Michael Jordan’s 23XI vs NASCAR: The Complete Timeline
What’s Happening? The 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports lawsuit will continue for some time. However, many developments will occur along…
Following a hearing Wednesday afternoon, the judge has denied NASCAR’s motion to dismiss the lawsuit brought on by 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports. The judge also rejected NASCAR’s request that the teams pay bond on Charter money they will receive in 2025.
The motion to dismiss came not only from NASCAR but from fellow plaintiff, NASCAR CEO Jim France, on Dec. 2. In this filing, NASCAR claimed that “Plaintiffs’ Complaint reflects nothing more than dissatisfaction with business negotiations that didn’t go their way.”
The bond NASCAR motioned for would have covered any Charter earnings the teams could have to return if they ultimately lost their case. As of press time, the teams have gone from losing their Charters altogether to ultimately getting them back.
The teams’ fortunes have turned since they first lost a preliminary injunction on Nov. 8. They won a refiled version of this injunction on Dec. 18, which also ruled that NASCAR must transfer the team two Charters they purchased from Stewart-Haas Racing.
Since this ruling, the teams have moved forward with their 2025 plans. FRM has made the most announcements of either team, revealing on Dec. 20 that Chandler Smith will race for their Truck Series program, that Zane Smith will drive their expansion car on Jan. 2, and that Noah Gragson will drive the new No. 4.
FRM’s changes and 23XI’s lack of announcements are perhaps due to the court ruling that 23XI must file an injunction of its own to get its Charter from FRM. Nonetheless, the team already announced an expansion on Nov. 20, with Riley Herbst driving the No. 35, Chartered or un-chartered.
NASCAR is appealing this motion. Yet, it is unknown how long that process will take. The judge has stated, however, that he can force the teams to sell or lease their Charters if NASCAR wins the appeal.
Bob Pockrass of Fox Sports first reported this. We have covered this lawsuit extensively via the timeline linked below.
What’s Happening? The 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports lawsuit will continue for some time. However, many developments will occur along…
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