For months, the battle over NASCAR’s charter system has dominated off-track conversations. The lawsuit from 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports challenges NASCAR’s control of charters and accuses the body of antitrust behavior. Stewart-Haas Racing’s exit at the end of 2024 and the sale of its four charters added to the drama. That move created uncertainty for teams that did not sign the new charter agreement. Now, with a pivotal hearing set for later this week, a new filing has shifted the conversation again and hinted at NASCAR’s next move.

The court fight has forced NASCAR to reveal more about how it classifies and manages charters. NASCAR argues that 23XI and FRM gave up their rights by refusing to sign the 2025 deal. Both teams insist they were forced out of the competition. The sta

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