All it took was one legal twist for NASCAR to gain the upper hand in the ongoing antitrust lawsuit. They leaned on Federal Rule of Evidence 615 to petition the court to exclude two of 23XI Racing’s three co-owners from the courtroom, claiming they may become witnesses. In the blink of an eye, Judge Kenneth Bell approved the request, cornering the team into making a tough call. And so they did.

Ahead of December’s high-stakes 23XI Racing vs. NASCAR trial, Michael Jordan has officially been named the team’s corporate representative. The move positions the NBA legend at the heart of the legal showdown, giving him full access to every witness testimony and signaling just how seriously the team takes his presence in the North Carolina courtroom.

23XI Racing confirms Michael Jordan to represen

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