NASCAR chairman refuses to budge on team charters in testimony during Michael Jordan's lawsuit
Read full article: NASCAR chairman refuses to budge on team charters in testimony during Michael Jordan's lawsuitNASCAR Chairman Jim France has testified in Michael Jordan’s federal antitrust lawsuit against his family that he still has not changed his mind on granting teams permanent charters.
Economist says NASCAR owes $364.7M to teams in antitrust case
Read full article: Economist says NASCAR owes $364.7M to teams in antitrust caseAn economist testified in Michael Jordan’s federal antitrust trial against NASCAR that the racing series owes a combined $364.7 million in damages to the two teams suing it over a revenue-sharing dispute.
Michael Jordan's fight against NASCAR heads to court, could shake up motorsports
Read full article: Michael Jordan's fight against NASCAR heads to court, could shake up motorsportsMichael Jordan's 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports are taking NASCAR to federal court Monday over antitrust allegations.
NASCAR Commissioner Steve Phelps: 'We are trying our hardest' to settle antitrust lawsuit
Read full article: NASCAR Commissioner Steve Phelps: 'We are trying our hardest' to settle antitrust lawsuitNASCAR Commissioner Steve Phelps says the organization is working hard to settle a federal antitrust lawsuit with 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports.
NASCAR promises not to re-distribute charters amid heated antitrust suit with Michael Jordan's team
Read full article: NASCAR promises not to re-distribute charters amid heated antitrust suit with Michael Jordan's teamNASCAR has promised a federal court it won't redistribute any charters amid an antitrust lawsuit by two race teams, including one owned by Michael Jordan.
Fiery texts from Michael Jordan, NASCAR executives disclosed in NASCAR antitrust battle
Read full article: Fiery texts from Michael Jordan, NASCAR executives disclosed in NASCAR antitrust battleNASCAR and two teams, 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports, have clashed in federal court over antitrust allegations.
Denny Hamlin reveled in his zest for trash talk after ending a long winless drought at Martinsville
Read full article: Denny Hamlin reveled in his zest for trash talk after ending a long winless drought at MartinsvilleTo a familiar mixture of cheers and boos, Denny Hamlin climbed onto his No_ 11 Toyota’s doorsill and unfurled a blue flag emblazoned with “11 Against The World.”.
Team claims NASCAR rescinded approval to buy new charter unless federal antitrust suit is dropped
Read full article: Team claims NASCAR rescinded approval to buy new charter unless federal antitrust suit is droppedA new court filing says NASCAR rejected Front Row Motorsports’ agreement to purchase a charter from Stewart-Haas Racing unless the team and 23XI Racing dropped their federal antitrust lawsuit against the stock car series.
NASCAR recovers from early washouts to produce decent racing in season marred by antitrust lawsuit
Read full article: NASCAR recovers from early washouts to produce decent racing in season marred by antitrust lawsuitNASCAR opened the season with washouts in the first two races of the year that could have set the tone for a miserable 2024 campaign.
NASCAR defends drivers in Cup Series title race, officiating and playoffs as final weekend arrives
Read full article: NASCAR defends drivers in Cup Series title race, officiating and playoffs as final weekend arrivesNASCAR President Steve Phelps defended the four drivers racing for the Cup Series championship even though others had better statistics than the finalists.
Federal judge denies motion to recognize NASCAR teams as chartered organizations for next season
Read full article: Federal judge denies motion to recognize NASCAR teams as chartered organizations for next seasonA federal judge has denied a motion by two NASCAR teams — one owned by Basketball Hall of Famer Michael Jordan — to be recognized as chartered teams as they proceed in an antitrust lawsuit against the stock car series and chairman Jim France.
NASCAR to include streaming in new 7-year media rights deal that welcomes Amazon, TNT and Max
Read full article: NASCAR to include streaming in new 7-year media rights deal that welcomes Amazon, TNT and MaxNASCAR has added two new partners and streaming elements to a seven-year media rights deal that will run from 2025 through the 2031 season.
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NASCAR claims victory in finishing season during pandemic
Read full article: NASCAR claims victory in finishing season during pandemic(AP Photo/Jason Minto, File)AVONDALE, Ariz. – NASCAR will take the checkered flag on its season, one of the longest in professional sports, celebrating its ability to work through the pandemic and close its year. The season was suspended March 13 after just four of 36 races had been completed. Nobody makes any money unless NASCAR runs its races and the sport was desperate to get back to work. When the Cup champion is crowned at Phoenix Raceway, all three of NASCAR's national series will have completed their full season. “What we have done during this global pandemic is I think nothing short of remarkable,” Phelps added.
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NASCAR Drivers Rally Around Bubba Wallace After Noose Found in His Garage
Read full article: NASCAR Drivers Rally Around Bubba Wallace After Noose Found in His GarageNASCAR drivers and crew members sent a powerful message to the world on Monday: "We stand with Bubba Wallace." The show of solidarity came a day after NASCAR announced that a noose was discovered inside Wallace's garage stall at Talladega Superspeedway. pic.twitter.com/Y1IRI5qpRe NASCAR (@NASCAR) June 22, 2020"The drivers feel very strongly that they want to show their support of Bubba," NASCAR president Steve Phelps told reporters. "No one should feel uncomfortable when they come to a NASCAR race. RELATED CONTENT:NASCAR Investigating Noose Found in Bubba Wallace's Garage StallBubba Wallace Calls for NASCAR to Ban Confederate Flags at RacesNASCAR Prohibits Displaying Confederate Flag at Racing EventsNASCAR Star Kyle Larson Apologizes for Racial Slur During iRacing Event
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NASCAR vows to do better job addressing racial injustice
Read full article: NASCAR vows to do better job addressing racial injusticeThe governing body vowed to to do a better job of addressing racial injustice in the wake of George Floyd's death. Our country must do better.A black NASCAR official took a knee along pit road, mimicking a gesture used by protesters in tribute to former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick. The time is now to listen, to understand and to stand against racism and racial injustice, Phelps said. After Phelps spoke to the NASCAR drivers, they observed a 30-second moment of silence. ___Follow Paul Newberry on Twitter at https://twitter.com/pnewberry1963 and find his work at https://apnews.com___More AP NASCAR: https://apnews.com/NASCAR and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports
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