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Michael Jordan says he was "all in" on NASCAR lawsuit

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King, G., & Earl, J. (2026, September 29). Michael Jordan says he was "all in" on NASCAR lawsuit. CBS News. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/michael-jordan-nascar-lawsuit-vision-for-sport-gayle-king-interview/

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CBS News · collected 2026-09-29 · by Gayle King, Jennifer Earl

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Michael Jordan, co-owner of NASCAR team 23XI Racing, discussed the lawsuit his team filed against NASCAR in October 2024 to challenge the sport’s charter system. The lawsuit aimed to address what Jordan perceived as monopolistic practices that hindered teams from receiving proper recognition and compensation. In December 2025, NASCAR reached a settlement that provided all teams with improved terms for their charters, enhancing long-term success within the sport. During an interview on "CBS Mornings," Jordan expressed his determination to pursue legal action despite initial nervousness, emphasizing his commitment to making positive changes in NASCAR's business model.
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Michael Jordan's NASCAR team, 23XI Racing, has been dominating this season, securing pole positions in four out of six races so far. Before the racing season began in 2024, Jordan and his team filed an antitrust lawsuit against NASCAR over its charter system, which guarantees entry for 36 teams into each Cup Series race but is privately owned and controlled by the France family. The lawsuit argued that this system was monopolistic and not set up for long-term success. In December 2025, NASCAR reached a landmark settlement with all teams involved in the case, including Front Row Motorsports, offering evergreen charters with improved terms, marking a significant structural shift in how the sport is governed.

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Gayle King
5 article(s) here · 1 carrying a prediction
🔮 Before the season kicked off, Jordan and 23XI Racing that could reshape the future of NASCAR, which is privately owned and controlled by the France family.
2026-09-29 · assertive framing · Michael Jordan says he was "all in" on NASCAR lawsuit
🔮 "All I could think about was my daughter and what I needed to do to continue to be her mother and be her only parent," Warner told "CBS Mornings" in an exclusive interview.
🔮 "I could always tell by looking at her face, even if I hadn't seen her in months.
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Jennifer Earl
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🔮 There was a time period where she didn't feel like she would be able to handle any backlash that came out of it, and she reached a place where she felt that she was ready.
🔮 Before the season kicked off, Jordan and 23XI Racing that could reshape the future of NASCAR, which is privately owned and controlled by the France family.
2026-09-29 · assertive framing · Michael Jordan says he was "all in" on NASCAR lawsuit
🔮 Four shows will be held over the first weekend of April 2027.
Also by Jennifer Earl
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23XI Racing Cup Series Front Row Motorsports NASCAR the Cup Series

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NASCAR ORG · 11× Jordan GPE · 9× 23XI Racing ORG · 4× Denny Hamlin PERSON · 2× France GPE · 1× Front Row Motorsports ORG · 1× Gayle King PERSON · 1× Gayle King's PERSON · 1× Jim France PERSON · 1× the Cup Series ORG · 1×

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Today's agreement reaffirms our commitment to preserving and enhancing that value, ensuring our fans continue to enjoy the very best of stock car racing for generations to come," NASCAR chairman and CEO Jim France said in a statement at the time.
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🔮 Before the season kicked off, Jordan and 23XI Racing that could reshape the future of NASCAR, which is privately owned and controlled by the France family.
2026-09-30 · CBS News
Michael Jordan says he was "all in" on NASCAR lawsuit · assertive framing

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is back in the spotlight for something he's no stranger to: winning. asserted
he → win → something
Jordan's NASCAR team, 23XI Racing, has been dominating this season, securing in four out of six races so far, including the prestigious . asserted
team → dominate → prestigious
But his success isn't just limited to the track. asserted
success → limit → track
Before the season kicked off, Jordan and 23XI Racing that could reshape the future of NASCAR, which is privately owned and controlled by the France family. uncertain
which → kick → family
"When I got into the sport obviously a lot — as I learned, there was a lot of things that I wasn't really happy about. asserted
I → get → that
This sport was not set up for success long term for the individuals that's involved in the sport," Jordan told "CBS Mornings" co-anchor Gayle King during an interview she said was 10 years in the making. asserted
she → set → making
NASCAR introduced a charter system in 2016, a franchise-like model that guaranteed 36 teams entry into each Cup Series race and promised them "new revenue opportunities." asserted
that → introduce → opportunities
But in the antitrust lawsuit filed in October 2024, 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports argued the system was monopolistic. asserted
system → file → October
In December 2025, NASCAR reached a landmark settlement in the antitrust case, giving all teams evergreen charters with improved terms — a major structural shift for the sport. asserted
NASCAR → reach → sport
"This outcome gives all parties the flexibility and confidence to continue delivering unforgettable racing moments for our fans, which has always been our highest priority since the sport was founded in 1948. asserted
sport → give → 1948
We worked closely with race teams and tracks to create the NASCAR charter system in 2016, and it has proven invaluable to their operations and to the quality of racing across the Cup Series. asserted
it → work → Series
Today's agreement reaffirms our commitment to preserving and enhancing that value, ensuring our fans continue to enjoy the very best of stock car racing for generations to come," NASCAR chairman and CEO Jim France said in a statement at the time. asserted
France → reaffirm → time
While the financial terms of the settlement were not fully disclosed, Jordan said that he was fighting for more equity. asserted
he → disclose → equity
"[NASCAR executives] were making a good living. asserted
executives → make → living
And the people that were putting on the show was not getting the type of recognition," Jordan, who co-owns 23XI Racing with driver Denny Hamlin, said. asserted
who → put → Hamlin
Jordan said changes were necessary, and he was willing to lose the lawsuit and get kicked out of the sport to "wake up some people" about what he believed was wrong with NASCAR's business model. asserted
he → say → model
It's not like I just woke up and said, 'You know what? I'm going to go and I'm going to attack NASCAR.' asserted
I → wake → NASCAR
No, I've been involved in NASCAR. asserted
I → involve → NASCAR
I've been a supporter for NASCAR for a long period of time," he said.. asserted
he → say → time
When it came time to take the stand in court, Jordan admitted he felt nervous. asserted
he → come → court
But he said the moment he decided to file the lawsuit he was "all in." "I was aggressively going to win. asserted
I → say → lawsuit
You know … I became a competitor all over again," said Jordan, adding that he wouldn't have sued if he didn't have a strong case. asserted
he → know → case
Plus, we'll share more of that interview — and our time with Jordan on race day — Monday and Tuesday, only on "CBS Mornings." asserted
we → share → Mornings
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