News about Denny Hamlin

Michael Jordan's racing team launches antitrust lawsuit against 'monopolistic bullies' NASCAR and Jim France

www.dailymail.co.uk, October 2, 2024
Two NASCAR teams - one of them owned by Michael Jordan - filed a federal antitrust lawsuit against the stock car series and chairman Jim France on Wednesday, claiming the new charter system limits competition by unfairly binding teams to the series, its tracks and its suppliers. 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports filed suit in the Western District of North Carolina in Charlotte after two years of contentious negotiations between the privately owned National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing and the 15 charter-holding organizations in the series' top Cup Series. 'The France family and NASCAR are monopolistic bullies,' the teams said in the lawsuit, a copy of which was obtained by The Associated Press. 'And bullies will continue to impose their will to hurt others until their targets stand up and refuse to be victims. That moment has now arrived.'

NASCAR star Joey Logano slams 'piece of c**p' rival Austin Dillon after frantic Cook Out 400 finish

www.dailymail.co.uk, August 13, 2024
On Sunday, Dillion hit Logano in Turn 4 of the final lap at Richmond Raceway coming to the checkers, spinning the No. 22 Ford. He then passed Denny Hamlin to win his first race in two years. 'I hate to do that, but sometimes you just got to have it,' Dillon said post-race. However, Logano disagreed as the two-time Cup Series champion was fuming after the race in Virginia.

Inside Michael Jordan's stunning 23XI racing base in Huntersville that even shocked the NBA legend: 'Oh, man!'

www.dailymail.co.uk, July 4, 2024
Michael Jordan was left in shock after visiting the stunning new base of his 23XI NASCAR racing team, which includes ping pong, air hockey and stacks of his signature sneakers. 'Man, oh man', the NBA legend said as he took a tour of the 114,000-square-foot facility in North Carolina. Jordan owns 23XI alongside driver Denny Hamlin, who helped design the 'Airspeed' base in Huntersville. 

Netflix's NASCAR docuseries 'Full Speed' to be released at the end of January as streaming giants look to build on success of Drive To Survive

www.dailymail.co.uk, January 10, 2024
After going behind the scenes in NASCAR, Netflix is expected to premiere its latest sports docuseries at the end of January. Following the success of the 'Drive To Survive' fly-on-the-wall Formula One documentary 'Drive To Survive,' the streaming giant has shifted its attention to American auto-racing, NASCAR,' in a series titled 'Full Speed.' The 2023 NASCAR Cup Series playoffs and championship race will be broadcast on Netflix, with the first five episodes following drivers as they fight for one of the most coveted titles in US motorsports.

Michael Jordan is involved in his NASCAR team more than ever since selling the Charlotte Hornets for $3billion earlier this month, says driver Denny Hamlin

www.dailymail.co.uk, August 6, 2023
Hamlin, a minority co-owner in the 23XI racing team, said on Saturday, 'I'm sure he's interested in more meetings.' He now wants to be on every branding email.' I'm like, 'Oh boy, this could be exciting.' The NBA's Board of Governors approved the ten-figure auction last Thursday, with New York Knicks owner James Dolan leading the lone opposition.

Shane van Gisbergen, the current V8 Supercars champion, makes history by winning his first NASCAR race

www.dailymail.co.uk, July 3, 2023
Shane van Gisbergen, the champion of supercars, has brought his driving fame to the United States, winning a thrilling NASCAR title in his first ever appearance. The two-time Bathurst 1000 champion just missed out on pole position in Chicago, but despite starting third on the grid, he stormed his way to victory on the street circuit in a thrilling attempt for a complete change. This is the first time a driver has won in their first Cup Series start in NASCAR's modern history, putting up a 60-year-first record.

Michael Jordan has added a $3 million Hennessey Venom F5 to his collection... and it's capable of reaching 300 miles per hour!

www.dailymail.co.uk, May 24, 2023
Michael Jordan is having his own week off. His Airness seems to have worked with the Hennessey Venom F5 Roadster, which is capable of speeds up to 300 miles per hour. Jordan posed outside what seemed to be his new ride in Hennessey Performance, the vehicle's designers, on social media.

Michael Jordan, the owner of the NASCAR team, attends a star-studded gathering at Daytona 500

www.dailymail.co.uk, February 19, 2023
Michael Jordan was one of a number of celebrities seen at Daytona International Speedway, with the six-time NBA champion on hand to help his other sports group, 23XI Racing. Jordan co-owns the racing group, with Denny Hamlin, a minority partner, and Joe Gibbs racing driver Denny Hamlin. Comedian Pete Davidson and Tiffany Haddish, former NFL star Brandon Marshall, WWE women's champion Charlotte Flair and actress Chase Sui, were welcomed to Daytona Beach by comedian Pete Davidson and actress Chase Sui.