It was another busy week in the courtroom between NASCAR and 23XI Racing/Front Row Motorsports. Here’s what happened in the case this week.
- On Monday (June 23), Judge Kenneth D. Bell denied the teams’ motion to dismiss NASCAR’s claim against them. Said Bell, “The challenges to the Counterclaim are best addressed at summary judgment, with a more developed factual record.”
- Jeffrey Kessler issued a statement of his own following the denial. “Judge Bell’s decision today is encouraging even though we are disappointed he did not dismiss NASCAR’s meritless, retaliatory counterclaim. This counterclaim is a tactic by NASCAR to divide and distract. We remain confident in our case and motivated by our original intent – to ensure a competitive and fair sport for all drivers, teams, fans and partners.”
- On Tuesday (June 24) IndyCar filed a motion in federal court to keep NASCAR from deposing IndyCar president Doug Boles in the case. The deposition was scheduled for Friday.
- On Wednesday (June 25) it was reported that the non-suing teams will provide NASCAR with financial information, to be viewed only by appropriate attorneys and experts.
- On Thursday (June 26) a U.S. District Court Judge in Indiana put a hold on NASCAR’s deposition of Boles, pending a ruling on IndyCar’s motion to stop the scheduled deposition.
A member of the National Motorsports Press Association (NMPA), Samuel also covers NASCAR for Yardbarker, Field Level Media, and Heavy Sports. He will attend the University of Arkansas in the fall of 2025.