The ongoing legal clash between NASCAR and two prominent Cup Series teams has roots stretching back over two years of tense charter negotiations. In September 2024, NASCAR presented its final charter extension offer, which 13 of 15 teams accepted, but 23XI Racing, co-owned by Michael Jordan and Denny Hamlin, and Front Row Motorsports, owned by Bob Jenkins, refused to sign, citing unfair terms. This sparked an antitrust lawsuit filed in October 2024 in a Charlotte federal court, accusing NASCAR of monopolistic practices that stifle competition and harm teams, drivers, sponsors, and fans. But what began as a contract dispute has now spiraled into what many are calling a “financial civil war” inside the sport.

Last year, Michael Jordan emphasized his commitment, stating, “I love the sport o

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