NASCAR has accused Michael Jordan’s race team of being part of an “illegal cartel” in a fiery lawsuit. Jordan’s 23XI Racing, Jordan’s longtime business manager, Curtis Polk, and another team, Front Row Motorsports,

NASCAR has now brought a counterclaim against the teams and Curtis Polk — a 23XI co-owner who has advised Jordan for decades.

NASCAR sued 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports, saying in court documents that the two companies want to eliminate the charter system.