NASCAR is waging a legal war against 23XI and Front Row Motorsports. The teams turned down NASCAR’s latest charter agreement and sued the organization for monopolistic practices. In response, NASCAR has countersued the teams, suggesting that their owners are unwilling to support the sport’s growth and expansion. Denny Hamlin, who-co-owns 23XI, has seemingly responded to the allegation with a tweet.
Denny Hamlin Takes Subtle Shot at NASCAR in Mysterious Tweet
NASCAR’s legal representative, Chris Yates, stated that the organization will only collaborate with teams committed to the sport’s growth. He also questioned 23XI and Front Row Motorsports’ dedication to that objective.
Here’s what we said, as per Racing America journalist Taylor Kitchen on X:
“NASCAR wants to work with teams to grow the sport. I don’t know if 23XI and Front Row truly want to grow the sport, so I don’t know what the path toward a resolution here is at the moment.”
A response to NASCAR attorney, Chris Yates’ comment:
Yates: "NASCAR wants to work with teams to grow the sport. I don't know if 23XI and Front Row truly want to grow the sport, so I don't know what the path toward a resolution here is at the moment." https://t.co/CVDslHFUNi
— Taylor Kitchen (@_TaylorKitchen_) March 5, 2025
Hamlin, while promoting his Saturday 10:45 PM appearance at the NASCAR Experience Stage, made a point of discussing his commitment to promoting and growing the sport. This could be interpreted as an indirect rebuttal to Yates’ statements regarding his team’s growth potential.
“Come see me actively promoting and growing our sport this Saturday,” Hamlin wrote.
The current tension between 23XI Racing, Front Row Motorsports, and NASCAR centers on a disagreement over the charter system. NASCAR’s introduction of a new charter agreement, covering 2025-2031 seasons, with a strict signing deadline. 23XI and Front Row Motorsports rejected the deal, but the remaining 13 teams agreed to sign the charter.
NASCAR considers charters to be akin to franchises, providing guaranteed race entries and additional revenue. When 23XI and FRM refused to sign, NASCAR moved to revoke their charters. In response, the two teams filed for a court injunction to protect their charters during the ongoing legal dispute. The judge ruled in their favour, allowing both teams to continue competing in 2025.
Now, in a surprising twist, NASCAR has filed a lawsuit against 23XI and FRM, accusing them of violating antitrust laws. NASCAR reportedly claims the teams engaged in anti-competitive behavior during negotiations and tried to force NASCAR into accepting their terms.
