23XI and Front Row Challenge NASCAR's Practices

23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports have filed an antitrust lawsuit against NASCAR, seeking a preliminary injunction to continue competing in 2025 as chartered teams. The teams claim NASCAR engages in monopolistic practices that stifle competition, citing issues with the 2025 charter agreements that allegedly prohibit antitrust actions. The lawsuit challenges NASCAR's control over the sport, accusing it of favoring itself at the expense of teams and fans. Both teams are requesting expedited discovery to access key documents from top NASCAR executives. NASCAR has hired attorney Chris Yates, known for high-profile sports cases, to defend against these allegations. This legal battle represents a significant challenge to NASCAR's business practices and could impact the structure of professional stock car racing.