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Federal Court Verdict Rocks NASCAR as 23XI Racing Faces Financial Disclosure Battle

Carl Smith by Carl Smith
June 27, 2025
in Motorsports, NASCAR
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Federal Court Verdict Rocks NASCAR as 23XI Racing Faces Financial Disclosure Battle

Nov 9, 2024; Avondale, Arizona, USA; 23XI Racing team owner Michael Jordan during qualifying for the Cup Series championship race at Phoenix Raceway. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

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Federal Court Unleashes Bombshell Ruling in NASCAR Lawsuit Sending Shockwaves Through Racing World

In a groundbreaking development, the Federal Court has handed down a decision that will send reverberations throughout the NASCAR community. The ruling mandates that 12 NASCAR teams must partially disclose their financial records, a move that has sparked intense debate and concern within the sport.

The legal saga unfolded during an ongoing lawsuit involving NASCAR, 23XI Racing, and Front Row Motorsports. Initially, the Court had demanded full financial transparency from the teams, but the recent ruling has slightly scaled back this requirement. Despite this adjustment, the 12 teams voiced strong opposition in court, arguing that the sensitive nature of their financial data could have catastrophic consequences for their operations if made public.

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Adam Ross, the attorney representing the 12 NASCAR teams, expressed grave concerns about the potential fallout, stating, “It would be absolutely devastating to these race teams if their competitors were able to find out sponsorships on the cars, driver salaries, and all revenue streams. It cannot make its way into the public realm.”

In response, NASCAR proposed a compromise whereby an independent body would assess the financial information anonymously to alleviate privacy concerns. Judge Bell approved this proposal, stipulating that only total revenue, total costs, and net profits from 2014 onwards would be scrutinized. Notably, Kaulig Racing has already complied by submitting its financial records to NASCAR.

The legal battle has intensified with Denny Hamlin, co-owner of 23XI Racing, issuing a stern warning to NASCAR. Hamlin made it clear that they were prepared to escalate the lawsuit, emphasizing, “I have stated publicly that I’ve always hoped cooler heads would prevail… I can tell you this is, it’s not on our end that needs, you know, the cooler heads. It’s certainly, we’ve said that. I think the difference is they’re saying different things on their side. So, we’re prepared to go all the way.”

The dispute stemmed from the refusal of 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports to sign the charter agreement mandated by NASCAR, leading to the legal confrontation. While 13 other teams acquiesced to the agreement, 23XI and FRM opted for litigation, setting the stage for a high-stakes legal showdown that has captivated the racing world.

As the legal battle rages on, the implications of the Federal Court’s ruling loom large, reshaping the landscape of NASCAR and setting the stage for a showdown of epic proportions. Stay tuned as this gripping saga unfolds, with the future of these iconic racing teams hanging in the balance.

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