The NASCAR antitrust case is now in its second week. And every new update brings up some new drama and information. “I don’t think I’m underselling it to say Jim France’s testimony was shockingly bad so far. Just not good at all for NASCAR IMO.” This is what NASCAR Journalist Jeff Gluck had to say after yesterday’s court day.

This wasn’t just another dust-up over charters or a routine business dispute; it felt like a moment where the sport was being forced to look in the mirror. As testimony dragged into its second week, the tension shifted from the track to the witness stand, and the balance of power in NASCAR suddenly felt less permanent than it once did.

Is the antitrust lawsuit settled once and for all?

Jim France took the stand yesterday expecting to steady NASCAR’s defense, but the cross-examination turned into a marathon that left more questions than answers. For over two years, teams like Michael Jordan’s 23XI Racing had pushed hard for permanent charters and a fairer cut of the revenue pie, only to get a final offer they saw as stacked against them.

Now today, reporters like Bob Pockrass picked up on the shifting mood, noting the judge’s unusual move with the jury: “Could there be a settlement? … The judge told the jury they are going sacrifice an hour of their time to hopefully save several hours of their time.”

While Kelly Crandall detailed how Judge Bell brought them in and said “don’t get comfortable,” recessing for one hour to hopefully save “many hours” in the trial. As the courtroom was heating up, a jaw-dropping update came through moment after.

“Jeffrey Kessler tells the court: “I’m pleased to say the parties have positively settled this matter in a way that will benefit the industry going forward.””

Jeff Gluck posted on X, that left the NASCAR community stunned. As the settlement talks continue, more updates are yet to come.