The antitrust lawsuit case between 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports versus NASCAR continued with a court filing entered just hours before qualifying for the Daytona 500 began.
Here’s what happened this week:
- On Wed. (Feb. 12), NASCAR filed its brief to the U. S. Court of Appeals Fourth Circuit, making an argument the circuit court should overturn the decision of the district court to grant the team’s preliminary injunctions. Reversing the decision would mean 23XI and Front Row would no longer be granted charters to compete while the lawsuit continues (arguments in the case are expected in May).
- The 68-page brief argues “The district court had no basis to grant any injunctive relief…”
- NASCAR claims “the district court abused its discretion” by granting the injunctions, “committing several legal errors” in the process.
- NASCAR goes on to state they want to split the revenue between the remaining 32 charter teams that signed, excluding the “owners that undermine NASCAR’s brand and seek advantages over other owners in Charter terms.”
- Jenna Fryer of the Associated Press reported NASCAR will end the charter system if the teams prevail in their lawsuit.
Just for those who didn’t bother to read the story — this is very, very pertinent https://t.co/5sw2fteXNc https://t.co/P9lY0kV8zh
— Jenna Fryer (@JennaFryer) February 13, 2025
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