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NASCAR Settles Antitrust Case With 23XI and Front Row, Paving Way for Evergreen Charters

The settlement establishes evergreen team charters after years of dispute.

Overview

  • The agreement was announced on the ninth day of trial in federal court in Charlotte, prompting the jury’s dismissal and halting proceedings.
  • NASCAR will issue an amendment to charter holders to implement a form of evergreen charters, subject to mutual agreement.
  • 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports will have their Cup Series charters restored for the 2026 season after racing largely unchartered in 2025.
  • Financial terms are confidential, though trial testimony from an economist cited combined damages in the roughly $300–$365 million range.
  • U.S. District Judge Kenneth Bell called the resolution appropriate and beneficial for the sport, with case dismissal and implementation steps to follow.