Line on Permanent Charters in Fiery Courtroom Clash
Jim France refused to budge on permanent charters, and the teams made it clear they’re done playing nice.
Expert Witness Takes NASCAR Antitrust Trial Into a Full-Blown Alternate Universe
Monday’s session leaned hard into a hypothetical universe where rival stock car leagues thrive, teams rake in cash, and NASCAR’s rules get rewritten entirely.
Michael Jordan Draws Packed Courtroom as He Testifies in NASCAR Antitrust Trial
The NBA legend backed 23XI’s push for permanent charters, stronger governance, and a bigger revenue share—even as he praised the charter system itself.
Exclusivity, SRX, and Amazon Money: O’Donnell Takes Center Stage in NASCAR Antitrust Trial
Plaintiffs’ lead attorney Jeffrey Kessler pressed NASCAR’s president on track contracts, rival series fears, and what the sport needed to land its streaming partner Thursday.
On the Stand, Bob Jenkins Backs Charters but Challenges NASCAR’s Control
Bob Jenkins praised the stability of the system but said exclusivity rules and Gen-7 expenses sank any chance of profit.
Jordan Watches as Hamlin Battles Through a Rough Cross-Examination in NASCAR Trial
Quips, contradictions, and charter math all fueled a fiery session as the antitrust case dug deeper into 23XI’s books.
NASCAR Antitrust Fight Begins With Denny Hamlin Front and Center
The trial opened with bold claims on both sides and Denny Hamlin outlining just how much it costs to race at NASCAR’s top level.
NASCAR’s Charter War Finally Goes to Court—And It Starts Monday
The charter fight everyone’s been whispering about goes public Monday, and both sides are showing up loaded with witness lists and sharp elbows.