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NASCAR Settles Antitrust Case With 23XI and Front Row, Agrees to Permanent Charters

The deal ends a high‑profile trial, positioning teams for longer‑term security through an evergreen charter framework.

Overview

  • Announced on the ninth day of trial in Charlotte, the settlement led Judge Kenneth Bell to dismiss the jury and praise the compromise.
  • NASCAR will send an amendment to charter holders outlining a form of evergreen charters for signature, with financial terms kept confidential.
  • 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports will have their charters returned for the 2026 season after competing unchartered for much of 2025.
  • The teams had alleged anticompetitive practices and presented expert testimony pegging damages in the hundreds of millions, but the case ends without a verdict.
  • The resolution removes the risk of years of appeals and provides greater stability for teams, tracks, sponsors and broadcasters heading into 2026.