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NASCAR Appeals Court Urges Mediation in Antitrust Dispute with 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports

Judges express skepticism about the preliminary injunction allowing the teams to race as charter members without waiving antitrust claims, signaling potential changes ahead.

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Overview

  • The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals heard oral arguments on NASCAR’s appeal of the preliminary injunction granted to 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports in December 2024.
  • Judges questioned the legality of the injunction, which allows the teams to race as charter members without signing release waivers, and suggested the relief might be vacated.
  • Both sides were encouraged to pursue mediation, with a mediator already assigned but the process yet to begin.
  • NASCAR argued that the injunction imposes an unwanted contractual relationship and harms other charter teams by redistributing revenue.
  • A trial date for the broader antitrust case remains set for December 1, 2025, with potential risks for teams, including financial instability and driver departures, if the injunction is overturned.