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Jeffrey Kessler, one of the top antitrust and sports lawyers in the country, believes a lawsuit filed by 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports will be like other moments in professional sports that…
Jeffrey Kessler, a prominent antitrust and sports lawyer, is confident that the lawsuit filed by 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports against NASCAR and CEO Jim France will lead to significant changes in the sport. The lawsuit alleges that NASCAR and the France family engage in anti-competitive practices and lack transparency, thereby stifling competition and unfairly controlling the sport to the detriment of teams, drivers, sponsors, partners, and fans. Kessler, who was hired to advise the race teams on negotiations with NASCAR, believes this legal confrontation will force NASCAR to make substantial changes for a fair system. The intent is not to settle for minor adjustments but to create a transformative shift in how NASCAR operates. The teams have been engaged in negotiations with NASCAR over the 2025 Charter Agreement, with disagreements revolving around revenue sharing, charter permanency, business deals, and governance involvement. Team owner Bob Jenkins emphasized the financial strain on teams and the need for a more equitable arrangement in the sport. The lawsuit represents a stand against NASCAR’s tactics of division and conquest in negotiating with the teams.
