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10+ min ago (807+ words) Michael Jordan and NASCAR chairman Jim France stood side-by-side on the steps of a federal courthouse as if they were old friends following a stunning settlement Thursday of a bruising antitrust case in which the Basketball Hall of Famer was the lead plaintiff in a lawsuit accusing the top racing series in the United States of being a monopolistic bully. The duo was flanked by three-time Daytona 500 Denny Hamlin and Curtis Polk, who co-own 23XI Racing with Jordan, Front Row Motorsports owner Bob Jenkins and over a dozen lawyers as they celebrated the end to an eight-day trial that ultimately led NASCAR to cave and grant all its teams the permanent charters they wanted. "I do feel the same and we can get back to focusing on what we really love, and that's racing, and we spent a lot of time…...

56+ min ago (305+ words) The West Australian is a leading news source in Perth and WA. Breaking local and world news from sport and business to lifestyle and current affairs. The City of South Perth could be gearing up to join the fight against the $217.5 million motorsport street circuit at Burswood Park Manning ward councillor Andre Brender-A-Brandis plans to call on the council to oppose the proposed plans and formally advise Premier Roger Cook and local MP Geoff Baker of its position His reasoning includes the negative impacts on the environment and residential amenity, and the potential increase in anti-social behaviour and noise "This proposal is an inappropriate land use and inconsistent with the current natural environment and landscape of the Swan River," Cr Brender-A-Brandis said in his proposal to the council "The influx of spectators to a motorsport street circuit would have a…...

1+ hour, 1+ min ago (648+ words) Sumedha Mukherjee is a senior NASCAR writer at EssentiallySports, covering both the Cup and Xfinity Series with a keen focus on race-day strategy. She blends deep research with real-time instincts, exemplified by flagging Joey Logano's fuel window gamble at Nashville, mirroring his similar tactic at the 2019 South Point 400. Recipient of the 202324 Best Motorsports Writer award at EssentiallySports, Sumedha is part of the Journalistic Excellence Program, consistently delivering sharp, real-time analysis tailored for today's digital-first NASCAR fan. With over a thousand articles published, Sumedha's work stands out for combining detailed track analysis with a clear narrative style that engages both casual followers and hardcore NASCAR enthusiasts. Her coverage strikes a balance between strategic insights and live-action flair, helping readers understand not just what happened but why it matters in the fast-evolving world of motorsports. Since October 2024, NASCAR's "monopolistic practices' have been…...

1+ hour, 3+ min ago (737+ words) The background noise of legal battles finally quieted down today, and for Bubba Wallace, it was music to his ears. In a sport where speed and split-second decisions define careers, the slow, grinding pace of a federal courthouse can feel like a lifetime. But today, that chapter closed, and Wallace, never one to mince words, captured the feeling of an entire industry in just two of them: "Monumental day.This wasn't just another tweet from a driver. This was a sigh of relief, a declaration of victory from the heart of the storm. For months, the world of NASCAR has been overshadowed by a high-stakes antitrust lawsuit pitting the powerhouse team owners, including the legendary Michael Jordan and his 23XI Racing team for whom Wallace drives, against the sanctioning body itself. The core of the fight? The very soul and financial…...

1+ hour, 14+ min ago (406+ words) Will Davison, Kai Allen, Brenton Grove to pilot Pro class No. 100 Mercedes-AMG GT3 Evo" Grove Racing has confirmed its return to the Meguiar's Bathurst 12 Hour in 2026, launching a full-scale campaign aimed squarely at outright victory. Fresh off its Bathurst 1000 triumph last month with Matt Payne and Garth Tander, the team will field a Pro class Mercedes-AMG GT3 Evo in the Intercontinental GT Challenge season opener on Feb. 13-15 as it eyes a chance of an historic Bathurst double. The 2026 entry marks a powerful reunion, with Will Davison and Kai Allen set to share the cockpit together at Bathurst once again having been co-drivers in the Bathurst 1000 in 2024, joined by CEO Brenton Grove. For Davison, the event will also represent his first start for Grove Racing, the team he will drive for in the Supercars enduros next year, as he begins embedding into the…...

1+ hour, 29+ min ago (273+ words) One specific item that NASCAR Cup Series teams wanted in the new Charter Agreement was permanent charters. NASCAR's final offer to the teams did not include permanent charters. The Charter Agreement was signed by 13 of the 15 Cup teams Aug. 6, 2024. Nearly two months later, 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports, the two holdouts, filed an antitrust lawsuit against NASCAR and its CEO Jim France. The two sides went to trial last Monday. What if charters suddenly became permanent like franchises? Dale Earnhardt Jr. dove into the topic earlier this week. Earnhardt made the comments Tuesday. Both sides reached a settlement Thursday. All charters will become permanent "forever," 23XI and FRM attorney Jeffrey Kessler announced. So, what now? Even before the settlement, Earnhardt was able to speak on what permanent charters would mean for the future of the sport. Expect a "gigantic barrier of…...

1+ hour, 30+ min ago (132+ words) Michael Johnson issues defiant message as Grand Slam Track files for bankruptcy - Grand Slam Track, the athletics league founded by Olympic champion Michael Johnson, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in Delaware. - The league's inaugural season was plagued by issues including the cancellation of its Los Angeles final, a shortened Philadelphia event, and difficulties in paying athletes. - Michael Johnson acknowledged in August that the league could not meet its promised payment timelines, and attendance at its opening leg in Kingston, Jamaica, was poor. - The bankruptcy filing aims to stabilise operations, reduce costs, address outstanding liabilities, and facilitate discussions with potential investors. - Grand Slam Track has expressed its intention to return for a 2026 season once its financial obligations are resolved, with Johnson stating he "refuses to give up on the mission....

1+ hour, 39+ min ago (182+ words) Bubba Wallace has chimed in. On Thursday afternoon, the NASCAR star posted two words on X: "Monumental day." Wallace's post is in regards to the antitrust lawsuit settlement between NASCAR, Michael Jordan's 23XI Racing team and Front Row Motorsports. On Thursday, a deal was reached during the ninth day of the federal trial that was regarding NASCAR's alleged monopoly on U.S. premier stock car racing. A joint statement was released after the settlement, with financial terms not expected to be disclosed: Wallace races for Jordan on his 23XI Racing team. The lawsuit came after failed negotiations between NASCAR and racing teams over a charter agreement, which involves the financial guarantees and racing spot guarantees for the top-level Cup Series. The judge in charge of the case, Kenneth Bell, said this afterward: "This is going to be great for the entity NASCAR, the industry NASCAR,…...

1+ hour, 39+ min ago (232+ words) Dec 11, 2025 | 7:45 PM EST Michael Jordan grew up going on family weekend vacations to NASCAR races across the South. Accompanying him on these trips was his father, who was an avid fan of Richard Petty. This background ignited the interests of Jordan, otherwise a legendary NBA champion, to pursue stock car racing. And it also led to Jordan fulfilling Petty's desire for the sport, which was published 31 years ago. " nascarman (@nascarman_rr) December 11, 2025 And a major part of this learning experience was played by Denny Hamlin. "My history for this sport, and certainly my passion, this doesn't happen unless you've got a fire to really help and grow this sport, and that's what happened today," Denny Hamlin said outside court on Thursday. "I feel like everything within the settlement is going to grow this sport, and it's going to be better for everyone,…...

1+ hour, 40+ min ago (358+ words) NBA News: A fierce legal battle between Michael Jordan and NASCAR over charter agreements has concluded with a settlement. Explosive texts revealed personal ins Michael Jordan's courtroom fight with NASCAR has reached a new level of intensity, and the tension surrounding the case now has the entire racing world watching every move The latest development centers on Hall of Fame team owner Richard Childress, who is expected to take the stand after explosive text messages revealed he was labeled "a stupid redneck" by NASCAR Commissioner Steve Phelps The business dispute over charter agreements has turned into a gripping legal showdown filled with personal insults.Childress' upcoming testimony is expected to highlight the friction that grew during two years of stalled revenue-sharing negotiations His name appeared throughout a series of private messages that surfaced in court, including remarks that read, "Childress…...