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December 16, 2025

Michael Jordan settles antitrust lawsuit with NASCAR

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Michael Jordan settles antitrust lawsuit with NASCAR

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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