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Teams’ Economist in NASCAR Antitrust Trial Seeks $364.7 Million, Cites $1.06 Billion Underpayment

NASCAR’s cross-examination challenges the economist’s Formula 1 comparisons.

Overview

  • Dr. Edward A. Snyder testified that 23XI Racing should receive $215.8 million and Front Row Motorsports $148.9 million, totaling $364.7 million in damages.
  • He told jurors NASCAR underpaid charter teams by roughly $1.06 billion from 2021 to 2024 and described the sanctioning body as a monopolist that controls tracks, teams, and cars.
  • Snyder’s model referenced an estimate that Formula 1 distributes about 45% of revenue to teams versus roughly 25% in NASCAR, a premise NASCAR’s lawyers dispute.
  • Defense attorney Larry Buterman pressed Snyder on his F1 comparisons and factual claims, including statements about non-compete clauses and the timing of track exclusivity payments.
  • Court sessions have been extended as Snyder’s testimony continues, with the case stemming from 23XI and Front Row’s 2024 refusal to sign NASCAR’s new charter agreement.