Overview

• A federal appellate court has indicated it may overturn the injunction allowing 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports to compete as chartered teams during their antitrust lawsuit against NASCAR.
• The lawsuit, filed in October 2024, challenges NASCAR's charter system, which guarantees 36 of 40 race slots to charter-holding teams and requires signing waivers against litigation.
• Overturning the injunction would force the teams to qualify for limited open slots at each race, risking significant financial and operational impacts mid-season.
• Denny Hamlin, co-owner of 23XI Racing, expressed confidence in the case despite the legal uncertainty, emphasizing the team's readiness to compete under current circumstances.
• Judge Steven Agee has urged both parties to engage in court-ordered mediation, though no resolution appears imminent ahead of the scheduled December trial.