CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - A legal battle between NASCAR and two race teams -- which also involves Michael Jordan -- entered federal court in Charlotte, North Carolina this week.

An antitrust trial began on Dec. 1 in connection with a 2024 federal lawsuit filed by Front Row Motorsports and 23XI Racing against NASCAR and its CEO Jim France. 23XI Racing is co-owned by Michael Jordan and Denny Hamlin.

The lawsuit came after Front Row Motorsports and 23XI Racing were the only two Cup Series teams that refused to sign NASCAR’s charter agreement back in September 2024.

In their lawsuit, Front Row Motorsports and 23XI Racing alleged the France family created an “unlawful monopolization” of stock car racing over the course of several years.

The jury trial kicked off this week at the U.S. Distric

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