23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports sue NASCAR over its charter system, alleging antitrust violations and monopoly practices.

Michael Jordan’s 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports are set to face NASCAR in a federal antitrust trial over the sport’s charter system, which guarantees race entries and revenue shares. The teams argue NASCAR’s exclusive control over tracks, rules, and revocable charters creates a monopoly that stifles competition and denies fair revenue and governance input. They claim the 2025 charter terms fell short of demands for permanency and greater financial benefits, leading to significant losses while operating as open teams. Pretrial discovery revealed internal NASCAR communications with derogatory remarks about team owners and drivers, while NASCAR denies wrongdoing, citing increased payouts and open entry opportunities for nonchartered teams. The trial, beginning in North Carolina, could reshape NASCAR’s governance and business model.