Jordan's 23XI Racing Battles NASCAR in Court

Michael Jordan's 23XI Racing, co-owned with Denny Hamlin, is competing for a NASCAR Cup Series championship while simultaneously engaging in a legal battle against NASCAR over its revenue-sharing model. The team, alongside Front Row Motorsports (FRM), filed an antitrust lawsuit claiming that NASCAR's business model is unfair and economically unsustainable for some teams. Despite setbacks in court, including the denial of a preliminary injunction, Jordan remains driven by his competitive spirit and seeks to change the sport's status quo. Former NASCAR driver Kenny Wallace expressed skepticism about the teams' legal chances, noting NASCAR's historical advantage in such disputes. Additionally, the high costs of maintaining a competitive NASCAR team have been described as an 'arms race,' suggesting that the financial burden is partly self-inflicted by the teams themselves. As Tyler Reddick leads 23XI Racing into the championship finale, the legal and financial challenges continue to pose significant hurdles for the team.