Judge denies preliminary injunction request by teams in antitrust case

Today at 01:15 PM

UPDATE: The judge overseeing the antitrust case brought against NASCAR by 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports has denied the team’s motion that NASCAR continue to allow them to operate as chartered teams while the lawsuit is underway.

The teams are expected to appeal the ruling.

Judge denied preliminary injunction for 23XI/FRM to run as chartered teams/pursue lawsuit. "At this time, Plaintiffs have not met their burden as required for a preliminary injunction. Should circumstances change, Plaintiffs may file a renewed motion for preliminary injunction."

— Bob Pockrass (@bobpockrass) November 8, 2024

ORIGINAL POST 11-4-2024: The judge assigned to the antitrust case filed by Front Row Motorsports and 23XI Racing against NASCAR did not make a decision during a hearing Monday on the teams’ request for a preliminary injunction.

The teams want NASCAR to allow them to continue to run as chartered cars while the case proceeds.  NASCAR says the teams did not sign the charter agreements so they need to compete as open teams.

A decision will likely be made before Friday.

Some things learned at hearing:
—Reddick and 23XI sponsors can leave if they run as an open team.
—NASCAR attorney said nearly half of the broadcast revenue goes to the teams as part of the new charter agreement.

— Bob Pockrass (@bobpockrass) November 4, 2024

#NASCAR … Jeffrey Kessler, attorney for 23XI/FRM, in claiming need for preliminary injunction for charter rights for two teams said in court that without charters "Our drivers are free to leave, including the driver who may be the champion of NASCAR."

— Dustin Long (@dustinlong) November 4, 2024

23XI/FRM's Jeffrey Kessler speaks outside the courthouse: pic.twitter.com/bSEx720Mfv

— Adam Stern (@A_S12) November 4, 2024