Thursday's settlement was that significant for NASCAR's teams that Jordan just made himself a transformative figure in yet another sport.

NASCAR has faced sustained criticism from fans in recent years, with frustrations ranging from the Next Gen car’s struggles on short tracks to a playoff format many feel places too much emphasis on luck.

With the lawsuits behind it, NASCAR’s 2025 season turned out to be a business victory lap, as competitive racing and fresh corporate partners drove growth.

NASCAR, 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports have reached a settlement in their federal antitrust case, ending the trial on its ninth day.