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12/12/2025, 12:27:10 PMESPN — NASCAR Headlines

NASCAR, 2 race teams settle federal antitrust case

NASCAR has reached a settlement of the bruising antitrust lawsuit filed against it by two of its race teams, including one co-owned by NBA great Michael Jordan.

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12/11/2025, 4:41:03 PMRACER — NASCAR

NASCAR settles antitrust case with 23XI, Front Row teams

The financial terms of the agreement were not disclosed. However, all NASCAR Cup Series teams, including 23XI and Front Row, will be granted permanent (or "evergreen") charters.

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12/11/2025, 2:12:04 AMJayski — Article Links (Daily NASCAR link roundup)

Day eight of the NASCAR antitrust lawsuit

The eighth day of the NASCAR antitrust lawsuit saw NASCAR Chairman Jim France conclude his cross-examination before the defense (NASCAR) called its first witness. NASCAR’s attorneys have stated that they hope to wrap up their arguments by end of day Friday. Witnesses called to the stand during Wednesday’s session were NASCAR executive vice president and […]

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12/9/2025, 1:01:54 AMJayski — Article Links (Daily NASCAR link roundup)

NASCAR antitrust lawsuit begins second week

The sixth day, the start of the second week, of the NASCAR antitrust lawsuit kicked off on Monday. Witnesses called to the stand during the day were Jonathan Marshall of the Race Team Alliance, wrapping up his testimony from Friday, and Edward Snyder, a professor of economics. NASCAR Wire Service: In the Western District of […]

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12/9/2025, 12:25:21 AMESPN — NASCAR Headlines

Economist: NASCAR shorted teams in suit $365M

An economist testified in Michael Jordan's federal antitrust trial against NASCAR that the racing series owes a combined $364.7 million in damages to the two teams suing it over a revenue-sharing dispute.

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12/6/2025, 10:50:44 AMESPN — NASCAR Headlines

Someone had to 'challenge NASCAR,' says Jordan

Retired NBA great Michael Jordan testified Friday at the NASCAR antitrust trial that "someone had to step forward and challenge the entity" over its current business model.

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12/3/2025, 1:01:30 PMGoogle News — (NASCAR charter OR antitrust) 23XI

Among the topics at trial yesterday were letters 23XI and NASCAR exchanged at the end of the charter agreement. These became public in October shortly after lawsuit filed. There was this letter 23XI set on September 6 (when teams were supposed to sign th - x.com

Among the topics at trial yesterday were letters 23XI and NASCAR exchanged at the end of the charter agreement. These became public in October shortly after lawsuit filed. There was this letter 23XI set on September 6 (when teams were supposed to sign th  x.com

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12/3/2025, 1:32:17 AMRACER — NASCAR

Hamlin, NASCAR share terse exchanges in court as antitrust case continues

NASCAR used Denny Hamlin’s own words against him Tuesday to paint the picture that what he has stated about the sport doesn’t match what he’s accusing them of in the ongoing antitrust lawsuit.Hamlin began the day on the witness stand to pick up where he left off Monday during the...

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12/2/2025, 12:26:57 AMESPN — NASCAR Headlines

Hamlin emotional, MJ present at antitrust trial

The landmark federal antitrust trial against NASCAR opened Monday with an emotional Denny Hamlin and Michael Jordan looking on from the gallery.

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12/1/2025, 1:55:23 PMJayski — Article Links (Daily NASCAR link roundup)

NASCAR antitrust lawsuit gets underway today

2311 Racing LLC et al v. National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing, LLC et al, Case Number 3:2024cv00886 gets underway in the United States Western District of North Carolina courthouse today with Judge Kenneth Bell presiding. What the case is about: 23XI and Front Row sued NASCAR in October 2024, claiming the sanctioning body […]

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11/29/2025, 8:10:48 AMJayski — Article Links (Daily NASCAR link roundup)

Teams, NASCAR submit exhibit lists for antitrust lawsuit trial

Among the last-minute filings in the NASCAR antitrust suit are the parties‘ massive exhibit lists – documents that preview the evidence each side may rely on at trial. The teams‘ list spans 778 exhibits, and the material condenses into eight major themes. Most items center on charter negotiations, including emails, letters, redlines, and strategy decks […]

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11/24/2025, 9:32:32 PMJayski — Article Links (Daily NASCAR link roundup)

Richard Childress says he's considering legal action against NASCAR for comments

Richard Childress issued a statement Monday following the release of  comments from NASCAR Commissioner Steve Phelps that were made public last week during trial preparations for the upcoming antitrust lawsuit. Childress says he is considering legal action. Phelps’ comments were originally made back in 2023 after Childress was a guest on SiriusXM. Phelps called Childress […]

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11/24/2025, 7:36:28 PMRACER — NASCAR

Childress considering legal action over NASCAR messages

Richard Childress Racing stated Monday that “legal action is being contemplated” after its owner was insulted by NASCAR executives, as revealed by text messages in the antitrust lawsuit.

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11/24/2025, 12:18:22 PMJayski — Article Links (Daily NASCAR link roundup)

More details released in latest antitrust lawsuit filings

Several media members have scoured the latest round of released documents in the pending antitrust lawsuit. There are thousands of pages from both NASCAR at the teams covering a number of years.  The amount of information is overwhelming and difficult to digest. They are too numerous to post here individually, so here’s a collection of […]

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11/24/2025, 1:48:26 AMMotorsport.com — NASCAR Cup (News)

How NASCAR's ownership charter system works

The 2025 season marks a decade in which the NASCAR Cup Series has functionally operated under the ‘charter agreement,’ but it’s also the first year of the second document and first extension to an agreement first crafted in advance of the 2016 season. It’s also the first season that began with a lawsuit with two teams alleging federal antitrust violations against the sanctioning body ...Keep reading

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11/11/2025, 7:57:41 PMRACER — NASCAR

Hendrick, Penske to be deposed in NASCAR antritrust case

Rick Hendrick (main image) and Roger Penske will be deposed in the NASCAR antitrust lawsuit as ordered by U.S. District Judge Kenneth Bell.Bell made his ruling Tuesday. The NASCAR Hall of Fame team owners had filed a request to avoid being deposed, or at least have limitations on their testimony....

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11/7/2025, 5:49:30 PMJayski — Article Links (Daily NASCAR link roundup)

Rick Hendrick, Roger Penske oppose efforts to deposed in antitrust suit

Rick Hendrick and Roger Penske are seeking not to be deposed in NASCAR‘s antitrust lawsuit, or at least, for there to be limits to any testimony they have to give. A protective order prohibiting depositions or otherwise imposing guardrails on their testimony was filed Friday in federal court. NASCAR is being sued by two of […]

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11/1/2025, 6:58:38 PMESPN — NASCAR Headlines

Phelps: NASCAR 'trying our hardest' to settle suit

NASCAR commissioner Steve Phelps said "we are trying our hardest" to settle the federal antitrust lawsuit with the two teams suing the racing series in the most expansive comments yet from the defendants.

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10/31/2025, 6:35:02 PMJayski — Article Links (Daily NASCAR link roundup)

Steve Phelps comments on antitrust lawsuit

From the October31, 2025 NASCAR State of the Sport transcript: STEVE PHELPS: So I’m sure there are some questions that you all may have relative to the lawsuit that is ongoing. I typically do not read prepared statements, but I want to make sure I get the words correct and give you some context. There […]

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10/27/2025, 8:35:05 PMJayski — Article Links (Daily NASCAR link roundup)

More court filings made in antitrust lawsuit

A number of documents were filed with the court today in the pending antitrust lawsuit. Among them were proposed jury instructions, verdict forms, and stipulations that NASCAR and the teams agreed to. The stipulations are agreed to by all parties and include: 1. The Parties will not make any ad hominem personal attacks or otherwise […]

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10/23/2025, 7:00:00 AMGoogle News — NASCAR antitrust updates

After two days of closed-door settlement talks, the 23XI/FRM-v-NASCAR antitrust lawsuit case continues today with summary judgement hearings and expert witness challenges. TBD if any decisions that could shape case come today. Story/updates from yeste - X

After two days of closed-door settlement talks, the 23XI/FRM-v-NASCAR antitrust lawsuit case continues today with summary judgement hearings and expert witness challenges. TBD if any decisions that could shape case come today. Story/updates from yeste  x.com

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10/21/2025, 7:43:04 PMRACER — NASCAR

Driver Advisory Council files brief over concerns about NASCAR lawsuit resolution

The Drivers Advisory Council filed a brief in federal court on Tuesday in the antitrust lawsuit against NASCAR that offers the position of the drivers as the future of the sport hangs in the balance.The biggest issue, per the brief, is “The DAC is concerned that its drivers’ rights and...

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9/4/2025, 11:27:43 AMESPN — NASCAR Headlines

Judge denies injunction in Jordan's NASCAR suit

A federal judge on Wednesday denied two teams -- one owned by NBA Hall of Famer Michael Jordan -- a preliminary injunction in their antitrust suit against NASCAR to be recognized as chartered teams for the remainder of the season.

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