The Daily Express U.S. Sport takes a look at 5 key takeaways from NASCAR's antitrust lawsuit settlement with 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports.

The trial might have concluded in a settlement Thursday. But the effects of this legal battle will endure in NASCAR’s world for a long time.

In antitrust trial testimony, an economist testified that restrictions on tracks, teams, and Gen 7 technology prevent competition and depress team revenue.

The antitrust case between 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports versus NASCAR finally made its way to the courtroom more than a year after the process began in fall 2024. The trial began on Monday, Dec. 1, and there is still much more planned for next week.

After a year since 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports filed a federal lawsuit against NASCAR and its chairman, Jim France. The parties go to court:

Michael Jordan, basketball legend and 23XI Racing co-owner, gave testimony on Friday in the NASCAR Anti-Trust Trial after Heather Gibbs emotionally testified on Dec. 5.

NASCAR began presenting its defense with Executive Vice President and Chief Racing Development Officer John Probst and a discussion of the thinking that led to the Next Gen race car.