NBA legend worth $3.8 billion, Michael Jordan (via Forbes), went on the witness stand on day five of the NASCAR antitrust lawsuit trial. During his time on the stand, Jordan made two comments, making the courtroom burst into laughter, easing the tension amid the high-stakes case.23XI Racing co-owner, first threw a friendly jab at his business partner, Denny Hamlin, while addressing how he got into stock car racing. Jordan revealed he grew up a Richard Petty fan, but later he drifted toward Cale Yarborough and made a funny remark about Hamlin.The Cup Series team co-owner claimed Yarborough to be the original #11 driver. The former NASCAR driver piloted the #11 Chevy and Olds for Howard & Egerton Racing and Junior Johnson & Associates from 1973 to 1980. Yarborough clinched 55 victories, 158 top fives, 172 top tens, and 39 poles while driving the #11.Meanwhile, Denny Hamlin logged 60 victories, 248 top fives, 376 top tens, and 48 poles. Despite Hamlin surpassing Yarborough, Jordan stated:“the original No. 11, sorry Denny”Later, the sanctioning body attorney showcased his gratitude toward Jordan for his time and said:"Thank you for your time and thank you for making my nine year old think Im cool."Reflecting on that, the former NBA athlete made a funny remark on Buterman not wearing Jordans on day five. He stated:“You're not wearing your Jordans today."These moments eased the tense situation of the courtroom during the session. Later, he concluded that the governing body should modify the current revenue model like other major sports leagues.Judge Bell issued a warning to NASCAR attorneys for violating court orders on the third day23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports filed an antitrust lawsuit against NASCAR in October 2024. Both teams refused to sign the charter agreement and accused the CEO, Jim France, of creating a monopoly in the sport. Following that, the lawsuit went on trial on December 1, 2025. On day three, the governing body attorneys violated two court rules.The lawyers got their first strike after questioning Front Row Motorsports owner Bob Jenkins about his outside NASCAR business ventures. Later, they publicly shared a text from Jeff Dickerson, earning the second strike.Reflecting on that, Judge Bell was impressed by the move and issued them a stern warning. He stated:"Court let out and after the jury was dismissed, Judge Bell admonished NASCAR's lawyers Twice they have violated court orders. 1) Asking Bob Jenkins about his non-NASCAR businesses when it was agreed upon in advance that it wasnt on the table and disclosing a Jeff Dickerson text message verbally when it wasnt admissible evidence. Bell said this will not be tolerated and the next time it happens, from either party, there will be significant consequences."Ahead of the warning on day three, Denny Hamlin called out stock car racing association CEO Jim France during his testimony on day two. Hamlin repeatedly called out the governing body for being a “monopoly” and accused them of having all the power.