Michael Jordan’s 23XI Racing Accuses NASCAR of Antitrust Violations in Charter Dispute

Legal battle over charter agreements could reshape NASCAR’s competitive and financial landscape ahead of the 2025 season.

23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports have filed an antitrust lawsuit against NASCAR, alleging monopolistic practices in the charter system that governs team participation and revenue sharing.
The teams refused to sign NASCAR’s charter agreement, which all other Cup Series teams accepted, and are seeking a court injunction to compete as chartered teams in 2025 while the lawsuit proceeds.
NASCAR has withheld approval of charter purchases by 23XI and Front Row, reportedly contingent on the teams dropping their lawsuit, which the teams argue is retaliatory and anticompetitive.
A new judge has been assigned to the case, raising questions about how the legal proceedings may evolve as the start of the 2025 NASCAR season approaches.
Analysts warn that the dispute could significantly impact NASCAR’s stability, with concerns about a potential fracture in the sport similar to the 1990s split in American open-wheel racing.