Overview

• 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports told a federal judge that NASCAR’s voluntary promise to hold off on issuing, selling or leasing additional charters for 2025 does not remove the threat of irreparable harm.
• NASCAR’s filing commits to no additional 2025 charter moves and limits 2026 additions, with the league arguing those assurances make an injunction unnecessary ahead of the Dec. 1 jury trial.
• The teams seek recognition as chartered during the case and want the six disputed slots tied to their prior holdings, including two they say they bought from Stewart-Haas Racing, rather than new lower-value charters 37–40.
• NASCAR counters that the requested relief goes beyond preserving the status quo and maintains the disputed charters do not belong to the plaintiffs, warning other teams’ contract rights could be affected.
• The filings highlight immediate business risks cited by the teams, including a reported clause in 23XI driver Tyler Reddick’s contract and potential sponsor losses, as well as tensions exposed by expletive-laden messages and criticism from other owners; a ruling on the injunction is expected this week.