The doomsday scenario has finally become a reality. 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports, having declined to accept the charter deal, have now filed a lawsuit against NASCAR and the France family.
Michael Jordan and Denny Hamlin had a firm stance against the governing body, calling for fair negotiations to conclude the charter negotiations. This was just before the start of the playoffs, and the ball was in NASCAR’s court to come to terms or open a dialogue.
The only team that chose to stick by 23XI Racing, defying NASCAR, was FRM. And the two have now decided to take a legal route to get a fair and just deal, which NASCAR has failed to deliver so far. This update was shared by Bob Pockrass on X.
“23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports have filed a lawsuit on anti-trust grounds against NASCAR in federal court in North Carolina.” He also went on to share a glimpse of the legal notice filed by Michael Jordan and Co. against the governing council of stock car racing.
“This is a case about unlawful monopolization of premier stock car racing by the France family in order to enrich themselves at the expense of the premier stock car racing teams that fans come out to see and that sponsors and broadcasters value.”
For a long time, NASCAR’s power and control over the sport had gone unchecked. Even the likes of Hendrick Motorsports, Joe Gibbs Racing, Team Penske, and Richard Childress Racing had to bend the knee. But, it looks like 23XI Racing alongside FRM is determined to bring about changes to the system for the premier division of stock car racing.
