US EditionNASCAR Says Michael Jordan Antitrust Suit Is to Force Permanent Charter No Other Team Has (Copy)
NASCAR faces legal challenges from 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports over charter ownership while seeking to sell six charters valued at up to $270 million amid ongoing litigation.
- New filings reveal NASCAR has interested bidders for six NASCAR Cup Series charters valued at $270 million, with a hearing set for August 28, 2025, and trial on December 1, 2025.
- After refusing the 2025 Charter Agreement extension in September 2024, 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports filed an antitrust suit in October 2024, claiming the terms limited legal action and lacked permanent charters and fair revenue splits.
- NASCAR argued in filings that the lawsuit is "baseless," filed a counterclaim alleging collusion by 23XI Racing and Curtis Polk, cited 28% and 62% pay raises, and noted buyers interested in six charters with proceeds benefiting 30 current chartered teams.
- As a result, the teams now race as open entries, earning less than a third of chartered payouts despite a July rule guaranteeing starting spots to the 36 chartered cars in every 40-car field.
- Looking ahead, NASCAR warns that if the six charters aren't resolved after mid-December 2025, new owners can't prepare by October 1 for the Daytona 500 on February 15, 2026, affecting potential buyers and the charter market.
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Steve O'Donnell Expresses Confusion Over 23XI and FRM Lawsuit
NASCAR’s legal battle with 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports (FRM) threatens the sport’s charter system.The lawsuit accuses NASCAR of monopolistic practices. Federal courts have already issued rulings, putting the financial stability of teams like Michael Jordan and Denny Hamlin’s 23XI Racing in question.NASCAR president Steve O’Donnell admitted he is baffled by the teams’ demands. In an August 19 interview with Eric Estepp, he said, “The te…
NASCAR says Michael Jordan antitrust suit is to force permanent charter no other team has (copy)
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — NASCAR argued in its latest court filing that Michael Jordan is suing the stock car series to earn a permanent charter that no other teams possess, and that neither 23XI Racing nor Front Row Motorsports has suffered…
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Usa newsNASCAR claims Michael Jordan antitrust lawsuit is seeking a permanent charter
These latest arguments are part of the ongoing federal antitrust lawsuit filed by Jordan's 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports against NASCAR in a fight over charters.
NASCAR: Lawsuit about forcing permanent charter
NASCAR argued that Michael Jordan is suing the stock car series to earn a permanent charter that no other teams possess, and that neither 23XI Racing nor Front Row Motorsports has suffered any harm by racing as "open" entries.
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NASCAR says Michael Jordan antitrust suit is to force permanent charter no other team has
NASCAR says Michael Jordan is suing to gain a permanent charter that no other teams have. In a Monday court filing, NASCAR says neither 23XI Racing nor Front Row Motorsports has been harmed by racing as “open” entries.
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