CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The theme of family ties in motorsports was woven through Michael Jordan's federal antitrust lawsuit against NASCAR, with witness after witness testifying to their emotional connections to the top motorsports series in the United States.

A Joe Gibbs Racing insider makes a confident prediction about how the timing of pitstops will improve going forward to 2026.

Race car driver and 23XI Racing co-owner Denny Hamlin called NASCAR's proposed 2025 racing contract that spurred the case a “death sentence” for his business.

NASCAR, 23XI Racing, and Front Row Motorsports are pleased to announce a mutually agreed-upon resolution that delivers long-term stability and creates the conditions for meaningful growth for all teams in a more competitive environment.

Kaulig will be represented by full-time drivers Brenden Queen, Daniel Dye, and Justin Haley throughout the 2026 season. The first race of the upcoming season is scheduled for February 1, 2026. Named the Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium, fans can watch the Cup Series event live on FOX Sports.

During the now-concluded NASCAR antitrust trial, the head of competition for the series, John Probst, testified that he is “very