Court Halts Rick Ware Racing's Charter Actions in $45 Million Dispute with Legacy Motor Club

A temporary restraining order prevents Rick Ware Racing from selling or leasing the charter as legal battles over a record-breaking agreement intensify.

• Legacy Motor Club, co-owned by Jimmie Johnson, has filed a lawsuit against Rick Ware Racing over an alleged breach of a $45 million NASCAR charter sale agreement.
• The central dispute revolves around the timing of the charter transfer, with Legacy claiming it was for the 2026 season, while Rick Ware Racing asserts it was for 2027.
• A court issued a temporary restraining order on April 9, 2025, barring Rick Ware Racing from selling, leasing, or otherwise encumbering the charter for at least 10 days.
• The $45 million deal represents a record-breaking valuation in NASCAR's charter system, highlighting the escalating financial stakes in team ownership.
• This case underscores broader tensions in NASCAR's evolving charter system, which has seen skyrocketing valuations and increasing legal disputes among teams.

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