NASCAR Adjusts Charter Clause, Allowing 23XI Racing and FRM to Compete in 2025

NASCAR's decision to remove an anticompetitive clause offers a lifeline to teams involved in a legal battle over charter agreements.

NASCAR has removed the anticompetitive clause from the charter agreement, allowing 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports to operate as open teams in 2025.
The decision comes as both teams are engaged in a lawsuit against NASCAR, claiming that the charter agreement is monopolistic.
Denny Hamlin, co-owner of 23XI Racing, defended the team's stance and criticized NASCAR's business model, highlighting financial challenges faced by team owners.
The legal battle continues as 23XI Racing and FRM plan to appeal a previous court ruling that denied their injunction request.
Fans and industry figures, including Tony Stewart, have expressed support for the teams, criticizing NASCAR's handling of the charter system.