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Dennis Hamlin, father of NASCAR driver Denny Hamlin dies after house fire, mother critically injured
4+ hour, 29+ min ago (49+ words) Dennis Hamlin, father of NASCAR driver Denny Hamlin dies after house fire, mother critically injured'ABC11 Father of NASCAR driver Denny Hamlin dies after house fire, mother critically injured Denny Hamlin looks on before a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at…...
NASCAR settles federal antitrust case filed by 2 of its teams, one owned by Michael Jordan
2+ week, 4+ day ago (943+ words) CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- NASCAR has reached a settlement of the bruising antitrust lawsuit filed against it by two of its race teams, including one co-owned by NBA great Michael Jordan. The Thursday settlement was announced following a lengthy delay on the ninth…...
NASCAR chairman Jim France stands firm on charter stance, citing parents' advice
2+ week, 5+ day ago (934+ words) CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- NASCAR Chairman Jim France had a stronger second day of testimony Wednesday as the final witness called by Michael Jordan's side in the federal antitrust lawsuit against the racing series, explaining advice from his late parents helped shape his…...
Michael Jordan's antitrust trial against NASCAR drags on with no end in sight, judge frustrated
3+ week, 10+ hour ago (1005+ words) CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- The slow pace of the federal antitrust suit lodged against NASCAR continued Monday at the start of the second week of the trial, with high-profile witnesses not expected to make it to the stand anytime soon. Jeffrey Kessler, lead…...
Another must-watch moment for Michael Jordan as NBA great testifies at NASCAR trial
3+ week, 2+ day ago (636+ words) CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Michael Jordan has had a lifetime of big moments. His latest came on the witness stand in a federal courthouse. The retired NBA great testified Friday against NASCAR in an antitrust case he is pursuing against the stock car…...
Michael Jordan and Joe Gibbs' daughter-in-law expected to testify Friday in NASCAR antitrust case
3+ week, 3+ day ago (1119+ words) CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Michael Jordan and Joe Gibbs' daughter-in-law were expected to testify Friday on the fifth day of the federal antitrust case the Basketball Hall of Famer filed against NASCAR over claims the series has acted as monopolistic bullies. Heather Gibbs,…...
Michael Jordan in courtroom as Denny Hamlin tears up at NASCAR antitrust trial
4+ week, 17+ hour ago (665+ words) CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WTVD) -- The landmark federal antitrust trial against NASCAR opened Monday with three-time Daytona 500 winner Denny Hamlin breaking down in tears minutes into his testimony as the first witness in a case that could upend the venerable stock car series....
Fayetteville Motor Speedway will close after 2025 racing season, property sold
3+ mon, 3+ day ago (66+ words) Fayetteville Motor Speedway will close after 2025 racing season. The property has been sold for industrial/commercial use. Fayetteville Motor Speedway will close after 2025 racing season, property sold FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. -- This will be last racing season at Fayetteville Motor Speedway, according to…...
Fiery texts from Michael Jordan, NASCAR executives disclosed in NASCAR antitrust battle
4+ mon, 13+ hour ago (785+ words) CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- The bitter fight between NASCAR and two of its teams who have filed a federal antitrust lawsuit against the stock-racing giant spilled into public view Thursday during an acrimonious hearing that included the disclosure of expletive-laden emails and text…...
Humpy Wheeler, the 'P.T. Barnum of motorsports,' dies at 86
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (429+ words) CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Humpy Wheeler, a pioneering motorsports promoter and former president and general manager of Charlotte Motor Speedway, has died, NASCAR said. He was 86. Charlotte Motor Speedway said Wheeler died of natural causes Wednesday in Charlotte, surrounded by his family. Howard…...