NASCAR Commissioner Steve Phelps: ‘We are trying our hardest’ to settle antitrust lawsuit
October 31, 2025
NASCAR Commissioner Steve Phelps says the organization is working hard to settle a federal antitrust lawsuit with 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports. The teams, owned by Michael Jordan, Denny Hamlin, and Bob Jenkins, are suing over charter agreements. Phelps spoke at Phoenix Raceway, emphasizing NASCAR’s commitment to resolving the issue. Mediation efforts have failed, and the trial is set for December 1. Phelps defended NASCAR’s charter system, highlighting its benefits and the France family’s role in the sport’s growth. He warned that the lawsuit threatens NASCAR’s future.