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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Jenna Fryer

Fiery texts from Michael Jordan, NASCAR executives disclosed in NASCAR antitrust battle

NASCAR-Lawsuit Auto Racing - (Copyright 2024 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)

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.

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