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Denny Hamlin acknowledged for the first time Friday it is “TBD” if 23XI Racing will compete in 2025. The reaction comes a day after 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports were denied their prelimina…
Denny Hamlin acknowledged for the first time that it is “TBD” if 23XI Racing will compete in 2025. The reaction follows the denial of their preliminary injunction request alongside Front Row Motorsports. These two teams, not having signed the 2025 charter agreement, have brought an antitrust lawsuit against NASCAR and aim to race as charter teams for the upcoming season amidst the litigation. Hamlin expressed uncertainty regarding the participation of the Nos. 23 and 45 teams in The Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium and the Daytona 500, citing navigational agreements. Despite the ruling denying the injunction, 23XI Racing plans to appeal, with the possibility of filing a renewed motion if circumstances change. The team intends to expand to three full-time entries next season and is looking to purchase a charter from Stewart-Haas Racing. The approval of charter sales by NASCAR remains uncertain if 23XI Racing is unable to secure a purchase. Hamlin disclosed that he does not have any indication regarding the situation.
