NASCAR Lawsuit Injunction Denied, Penalties Upheld

A federal judge has denied the preliminary injunction request by 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports in their antitrust lawsuit against NASCAR, which sought to grant the teams charter benefits for the 2025 season. The lawsuit alleges NASCAR's charter agreements are monopolistic, restricting teams unfairly. The judge ruled that the teams failed to demonstrate imminent, irreparable harm, noting their claims were speculative. The case will now proceed on a fast-track schedule, with the current agreements set to expire at the end of the year. NASCAR's penalties for race manipulation at Martinsville also stand, with appeals by Trackhouse Racing denied and Richard Childress Racing withdrawing theirs. As the legal saga unfolds, 23XI Racing, co-owned by Michael Jordan, risks losing key sponsors and drivers if forced to compete as an open team without charter protections.