NASCAR × 23XI/FrontRow Motorsports Lawsuit Tracker
12/13/2025, 8:25:54 AMJayski — Article Links (Daily NASCAR link roundup)

Charter values may have doubled with lawsuit settlement

Several NASCAR team investors and industry executives feel charter values have gone up overnight with the establishment of evergreen provisions, with some predicting a near doubling of value right away. This season, Legacy Motor Club paid Rick Ware Racing $45M for a charter, one of the 36 that make up the system established in 2016, […]

#charter#lawsuit
12/11/2025, 4:41:03 PMRACER — NASCAR

NASCAR settles antitrust case with 23XI, Front Row teams

The financial terms of the agreement were not disclosed. However, all NASCAR Cup Series teams, including 23XI and Front Row, will be granted permanent (or "evergreen") charters.

#23xi#front-row#charter#antitrust
12/11/2025, 4:56:12 AMESPN — NASCAR Headlines

NASCAR chair defends charters; plaintiffs rest

NASCAR chairman Jim France explained how advice from his late parents helped shape his stance against granting teams permanent charters in the new revenue-sharing model.

#charter#france
12/11/2025, 1:35:02 AMRACER — NASCAR

NASCAR’s France reiterates his resistance to permanent charters

Finishing his testimony under cross-examination, NASCAR Chairman and CEO Jim France said he wasn’t comfortable agreeing to permanent charters because he didn’t know what the future of the sport would look like.

#charter#france
12/8/2025, 1:26:22 PMMotorsport.com — NASCAR Cup (News)

Rick Ware Racing to switch manufacturers for 2026 NASCAR Cup season

On Monday, Rick Ware Racing (RWR) confirmed that they will change manufacturers, moving from Ford to Chevrolet ahead of the 2026 NASCAR Cup season. One of the few one-car teams remaining with a charter, RWR will also form a technical alliance with Richard Childress Racing and ECR engines. It is reportedly a multi-year partnership. Ware's team finished last in points among charters teams this ...Keep reading

#charter
12/5/2025, 2:38:48 PMESPN — NASCAR Headlines

Jenkins: NASCAR deliberately rushed charter deal

Front Row Motorsports owner Bob Jenkins testified Wednesday that NASCAR sent its offer on a new charter agreement with a deadline of mere hours, claiming they "knew we had to blindly sign it."

#front-row#charter
12/3/2025, 1:01:30 PMGoogle News — (NASCAR charter OR antitrust) 23XI

Among the topics at trial yesterday were letters 23XI and NASCAR exchanged at the end of the charter agreement. These became public in October shortly after lawsuit filed. There was this letter 23XI set on September 6 (when teams were supposed to sign th - x.com

Among the topics at trial yesterday were letters 23XI and NASCAR exchanged at the end of the charter agreement. These became public in October shortly after lawsuit filed. There was this letter 23XI set on September 6 (when teams were supposed to sign th  x.com

#23xi#charter#lawsuit#antitrust
11/29/2025, 8:10:48 AMJayski — Article Links (Daily NASCAR link roundup)

Teams, NASCAR submit exhibit lists for antitrust lawsuit trial

Among the last-minute filings in the NASCAR antitrust suit are the parties‘ massive exhibit lists – documents that preview the evidence each side may rely on at trial. The teams‘ list spans 778 exhibits, and the material condenses into eight major themes. Most items center on charter negotiations, including emails, letters, redlines, and strategy decks […]

#charter#lawsuit#antitrust
11/24/2025, 1:48:26 AMMotorsport.com — NASCAR Cup (News)

How NASCAR's ownership charter system works

The 2025 season marks a decade in which the NASCAR Cup Series has functionally operated under the ‘charter agreement,’ but it’s also the first year of the second document and first extension to an agreement first crafted in advance of the 2016 season. It’s also the first season that began with a lawsuit with two teams alleging federal antitrust violations against the sanctioning body ...Keep reading

#charter#lawsuit#antitrust
10/30/2025, 9:46:36 PMMotorsport.com — NASCAR Cup (News)

FRM owner says 23XI didn't influence him in refusing to sign NASCAR charter deal

In a newly released deposition featuring Bob Jenkins, the owner of Front Row Motorsports, he reveals why he chose not to sign the 2025 NASCAR Charter Agreement. Jenkins is the owner of several fast food and restaurant franchises, but he has also been operating a Cup team since 2005. While being questioned in a June 27th deposition, he was asked directly if 23XI actively tried to convince him to ...Keep reading

#23xi#front-row#charter
10/28/2025, 12:38:51 AMMotorsport.com — NASCAR Truck (News)

Stefan Parsons to drive for Spire in NASCAR Truck Series finale

27-year-old Stefan Parsons has secured a ride for the 2025 NASCAR Truck Series finale at Phoenix Raceway, piloting the No. 7 Spire Motorsports Chevrolet. Transportation Charter Services will back the effort. He's already worked with Spire in the role of spotter, but never as a driver. Parsons comes from a rich racing family as the son of former Cup Series race winner Phil and the nephew of ...Keep reading

#charter
10/28/2025, 12:07:19 AMJayski — Article Links (Daily NASCAR link roundup)

Stefan Parsons to drive for Spire Motorsports at Phoenix Raceway

Stefan Parsons will pilot Spire Motorsports No. 7 Chevrolet Silverado in the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series season finale at Phoenix Raceway where Transportation Charter Services (TCS) will be showcased as the team‘s primary sponsor. The Cornelius, N.C., native is the son of former NASCAR Cup Series star and current FOX Sports broadcaster Phil Parsons and […]

#charter
10/23/2025, 7:00:00 AMGoogle News — NASCAR antitrust updates

After two days of closed-door settlement talks, the 23XI/FRM-v-NASCAR antitrust lawsuit case continues today with summary judgement hearings and expert witness challenges. TBD if any decisions that could shape case come today. Story/updates from yeste - X

After two days of closed-door settlement talks, the 23XI/FRM-v-NASCAR antitrust lawsuit case continues today with summary judgement hearings and expert witness challenges. TBD if any decisions that could shape case come today. Story/updates from yeste  x.com

#23xi#lawsuit#antitrust#charter
9/19/2025, 9:15:30 PMJayski — Article Links (Daily NASCAR link roundup)

Legacy Motor Club, Rick Ware Racing reach charter agreement

LEGACY MOTOR CLUB and Rick Ware Racing jointly announced today the teams have reached a resolution regarding the sale and transaction of a team charter. “Reaching a positive outcome was important for everyone involved,” said LEGACY MOTOR CLUB owner Jimmie Johnson. “I truly respect the effort put forth by Robby Benton and Rick Ware to […]

#charter
9/4/2025, 11:27:43 AMESPN — NASCAR Headlines

Judge denies injunction in Jordan's NASCAR suit

A federal judge on Wednesday denied two teams -- one owned by NBA Hall of Famer Michael Jordan -- a preliminary injunction in their antitrust suit against NASCAR to be recognized as chartered teams for the remainder of the season.

#charter#injunction#antitrust#jordan