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Bubba Wallace Admits He Considered Quitting 23XI Racing Amid Lawsuit Turmoil

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December 19, 2024
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Bubba Wallace Admits He Considered Quitting 23XI Racing Amid Lawsuit Turmoil

Nov 9, 2024; Avondale, Arizona, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Bubba Wallace (left) with PGA golfer Danny Guise during qualifying for the Championship race at Phoenix Raceway. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

The NASCAR charter saga has taken another dramatic turn as 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports (FRM) face the prospect of losing key drivers amid their ongoing legal battle with NASCAR. While a recent injunction appeal ruling granted the teams temporary relief, allowing them to compete as charter teams in 2025, the fallout from the legal fight threatens to destabilize their rosters.


Victory in Court, but at What Cost?

The lawsuit, filed by 23XI Racing and FRM, accuses NASCAR of monopolistic practices related to its 2025-2031 charter deal. Recently, the teams secured a pivotal win, with U.S. District Court Judge siding with the plaintiffs in their injunction appeal. The ruling ensures that both teams will retain their chartered status in 2025 and mandates NASCAR to authenticate their purchase of Stewart-Haas Racing (SHR) charters.

This win allows 23XI and FRM to field full-time cars for their newly signed drivers, providing a lifeline for their 2025 plans. However, the ruling also revealed an unsettling reality: without charters, both teams risk losing their star drivers.


Drivers Demand Certainty

The injunction decision was influenced by the threat of driver departures. According to the court, one star driver had already informed their team of plans to leave if forced to race as an open car in 2025. Such a move would have caused “imminent harm,” tipping the judge’s decision in favor of the teams.

Bubba Wallace, one of 23XI Racing’s most prominent drivers, has reportedly expressed similar concerns, warning the team that he needs clarity about its competitive status “immediately” to explore opportunities elsewhere.

Meanwhile, 23XI’s new recruit Riley Herbst and FRM’s addition Noah Gragson also face uncertainty. Both drivers’ contracts explicitly require their teams to provide chartered cars for the 2025 season. Without charters, their seats—and the teams’ futures—could crumble.


The Stakes for 23XI and FRM

While the court ruling offers temporary stability, it doesn’t resolve the broader legal battle. NASCAR can still appeal the decision, and any reversal could have devastating consequences for 23XI and FRM. The loss of their charters would not only force them to compete as open teams but also jeopardize their ability to retain top talent.


NASCAR’s Appeal: The Fight Isn’t Over

NASCAR has yet to back down, with the option to appeal the injunction ruling still on the table. If successful, NASCAR could overturn the decision, potentially invalidating the SHR charter purchases and leaving 23XI and FRM without guaranteed spots in the 2025 Cup Series.

The sanctioning body’s resistance underscores the high stakes of this dispute. The outcome could reshape NASCAR’s charter system and redefine the power dynamics between teams and the organization.


Looking Ahead

For now, 23XI Racing and FRM can celebrate a crucial victory, but the fight is far from over. The looming threat of appeals and continued uncertainty about their charters mean that the teams must remain vigilant in their legal battle. At the same time, they must work to reassure their drivers and stakeholders of their long-term stability.

As NASCAR heads into a critical period of legal and competitive transformation, all eyes will be on how this case unfolds. Will the teams manage to retain their star drivers and secure a foothold in the Cup Series, or will NASCAR’s counterattack tip the scales in its favor? One thing is certain: the stakes couldn’t be higher for the future of the sport.

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