The ongoing legal battle between 23XI Racing and NASCAR over alleged antitrust violations continues to heat up — and now, 23XI Racing’s co-owner believes their position has grown even stronger.
In the latest development, the co-owner stated that filings submitted by other NASCAR teams have, in fact, helped bolster 23XI’s argument in the case. The antitrust suit, which accuses NASCAR of monopolistic practices within the sport’s structure and governance, revolves around how teams operate under NASCAR’s control and how revenue, charters, and competition rights are distributed.
According to 23XI’s co-owner, the additional filings from other Cup Series organizations highlight similar frustrations regarding NASCAR’s tight grip on key areas of the sport — including sponsorship rights, charter valuation, and overall business transparency. These shared grievances, the co-owner said, validate the concerns 23XI Racing raised when it first joined the legal fight.
“What’s happening is that other teams are echoing the same systemic issues we’ve been pointing out for months,” the co-owner explained. “Their filings make it clear this isn’t just a 23XI problem — it’s a sport-wide issue that affects every independent team trying to compete on equal ground.”
The lawsuit has sparked widespread debate across the NASCAR community. Some industry figures believe the case could lead to meaningful reform in how the sport’s financial and operational models are structured, while others argue that legal action could harm NASCAR’s stability and long-term growth.
23XI Racing, co-owned by NBA legend Michael Jordan and Cup Series driver Denny Hamlin, has positioned itself as a forward-thinking team advocating for a more equitable system within NASCAR. The organization’s antitrust claim alleges that NASCAR’s charter system, combined with its control over race sanctioning and media rights, creates an unfair competitive environment that limits team independence and profitability.
As the legal proceedings continue, NASCAR has maintained that its structure is designed to protect the integrity of the sport, ensure fair competition, and sustain long-term financial health across all teams.
Still, with more teams voicing similar concerns through formal filings, 23XI Racing’s position appears to be gaining traction — at least in the court of public opinion.
If the court ultimately sides with 23XI and other team plaintiffs, it could mark a pivotal turning point in how NASCAR operates behind the scenes — potentially reshaping the business model that has governed stock car racing for decades.
