The lawsuit was initiated in 2024 when 23XI Racing, co-owned by NBA legend Michael Jordan and Denny Hamlin, alongside Front Row Motorsports, owned by Bob Jenkins, took legal action against NASCAR. They alleged that NASCAR's rules and charter system had created a restrictive and monopolistic atmosphere.

A federal judge denied a request Friday by NASCAR and NASCAR Chairman Jim France to dismiss the lawsuit against them by 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports.

On Jan. 8, a hearing was held in district court regarding NASCAR’s motion to dismiss the anti-trust suit. The hearing also dealt with whether or not 23XI and Front Row would have to post bond to cover charter money that the organizations would have to return, should they ultimately lose the case.

NASCAR's legal battle with 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports about contested charter agreements continues.

XI Racing and FRM’s legal win saves 20 million dollars, securing their place in NASCAR's 2025 season amid challenges.

Jan. 3, 23XI/FRM also filed an opposition to a sealed motion from NASCAR Dec. 19, the day after the injunction was granted. According to the teams, NASCAR asked that the teams have to pay a bond to NASCAR should they win the case.

A federal judge has denied NASCAR’s motions to dismiss an antitrust lawsuit filed against the stock car series. U.S.

U.S. District Court Judge Kenneth Bell rejected NASCAR’s motion to dismiss the lawsuit. The ruling allows the case to proceed toward trial, scheduled for Dec. 1, 2025. Bell declined NASCAR’s request to mandate the teams post a bond for earnings they receive in 2025 that might be repayable if the case resolves in NASCAR’s favor.

NASCAR’s motion to dismiss 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports’ antitrust lawsuit has been denied. U.S. District Judge Kenneth Bell made his ruling Friday. He heard oral arguments

Michael Jordan's 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports secure a pivotal legal victory against NASCAR, ensuring their chartered status remains intact amidst a high-profile antitrust lawsuit.