Jimmie Johnson, the seven-time NASCAR Cup Series champion and Legacy Motor Club co-owner, kicked off a lawsuit battle back in April this year when he sued Rick Ware Racing over a soured charter deal. The agreement, which was meant to secure a third charter for Legacy’s expansion plans starting in 2026, has just taken a new turn, in Johnson’s and LMC’s favor.

Rick Ware Racing had fired back with a countersuit in June, claiming mix-ups over which specific charter was on the table and when the transfer would happen. This was fueled by the entry of T.J. Puchyr, co-founder of Spire Motorsports, who aimed to buy those charters from RWR, ultimately getting a TRO from the court, halting RWR’s and Puchyr’s plans. And now, the judge has given a new update on the case.

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