Michael Jordan and Joe Gibbs’ daughter-in-law to testify in NASCAR antitrust case
Michael Jordan will testify in a federal trial accusing NASCAR of monopolistic practices restricting team revenues and freedoms under its charter system.
- Michael Jordan and Heather Gibbs are expected to testify in a federal antitrust case against NASCAR over claims of monopolistic practices in the racing industry.
- Gibbs sent a letter to NASCAR chairman Jim France in May 2024, asking for permanent charters to support financial stability.
- Jordan's team, 23XI Racing, alongside Front Row Motorsports, filed a lawsuit after rejecting a charter agreement they believed threatened their future.
- The case highlights tensions between NASCAR and teams seeking better financial models.
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Michael Jordan Looks For A Win On A Different Kind Of Court In NASCAR Lawsuit
The landmark NASCAR antitrust case began in earnest today with retired NBA legend and longtime stock car racing fan, Michael Jordan, taking the stand earlier on Friday.For context, Jordan co-owns a team in NASCAR, 23XI, but his involvement in this case indicates his frustration with the league as well as with a business model he sees putting the lives of drivers at risk for the benefit of the business."Someone had to step forward and challenge t…
Michael Jordan tells court he 'wasn't afraid' of NASCAR
Michael Jeffrey Jordan, as he cordially introduced himself to the federal courtroom in Charlotte on Friday, admitted it was his competitive side and novelty within the sport that emboldened a push for 23XI Racing to "challenge" NASCAR over what he…
Michael Jordan reveals why he's suing NASCAR in antitrust case
NBA legend Michael Jordan testified in his antitrust lawsuit against NASCAR on Friday, revealing why he decided to take legal action against the sport he says he grew up a fan of. "Someone had to step forward and challenge the entity to understand that it is a real concern from our aspect," Jordan said. "I felt I could challenge NASCAR as a whole. I felt, as far as the sport, it needed to be looked at from a different view."Jordan’s highly antic…
Michael Jordan testifies in NASCAR antitrust trial, says he had no choice but to sue
Retired NBA great Michael Jordan took the stand at the landmark NASCAR antitrust case and testified Friday that he has been a fan of the stock car series since he was a child but felt he had little choice but to sue to force changes in a business model he sees shortchanging teams and drivers risking their lives to keep the sport going.
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