NASCAR Countersues 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports in Charter Dispute

The racing organization alleges antitrust violations by the two teams, escalating an ongoing legal battle over charter agreements.

NASCAR has filed a counterclaim against 23XI Racing, co-owned by Michael Jordan and Denny Hamlin, and Front Row Motorsports, accusing them of antitrust violations.
The dispute centers on the 2025 Charter Agreements, which 23XI and Front Row refused to sign, claiming NASCAR operates as a monopoly to the detriment of racing teams.
NASCAR alleges the teams engaged in anticompetitive conduct, including threats of boycotts and media campaigns, to extract favorable terms for charters.
A federal judge previously ruled in favor of 23XI and Front Row, allowing them to compete as chartered teams in 2025 while the legal case proceeds.
The case is expected to continue in court, with oral arguments in an appeal scheduled for May, though a settlement remains possible before the trial set for December.