NASCAR CEO Jim France is facing an antitrust lawsuit filed by 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports, accusing NASCAR of creating a monopoly in stock car racing.

Bill France Jr. didn’t boast of weaponry, but he took part of his father’s style and bravado and mixed it with a big dose of pragmatism and carried NASCAR through its growing years, ruling as what some might call a compassionate dictator. He listened and learned and heard opposing arguments, but, like his father, it wasn’t wise to cross him.

Michael Jordan's racing team and fellow team Front Row Motorsports said NASCAR has used anticompetitive practices to prevent fair compensation in the sport.