A U.S. federal judge has issued a “significant” warning to NASCAR.
NASCAR is currently in the middle of a lawsuit with 23XI and Front Row Motorsports. On Wednesday, Judge Kenneth Bell officially called out all of NASCAR. Day 3 of the trial ended with the judge sending a clear, significant warning to the entire sport.
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According to a report, NASCAR committed a no-no in court.
“NASCAR, while questioning Bob Jenkins, brought up a quote from Jeff Dickerson that was not supposed to be entered into evidence. The Defendants’ legal counsel then tried to pry into Jenkins’ non-NASCAR business finances, which had been decided pre-trial to be off limits,” On3 reported.
NASCAR received a warning. Credit: Peter Casey-Imagn Images© Peter Casey-Imagn Images
NASCAR could receive “significant” consequences if it violates the rules again.
Bob Pockrass of Fox Sports shared the latest on the situation.
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“Court done for day and Bob Jenkins testimony will continue into morning. Judge admonished NASCAR attorneys for two violations of evidentiary orders and said any additional violations will result in significant consequences,” Bob Pockrass shared on X.
“The issues weee reading a text that was not supposed to be redacted (it was from Jeff Dickerson, who isn’t a witness to verify it) and trying to delve into Bob Jenkins financials more than what had been ruled to be allowed. Judge was stern in his warning.”
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The lawsuit was filed against NASCAR by 23XI Racing, with 23XI Racing claiming that NASCAR has been violating the law, maintaining its monopoly on premier stock car racing.
23XI Racing, along with Front Row Motorsports, filed the lawsuit, accusing NASCAR of committing alleged antitrust violations.
The trial is set to continue this week.
This story was originally published by The Spun on Dec 4, 2025, where it first appeared in the NASCAR section. Add The Spun as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
