The landmark federal antitrust trial against NASCAR opened Monday. 23XI Racing, which three-time Daytona 500 winner Denny Hamlin co-owns with Michael Jordan, and Front Row Motorsports, claim the series is a monopolistic bully that leaves its teams no option but to comply with rules and financing they don’t agree with.

Denny Hamlin faces fan backlash after sharp comments about media influence and the ongoing NASCAR antitrust battle.

The 23XI Racing co-owner blasted the new Charter agreement, argued teams lack competitive options, and warned the sport’s financial model threatens their survival.

Denny Hamlin's Joe Gibbs Racing is out there for the world to see, prompting a comparison to other athletes in F1, IndyCar, and outside of the racing world

Tense exchanges filled Day 2 as Hamlin defended 23XI’s decision to sue NASCAR over what he calls an unfair model.

The cross examination was conducted by NASCAR’s antitrust defense lawyer Lawrence Buterman and their back-and-forth was emotionally charged even while adhering to court decorum.

XI Racing co-owner Denny Hamlin couldn't help but reach out to NASCAR fans on Tuesday after his cross-examination was concluded, sending a defiant message.