“F— the teams, dictatorship, motorsport, redneck, southern, tiny sport.” That’s what NASCAR President Steve O’Donnell vented in a leaked 2023 message, capturing the behind-the-scenes talks NASCAR executives have about teams. As the antitrust suit by 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports drags on, court files are revealing private texts that highlight sharp divides between teams and NASCAR officials. These leaked texts are either targeted towards small teams or rival series like the short-lived SRX. Fans can sense the unease building, with each disrespectful text eroding the trust between the team and NASCAR.

The messages paint a picture of upper executives clashing with team owners who built NASCAR’s legacy, leaving supporters bracing for more drama to come in the near future. Yet one set

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