Tyler Reddick waves to fans during driver introductions before the NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Daytona International Speedway, Aug. 23, 2025, in Daytona Beach, Fla.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) -- The bitter fight between NASCAR and two of its teams who have filed a federal antitrust lawsuit against the stock-racing giant spilled into public view Thursday during an acrimonious hearing that included the disclosure of expletive-laden emails and text messages from team owner Michael Jordan and other high-profile litigants.
In one exchange, the retired NBA Hall of Famer and co-owner of the 23XI Racing Team used disparaging language about Joe Gibbs Racing and the 13 other teams that signed NASCAR's new charter agreements last September.