Tensions between NASCAR and 23XI Racing, co-owned by NBA legend Michael Jordan, have reached a boiling point. The dispute revolves around NASCAR’s charter system, which guarantees race spots and prize money for teams but has been criticized for allegedly limiting competition.

While it seemed the likely outcome, the teams can reassure their drivers and sponsors they’ll still compete as the lawsuit continues.

At issue is that both Jordan's 23XI and Front Row Motorsports refused to sign a take-it-or-leave-it charter agreement presented by NASCAR in September, just 48 hours before the playoffs began.

The six-time NBA champ will try Sunday to win his first title as NASCAR team owner. Tyler Reddick's No. 45 crew is glad he's on their side.

Tyler Reddick needs no pep talk or motivation when it comes to winning his first Cup Series title. He drives for Michael Jordan and the NBA Hall of Famer collected six championships in his unwavering desire for excellence at all times.

IX and Front Row Motorsports -- the two teams suing NASCAR over an antitrust complaint -- said Saturday they will compete in 2025 as "open teams" while the legal process continues

The two teams suing NASCAR over an antitrust complaint said Saturday they will compete in 2025 as “open teams” after the sanctioning body removed anticompetitive release claims that will allow them to

XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports will compete next season as open teams in the NASCAR Cup Series. "We are pleased to announce that NASCAR has removed the anticompetitive release requirement in its open agreement,

If NASCAR has any hard feelings against Michael Jordan's 23XI Racing team or Front Row Motorsports for suing them, they're not manifesting those feelings on the racetrack. Not yet, anyway. According to the Associated Press,