All articles tagged with #charter status
Denny Hamlin reaffirmed his support for an antitrust lawsuit against NASCAR, emphasizing that all details will be revealed on December 1, despite his team, 23XI Racing, competing without charter status at Dover. The court recently denied a temporary restraining order for the teams to operate as chartered teams, but Hamlin remains committed to the legal process, asserting that all will be exposed and that he has no doubts about the lawsuit.
A U.S. District Court declined to grant a temporary restraining order allowing 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports to race as chartered teams at Dover, classifying them as open teams. Despite this, both teams plan to compete, though they will receive less money due to losing charter status. The teams are challenging NASCAR's practices, arguing that losing their charters could harm their sponsors and drivers, but the court noted NASCAR's assurances that their cars will qualify for upcoming races and that no charters will be sold before a full hearing.
A federal judge denied a motion by Michael Jordan's 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports to be recognized as chartered NASCAR teams amid an ongoing antitrust lawsuit against NASCAR. The teams, which refused a charter agreement from NASCAR, argue that operating as open teams could lead to financial losses and sponsor issues. The judge ruled that the teams failed to demonstrate immediate irreparable harm, but they may renew their motion if circumstances change.