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NASCAR Files Counterclaim Against 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports in Antitrust Dispute

The legal battle intensifies as NASCAR accuses Michael Jordan's team of anticompetitive tactics, while 23XI Racing calls the claims baseless.

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Co-owners of 23XI Racing, Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 FedEx One Rate Toyota, and NBA Hall of Famer, Michael Jordan talk on the grid after the NASCAR Cup Series YellaWood 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on October 06, 2024 in Talladega, Alabama.
Michael Jordan, co-owner of 23XI Racing, watches qualifying for the 2024 NASCAR Cup Series championship race at Phoenix Raceway.
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Overview

  • NASCAR has filed a counterclaim against 23XI Racing, Front Row Motorsports (FRM), and 23XI co-owner Curtis Polk, alleging violations of antitrust laws through coercive and collective conduct.
  • The dispute began when 23XI and FRM refused to sign the 2025 charter agreement, arguing it was financially unfair and accusing NASCAR of monopolistic practices.
  • 23XI Racing and its attorney dismissed NASCAR's counterclaim as a 'meritless distraction' aimed at diverting attention from the sanctioning body's alleged monopolistic behavior.
  • NASCAR has claimed that Curtis Polk, Michael Jordan's business partner, led efforts to unite teams in pressuring NASCAR for better financial terms, including alleged threats and media campaigns.
  • The lawsuit timeline includes a discovery phase lasting through September 2025, with a trial set for December, potentially reshaping NASCAR's governance and financial structure.