Federal judge rules against NASCAR in antitrust case from 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports

A federal judge has denied NASCAR's motions to dismiss an antitrust lawsuit from 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports. The teams are seeking charter recognition for the 2025 season, claiming NASCAR has a monopoly. The judge also rejected NASCAR's request for the teams to post a bond to cover potential fees if they lose. 23XI Racing, co-owned by Michael Jordan, and Front Row Motorsports argue they would face irreparable harm without chartered status. NASCAR operates a franchise system with 36 chartered cars and four open spots. The teams refused to sign a new charter agreement and claim they are not receiving a fair share of resources.