NASCAR Suits Michael Jordan's 23XI Racing, Alleging 'Illegal Cartel'

Michael Jordan's 23XI Racing team is embroiled in a legal battle with NASCAR, alleging that the charter system restricts competition and is akin to a monopoly. The conflict intensified after NASCAR filed a countersuit, accusing Jordan's team and Front Row Motorsports of operating as an 'illegal cartel.' Jordan, asserting that the fight is personal, stated, 'If you are coming after Curtis [Polk], you are coming after me,' defending his business partner who has been labeled the mastermind behind the alleged collusion. The lawsuit claims that the charter system unfairly binds teams to NASCAR and limits their ability to compete. NASCAR, in turn, has accused the teams of threatening boycotts and engaging in disruptive tactics against the series. The legal proceedings are set to culminate in a trial scheduled for December 2025.