In the latest filing in the NASCAR lawsuit, the sanctioning body has told the court it intends to sell a charter to an undisclosed team. This comes amid the lawsuit that Cup Series teams, 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports, have filed against the sport.
NASCAR has been ramping up the pressure in the lawsuit lately. Now, they state that they intend to issue a charter to another organization for the 2026 season. It sounds like it is just one charter.
Right now, according to previous court rulings, the four charters that 23XI and FRM had back in 2024 prior to the lawsuit, are “non-issued.” The two charters that were bought from Stewart-Haas Racing last year are “inactive” and are not to be transferred or sold.
Now, this all hinges on the hearing later this weekend. Should the court deny the team’s request for a preliminary injunction, then this sale and transfer is likely to happen.
“Pursuant to the Court’s Orders date July 17, 2025 and July 22, 2025, NASCAR provides notice to the Court that it had discussions with [redacted],” the entry from NASCAR to the court reads. Notwithstanding this updated information, NASCAR commits that it will maintain its representations to not sell, transfer or otherwise convey this Charter until the Court issues its order on the motion for preliminary injunction currently pending before the Court.”
This is a developing story…
