NASCAR Appeals Court Ruling in Ongoing Legal Battle With Michael Jordan’s 23XI Racing

The dispute over NASCAR's charter system intensifies as the organization challenges a preliminary injunction favoring 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports.

NASCAR has filed a 68-page appeal to overturn a preliminary injunction that allowed 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports to operate as chartered teams in 2025.
The lawsuit, initiated by 23XI Racing and Front Row in 2024, accuses NASCAR of antitrust violations, alleging excessive control over team operations through its charter system.
Charters, which guarantee race entry and financial benefits, are at the center of the dispute, with NASCAR warning it could eliminate the system entirely if it loses the case.
NASCAR argues that the injunction misapplies legal principles and accuses the judge of granting unwarranted advantages to the plaintiffs without proper hearings.
Oral arguments in the appeal are scheduled for May, with the lawsuit's outcome potentially reshaping NASCAR's team structure and financial model.