US EditionFiery Texts From Michael Jordan, NASCAR Executives Disclosed in NASCAR Antitrust Battle
Denny Hamlin starts his NASCAR Cup title bid amid 23XI Racing's legal fight against NASCAR's charter system, which 23XI and Front Row Motorsports claim is unfair and anti-competitive.
- Denny Hamlin, veteran Joe Gibbs Racing driver and 23XI Racing co-owner with Michael Jordan, starts his Cup title bid Sunday at Darlington Raceway, days after a federal-court antitrust hearing.
- 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports sued NASCAR, contending the charter system monopolizes the stock car racing market, while NASCAR argues it cannot be forced to do business with unwanted teams.
- Legal filings and testimony indicated Thursday's hearing included attorney Jeffrey Kessler's argument that NASCAR's exchanges and contingency plans show monopolistic behavior, and U.S. District Judge Kenneth Bell warned the charter system is at stake.
- The court heard requests to restore chartered status before the Dec. 1 trial, and the judge said he would rule next week after the first playoff race as NASCAR plans to sell charters.
- Hamlin stressed he remains focused on the playoffs, saying the dispute doesn’t affect him on or off the track and he believes he has a fair chance to win a title.
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Fiery texts from Jordan, NASCAR executives disclosed in NASCAR antitrust battle
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The bitter fight between NASCAR and two of its teams who have filed a federal antitrust lawsuit against the stock-racing giant spilled into public view Thursday during an acrimonious hearing that included the disclosure of expletive-laden emails…
Michael Jordan comments on the NASCAR lawsuit after hearing
23XI Racing co-owner Michael Jordan speaks on the lawsuit against NASCAR after today’s court hearing 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports opened an antitrust lawsuit against NASCAR late last year. The teams were seeking a better charter agreement. NASCAR lawsuit opened by 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports Charters guarantee a starting position for 36 cars (charter holders) in every points paying race. Charter holders also earn a larger port…
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