Tyler Reddick’s future in the NASCAR Cup Series could hinge on several pieces of paper, i.e., a charter. After all, his contract states that if NASCAR strips of its charters 23XI Racing amid its ongoing antitrust lawsuit, he can leave the team. The clause gained particular traction when the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals denied 23XI’s appeal to keep its charters through the season. And as the lawsuit continues, 23XI’s co-owner Denny Hamlin is balancing a lot of things. But can he ensure that, among those responsibilities, he doesn’t lose any of his drivers due to a lack of charters?

Without a secured charter for 2026, and considering the talent Reddick brings, other teams won’t hesitate to make a move. Even Jordan Bianchi of The Athletic highlighted the same possibility during the July

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