Michael Jordan reveals expectations for 23XI, Front Row NASCAR lawsuit at Talladega

Everywhere he goes, Michael Jordan has all eyes on him. But this week, that might be even more true at Talladega. As a NASCAR team owner, Jordan is shaking things up with the recent 23XI, Front Row lawsuit.

Michael Jordan and Denny Hamlin are either winning over fans or making a lot of enemies. Going toe-to-toe with NASCAR is no small feat and it remains to be seen if they will be able to win any concessions.

Bob Pockrass of FOX Sports caught up with Jordan. The GOAT talked about his expectations for the lawsuit.

“…for the smaller teams as well, it’s not just me. Obviously, I think everybody should have an opportunity to be successful in any business,” explained Jordan. “My voice is saying it hasn’t been happening.”

Even though his team brought this lawsuit forward, he is not looking for a drawn out process. MJ wants to see this, and he expects to see this, end quickly.

“I’d rather for it to be as quick as possible,” Jordan continued. “I don’t want it to linger long and hopefully, we can come to our senses and come up with something that makes sense for everybody.”

Jim France is at Talladega, but MJ has no intention of speaking to the NASCAR CEO.

“No, I had no anticipation of running into him or speaking to him today. You know, they still have to reply to what we’ve said thus far. Otherwise, it’s just business as usual.”

Michael Jordan speaks, Jim France keeps quiet

Spotted walking around the garage, Jim France has refused to comment on the newly released NASCAR lawsuit. 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports are suing NASCAR over antitrust claims.

The lawsuit, at its core, states that NASCAR has created a monopoly for stock car racing. This is done through provisions in the charter agreement, how NASCAR owns the Next Gen cars and all rights to them, the inability for teams to participate in races outside of NASCAR, and even pointing at the single source suppliers for the Next Gen car.

Jim France apparently does not want to talk about it. At least not right now. NASCAR has yet to officially respond to the claims.

Bob Pockrass of FOX Sports and Jeff Gluck of The Athletic both tried to get comments from France, the CEO of NASCAR. He would not take the bait.

“Excited about our championship battles and looking forward to a fantastic race today,” France said to Gluck.