Overview
- Jordan said 23XI refused the 2024 extension because it was not economically viable, included a no‑sue clause, and forced a six‑hour sign‑or‑lose decision.
- Heather Gibbs described teams signing under duress after a last‑minute 112‑page offer and said pleas for permanent charters were dismissed.
- Front Row owner Bob Jenkins testified to about $100 million in cumulative losses and per‑car costs near $20 million versus a $12.5 million charter guarantee.
- Plaintiffs presented internal messages and contracts on track exclusivity and executive worries about “zero wins for the teams,” while NASCAR denied restraining trade and cited franchise value from free charters.
- The Charlotte trial pressed on with heated questioning of NASCAR president Steve O’Donnell, accusations that chairman Jim France blocked concessions, and the two plaintiff teams competing as unchartered “Open” entries.