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.

NASCAR urged the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit on Monday to deny an appeal filed by Michael Jordan's 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports requesting an accelerated review of their recently denied motion for a preliminary injunction.

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.

Michael Jordan’s first attempt to dunk NASCAR’s antitrust defense clanked off the rim last week, but Jordan-owned 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports are now taking their case to a higher court. On Tuesday,

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.

In recent years, His Airness has given up the basketball court for the racetrack, where winning a championship is still his top priority. We hit pit lane with His Airness as his 23XI Racing squad competed for a title.

In a court filing on Monday, NASCAR described a demand by Michael Jordan-owned 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports to accelerate review of their appeal as "highly unfair" and one that would impose "significant burdens" on both NASCAR and judges.