Michael Jordan's 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports Escalate Legal Battle Against NASCAR

The teams allege monopolistic practices by NASCAR over its charter system, with new developments including judicial reassignment and claims of retaliatory actions.

• 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports have filed an antitrust lawsuit against NASCAR, accusing the organization of monopolistic practices through its charter system.
• The lawsuit centers on NASCAR allegedly rescinding charter approvals for the teams unless they drop their legal claims, which both teams have refused to do.
• A new judge, Kenneth D. Bell, has been assigned to the case, replacing Judge Frank D. Whitney, whose prior rulings were seen as favoring NASCAR.
• The teams argue that competing as 'open teams' without charters would cause irreparable harm, while NASCAR maintains that any damages would be purely financial and recoverable.
• NASCAR President Steve Phelps has defended the charter system as essential for the sport’s sustainability, while 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports seek structural changes to improve competitive equity.

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