After an eight-day legal battle in a federal courtroom in Charlotte, North Carolina, the case of NASCAR v. 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports has officially

“The hardest part about playing chicken is knowing when to flinch.” With that quote from actor Scott Glenn in “The Hunt for Red October” comes the next question: who blinked, NASCAR or the teams of 23XI and Front Row Motorsports?

Richard Childress took the stand Tuesday in Day 7 of the 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports versus NASCAR antitrust lawsuit trial. While being questioned by NASCAR on cross-examination, a notable news item was revealed.

NASCAR chairman and CEO Jim France was called as the final witness for the plaintiffs, 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports, in the antitrust lawsuit the teams filed against France and the sport he owns and operates.

In his testimony Tuesday, the six-time Cup champion owner said he’d considered selling part of his 60% stake in Richard Childress Racing.

Dale Earnhardt Jr., just like the rest of the NASCAR community, is keeping a close eye on the 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports versus NASCAR antitrust lawsuit trial. Through now eight days of court,