US EditionMichael Jordan Text Messages Exposed in Legal Fight with NASCAR
Internal texts reveal harsh disputes and strategy clashes in NASCAR's charter lawsuit with 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports, highlighting risks to team operations and sport's future.
- Wednesday, evidence presented in federal court in Charlotte, North Carolina revealed text exchanges between NASCAR leadership and team executives, and U.S. District Judge Kenneth Bell set the trial for December 1 unless settled, promising a ruling on the preliminary injunction next week.
- The dispute stems from charter-extension talks in September when 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports refused NASCAR's 2025 offers, leading NASCAR to contend they relinquished rights to six combined charters.
- Leaked messages show executives trading expletive-laden texts: NASCAR president Steve Phelps cited 'zero wins,' Steve O'Donnell used harsh language, while 23XI Racing's Steve Lauletta and Denny Hamlin expressed strong disdain for the France family, and Michael Jordan warned, 'Teams are going to regret not joining us.'
- Both teams warned they could be out of business after the 2025 Cup season if NASCAR secures extended control over disputed charters, with Tyler Reddick's contract allowing departure and sponsors giving notice amid NASCAR's intent to sell charter slots.
- Judge Kenneth Bell warned that losing could force NASCAR to sell assets or restructure the charter system, and the appeals court vacated an earlier injunction, creating months of uncertainty for the motorsport industry.
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