sports
December 16, 2025
Michael Jordan settles antitrust lawsuit with NASCAR
Tyler Reddick and Bubba Wallace on excitement, pressure and expectations with driving for Michael Jordan and 23XI Racing.

TL;DR
- NASCAR has settled an antitrust lawsuit with Michael Jordan's 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports.
- The lawsuit accused NASCAR of being a "monopolistic bully."
- NASCAR has agreed to make team charters permanent for Cup Series teams.
- The settlement brings an end to a dispute that lasted over a year.
- 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports will regain their charters.
- The financial terms of the settlement were not disclosed.
- An economist had previously testified that the plaintiffs were owed over $300 million in damages.
- Both teams stated that a loss in the case would have led to them going out of business.
- The settlement came on the ninth day of a trial.
- The teams had refused to sign new charter agreements presented by NASCAR in September 2024.
- The new agreement, described as "take it or leave it," lacked key demands from the teams, including permanent charters.
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