Day one of the 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports trial is in the books. But not before it ended with team owner Denny Hamlin in tears on the witness stand.
Today marked the beginning of the long-awaited trial between 23XI Racing, Front Row Motorsports, and NASCAR.
The first day of the trial began with jury selection, with the two sides reaching a conclusion of seven men and two women from a group of 23 prospective jurors.
Though this may seem rather boring, there were some moments of excitement, with both sides’ legal teams proposing the use of visual presentations in their 75-minute opening arguments. This move was not appreciated by Judge Kenneth D. Bell, who, Bob Pockrass of FOX Sports reported, was “perturbed” by this.
During opening arguments, those in the courtroom reported that both sides stressed common things from early filings in this lawsuit. These items are familiar to those who have kept up with the case.
There were some notable claims, such as 23XI/FRM lawyer Jeffery Kessler reportedly claiming that 23XI is only profitable due to co-owner and NBA legend Michael Jordan’s celebrity and business connections.
On NASCAR’s side, attorney John Stephenson notably mentioned the recent lawsuit between Legacy Motor Club and Rick Ware Racing, in which LMC claimed that RWR was reneging on a record-breaking $45 million sale. In his opening statement, Stephenson mentioned that this suggests the three charters formerly owned by FRM and 23XI, the center of this lawsuit, are valued at over $1 billion.
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Aside from the formal beginnings of the trial, the first day also ended on a notable moment, with 23XI co-owner and Joe Gibbs Racing driver Denny Hamlin taking the stand, with his testimony, which turned emotional at the mention of his family, being cut short ahead of tomorrow’s hearing.
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