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Without charters, what would happen to 23XI and FRM as open teams?

Thursday, news broke that the U.S. Court of Appeals plans to overturn the preliminary injunction that allowed 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports to compete with charters while suing NASCAR over the 2025 Charter Agreement. Should the ruling go uncontested, it will take effect on June 26th and both teams…

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23XI and FRM likely to lose NASCAR charters after major loss in U.S. Court of Appeals

In a contentious hearing on May 9th, the United States Court of Appeals (in Richmond, Va.) heard arguments from the lead attorney for both NASCAR and the race teams as the sanctioning body aimed to overturn the preliminary injunction granted to 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports in December of last…

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Chandler Smith goes from third to first to win North Wilkesboro Truck thriller

For most of the NASCAR Truck race at North Wilkesboro, Corey Heim was firmly in control. It was a dominant performance that didn't end with a victory celebration, but bitterness and anger for the driver of the No. 11 TRICON Toyota.

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Judge warns 23XI and FRM "you can't have your cake and eat it too"

23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports faced off with NASCAR on Friday in the latest war of words as this tense legal battle continues. It was Judge Paul Victor Niemeyer, Judge Steven Agee, and Judge Stephanie Thacker listening to oral arguments in the United States Court of Appeals located in…

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23XI and FRM file motion to probe F1's finances for NASCAR lawsuit

23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports have been busy over the last two weeks filing court motions to convince various sports leagues to comply with previously issued subpoenas for the teams' ongoing lawsuit against NASCAR. Among these was a motion filed in the US District Court of Colorado on April…

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This Off-Road Motorcycle Race Just Got Cancelled Because of Pigs, No Really

The 2025 Paulo Duarte FIM EnduroGP World Championship has hit an unexpected roadblock with the cancellation of the EnduroGP of Romania, which was originally set for June 20 through 22 in Bacău. Despite the best efforts of the FIM, Romania Motorcycle Federation (FRM), Prime Stadium, and LX-Cape Motoclub, the event…

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NASCAR countersues 23XI and FRM, claiming scheme to "threaten, coerce, and extort" sport

In the latest development surrounding the ongoing legal saga between 23XI Racing, Front Row Motorsports and NASCAR, the sanctioning body has decided to file its own countersuit against the teams.

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NASCAR says 23XI and FRM "undermine" the brand in latest court filing

The drama continues to unfold in this latest chapter of the contentious lawsuit where 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports sues NASCAR over the series' 2025 Charter Agreement.

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Judge denies NASCAR's request to dismiss the 23XI, FRM lawsuit

Another loss in court for NASCAR today in their legal battle with 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports, as Judge Kenneth D. Bell, who is presiding over the case, denied the series' motion for dismissal.

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FRM signs Zane Smith as its third driver for 2025 (with a little courtroom help)

Front Row Motorsports signs Zane Smith as third driver for 2025, following legal victory over NASCAR and expansion to three-car Cup Series team.

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Court denies NASCAR's request for delay in SHR charter transfer

Another loss for NASCAR on Monday when Judge Kenneth D. Bell of the US District Court denied the series' request to delay the transfer of the Stewart-Haas Racing charter to Front Row Motorsports. The request was in response to last week's ruling, when Judge Bell had granted a preliminary injunction to…

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23XI and FRM will keep NASCAR charters in legal win

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23XI and FRM will keep NASCAR charters in huge legal win

23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports have been granted the preliminary injunction to keep their charters for the 2025 season while the antitrust lawsuit against NASCAR and the France family continues. The ruling is just for next year and states that the disputed sections of the 2025 Charter Agreement that…

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NASCAR vs. 23XI and FRM: Live timeline of the antitrust lawsuit

The 2024 NASCAR Cup Series has been one of the more dramatic seasons in recent memory, and the drama was not limited to the track. Perhaps the biggest news of the year came when Charter negotiations fell apart, leading to a closely followed court battle between the dynastic France family…

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Your complete guide to NASCAR's 2025 Silly Season

When Stewart-Haas Racing announced the imminent closure of its four-car NASCAR Cup Series operation, it sent shockwaves through the sport, while scattering a lot of talented people throughout the paddock. It's end became the catalyst to what has become one of the silliest silly seasons in some time. Several drivers…

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NASCAR won't "negotiate in the media about charters"

NASCAR President Steve Phelps and Chief Operating Officer Steve O'Donnell sat down with media Friday at Phoenix Raceway to discuss several topics of interest. But in his opening statement, Phelps made sure to address the pressing issue of charters.

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23XI and FRM move to keep charters, want "immediate access" to NASCAR documents

As expected after last week's lawsuit filing, 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports have filed a motion for a preliminary injunction, seeking to keep their charters for the 2025 season while the lawsuit is ongoing. If their request is not granted, they will be forced to compete as "open" teams next…

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Seeking Talladega redemption, can Michael McDowell be the next playoffs spoiler?

Michael McDowell is a pole miser as of late, earning his sixth pole of the 2024 season at Talladega Superspeedway -- a category where he leads all drivers so far this year. It's a tremendous feat for a driver who failed earn a single pole in the first 15 years…

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Denny Hamlin would "love to see change" in NASCAR after lawsuit

Denny Hamlin, who co-owns 23XI Racing along with longtime friend Michael Jordan, revealed that the NBA legend sent him a clip from the move 'Moneyball' this week after the lawsuit's filing. It included this relevant line: "The first one through the wall always get bloody."

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Talladega 1969: The year NASCAR’s star drivers boycotted the big race

The recent news about 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports (FRM) filing an antitrust lawsuit against NASCAR is an incredible step to try and limit the power of the dynastic France family. It’s also not the first time those within the sport pushed back against the ruling body.

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23XI Racing and Front Motorsports sue NASCAR over charter

23XI Racing and Front Motorsports have filed a joint lawsuit against NASCAR accusing the governing body of "anti-competitive and monopolistic control of the sport".

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23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports sue NASCAR for "anti-competitive practices"

On Wednesday morning, two NASCAR teams — Front Row Motorsports and 23XI (co-owned by Michael Jordan and Denny Hamlin) — filed a joint antitrust lawsuit against NASCAR accusing the sport's governing body, run by the dynastic France family, of "anti-competitive and monopolistic control of the sport." Both teams had publicly…

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SHR fallout continues as Gragson joins Front Row Motorsports for 2025 NASCAR Cup

Noah Gragson has become the third current Stewart-Haas Racing driver in the NASCAR Cup Series to land a new home for the 2025 season.

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Noah Gragson to join Front Row Motorsports in 2025

Front Row Motorsports – which previously had announced it would add a third team next year – announced on Wednesday that it had signed Noah Gragson to a multi-year deal to drive for one of its teams beginning next season.

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Gilliland re-signs as Front Row Motorsports’ NASCAR Cup team leader

Gilliland, 24, has led a career-high 101 laps and has shown up near the front in many races this season.

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