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Major blow for NASCAR teams 23XI and Front Row in charter case
The US Court of Appeals in North Carolina has revoked the preliminary injunction that allowed 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports to compete in the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series as charter teams. This decision came after both teams refused to sign a new charter agreement in September and filed a case against NASCAR, alleging antitrust law violations. The judge had initially granted a preliminary injunction in December, permitting them to continue as charter teams during the legal proceedings. NASCAR appealed against this injunction, and a three-judge panel recently ruled in favor of the organization, stating that the plaintiffs did not show a clear likelihood of success on their antitrust claims. As a result, 23XI and FRM could lose their charters and have to compete as ‘Open teams’, potentially impacting their ability to receive exclusive charter team prize money. Despite this setback, the teams have two weeks to request another hearing and remain determined to fight for a fair economic system in stock car racing.
