NASCAR has filed a lawsuit against Michael Jordan’s 23XI Racing team, accusing them of operating as an ""illegal cartel."" This countersuit comes after 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports sued NASCAR over its charter system,

NASCAR's revenue-sharing charter system is under threat of being disbanded according to a Wednesday counterclaim filed by the stock car series against Michael Jordan-owned 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports that singles out Jordan's longtime business manager.

The ongoing lawsuit between NASCAR, Michael Jordan-led 23XI Racing, and Front Row Motorsports took another turn Wednesday as NASCAR countersued the teams. Led by attorney Chris Yates, NASCAR filed a 31-page document alleging the two teams conspired to pressure the organization into signing a new charter agreement.