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Bubba Wallace faces NASCAR charter loss after U.S. Court of Appeals decision

Virgilio Machado by Virgilio Machado
June 5, 2025
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Bubba Wallace faces NASCAR charter loss after U.S. Court of Appeals decision

NASCAR Cup Series driver Bubba Wallace is introduced before the Cracker Barrel 400 at Nashville Superspeedway in Lebanon, Tenn., Sunday, June 1, 2025.

In a shocking turn of events, 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports are on the brink of losing their NASCAR charters following a major defeat in the United States Court of Appeals. The court ruled in favor of NASCAR, overturning the preliminary injunction that had allowed the two teams to race with charters without certain restrictions. This decision could have significant repercussions for both teams and their future in the sport.

The contentious hearing held on May 9th saw arguments from NASCAR’s lead attorney and the race teams’ representative as the sanctioning body sought to revoke the injunction granted to 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports last December. The injunction had enabled the teams to compete with charters without being bound by certain clauses in the 2025 Charter Agreement. However, the U.S. Court of Appeals sided with NASCAR, paving the way for the teams to potentially race as open teams without charters for the remainder of the year.

One of the key arguments made during the hearing was the economic impact on the teams if they were forced to qualify each week as open teams. Team attorney Jeffrey Kessler highlighted the financial strain and potential jeopardy to sponsor relationships and driver contracts that such a scenario would bring. The loss of the charters could not only affect their on-track performance but also put them at a disadvantage compared to their rivals who still benefit from the Charter Agreement.

23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports each own three charters, with the situation further complicated by their acquisition of additional charters from the now defunct Stewart-Haas Racing team. The judges scrutinized the teams’ position during the hearing, questioning the validity of their claims against NASCAR while simultaneously seeking the benefits of the Charter Agreement. The lack of precedence for such a case played a significant role in the court’s final decision to revoke the injunction.

Despite the setback, the teams have the option to request another hearing before the ruling takes effect in two weeks. If no rehearing is sought, the final judgement will come into force on June 26, potentially reshaping the landscape for 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports in NASCAR. The trial date for the lawsuit is scheduled for December, setting the stage for further legal battles in the future of these teams.

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