JENNA FRYER Auto Racing Writer.

Michael Jordan’s attorneys are under pressure to wrap up their case in the federal antitrust trial against NASCAR. The trial, which began last week, has seen slow progress, prompting the judge to urge both sides to speed up. On Monday, an economist testified that NASCAR owes $364.7 million to 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports in a revenue-sharing dispute. The economist claims NASCAR used anticompetitive practices, shorting teams over a billion dollars from 2021 to 2024. NASCAR disputes these findings and plans to present its own expert witnesses. The trial highlights ongoing tensions over NASCAR’s charter agreement.

NASCAR is facing a federal antitrust lawsuit involving team owner Richard Childress. The case highlights tensions between teams and NASCAR executives over a new revenue-sharing agreement. Childress was the subject of derogatory texts from NASCAR Commissioner Steve Phelps. Basketball great Michael Jordan has also refused NASCAR’s offer and is suing the France family, which owns NASCAR. Jordan and Denny Hamlin are seeking $340 million in damages. The trial, in its second week, has revealed financial struggles for some teams. Childress, who signed the charter agreement, is expected to testify soon, adding more drama to the case.

A top NASCAR executive, Scott Prime, returns to the stand Wednesday in an antitrust case accusing NASCAR of monopolistic practices. The lawsuit, filed by 23XI Racing, owned by Michael Jordan and Denny Hamlin, and Front Row Motorsports, claims NASCAR’s charter agreements are unfair. These agreements are NASCAR’s version of a franchise model. The case highlights a two-year negotiation that ended with a deal many teams found unsatisfactory. Attorney Jeffrey Kessler presented evidence of NASCAR’s attempts to prevent rival series and lock tracks into exclusivity clauses. The trial is expected to last two weeks, with key figures like Jordan and Front Row owner Bob Jenkins set to testify.