Judge Denies NASCAR's Motion to Dismiss Antitrust Lawsuit

The case brought by 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports will proceed to discovery, challenging NASCAR's charter system as anti-competitive.

A federal judge has ruled that the antitrust lawsuit filed by 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports against NASCAR will not be dismissed, allowing the case to move forward.
The lawsuit alleges that NASCAR's charter agreements, which guarantee race participation for 36 teams, are monopolistic and unfairly restrict competition.
Judge Kenneth D. Bell also denied NASCAR's request to impose a $10 million bond per car on the plaintiffs, citing insufficient evidence of harm to NASCAR at this stage.
The case will proceed to pretrial discovery, requiring both sides to share communications, documents, and sworn testimony, potentially revealing sensitive information.
A trial is scheduled for December 2025, but the timeline could change if the parties reach a settlement or further rulings occur.