Michael Jordan Testifies in NASCAR Antitrust Trial, Says He Had No Choice but to Sue ‘The Entity’

Michael Jordan Testifies in NASCAR Antitrust Trial, Says He Had No Choice but to Sue ‘The Entity’
Michael Jordan, co-owner of 23XI Racing, sits in his pit box during a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Talladega Superspeedway, on Oct. 6, 2024, in Talladega, Ala. Butch Dill/AP Photo
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CHARLOTTE, N.C.—Retired NBA great Michael Jordan took the stand at the landmark NASCAR antitrust case Friday and testified that he has been a fan of the stock car series since he was a child but felt he had little choice but to sue to force changes in a business model he sees shortchanging teams and drivers risking their lives to keep the sport going.

Jordan testified before a packed courtroom for an hour. His celebrity drew quips from the judge and even a defense attorney as he outlined why the team he co-owns, 23XI, had joined Front Row Motorsports in going to court against the top auto racing series in the United States.