ALEX ZIETLOW

The Charlotte Observer

STARTING GRID | YOUR GUIDE TO THE WEEK ON THE NASCAR CIRCUIT

Some of the most powerful names in stock car racing have voiced their sup-port for NASCAR's charter system — the same system that is at the center of the antitrust lawsuit that has been consuming the sport.

Rick Hendrick, Richard Childress, Joe Gibbs and Roger Penske are among the many high-profile people who have released declarations in support of the current charter system. The statements were released as part of NASCAR's motion for summary judgment Friday evening.

All of the statements said essentially the same thing: The lawsuit between NASCAR and plaintiffs 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports must be resolved in a way that keeps the charter system in place — even if the teams most

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