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Richard Childress Speaks Out on 23XI-FRM Lawsuit: “They’re Just Asking to Be Treated Fair”

Simon Monroy by Simon Monroy
February 8, 2025
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Richard Childress Speaks Out on 23XI-FRM Lawsuit: “They’re Just Asking to Be Treated Fair”

Aug 28, 2022; Daytona Beach, Florida, USA; Team owner Richard Childress celebrates with NASCAR Cup Series driver Austin Dillon (3) after winning the Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona International Speedway. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports

The 2024 NASCAR Cup Series season will go down as one of the most dramatic in history, but not because of what happened on the track. Instead, the 2025-2031 charter agreement negotiations have ignited a full-scale legal battle, with 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports (FRM) taking NASCAR to court over what they claim is an unfair system that gives teams no real power or financial security.

Now, NASCAR Hall of Famer and RCR team owner Richard Childress has broken his silence on the lawsuit—and his comments suggest that he supports 23XI and FRM in their fight for fairness.

“They [23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports] had a reason to not sign the agreement. We received it hours before and we had a deadline to sign it.”

Childress, a veteran of the sport who has seen NASCAR’s power struggles firsthand, says the teams were given an ultimatum and had no real chance to negotiate a better deal.


A Forced Deal: “We Had No Choice”

During a recent appearance on Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s podcast, the Dale Jr. Download, Childress detailed how teams were essentially backed into a corner.

🔹 The new charter agreement was sent to teams just hours before the deadline
🔹 There were still unresolved issues, but teams were pressured to sign anyway
🔹 23XI and FRM were the only teams that refused to comply—and now they’re fighting back

“There [were] only three or four things that we were missing on that everyone was still trying to negotiate. And when those negotiations [were] over, these two guys went on their own, which I’m glad to see them do it because they stood up for what they felt [was] right.”

This revelation backs up what many in the garage have suspected—this lawsuit isn’t just about money. It’s about NASCAR exerting control over the teams, preventing them from having any real negotiation power in their own business model.


Childress Backs 23XI-FRM: “It’s Not Going to Cost NASCAR Anything”

While some have viewed the lawsuit as a battle between NASCAR and two rebellious teams, Childress believes the teams are only asking for what’s fair.

“I think it’ll end up working out…What we were asking for wasn’t [going to] cost NASCAR nothing… All we wanted was to be treated fair, and that’s all these two guys are asking for now.”

This is a key point—23XI and FRM aren’t demanding massive changes that would bankrupt NASCAR. Instead, they want:

✅ Long-term charter security
✅ A fairer revenue-sharing model
✅ More team autonomy

NASCAR’s refusal to budge on these issues has forced the legal battle to escalate, and so far, the teams have won three injunction lawsuits—a sign that they may have the legal upper hand.


The Bigger Picture: NASCAR’s Power Struggle with Teams

Childress’ comments add more fuel to the fire surrounding the lawsuit. While other teams chose to sign the charter agreement under pressure, 23XI and FRM refused to be bullied.

🔹 Is this lawsuit really about money? Or is it about control?
🔹 Will NASCAR finally be forced to give teams a bigger voice?
🔹 How long will this battle drag out before an out-of-court settlement?

With NASCAR’s credibility on the line, the league can’t afford to mishandle this fight. But if 23XI and FRM continue to win in court, NASCAR may have no choice but to negotiate on fairer terms.


Final Take: Will 23XI and FRM Force NASCAR to Change?

💬 Richard Childress’ comments prove one thing—the lawsuit isn’t about greed. It’s about NASCAR wanting to exert more control over the teams than necessary.

🛑 23XI Racing and FRM have drawn a line in the sand, and with three early victories in court, they may have just forced NASCAR into a long-overdue reckoning.

🏁 The question now is: Will NASCAR fight until the bitter end, or will they finally listen to the teams that make the sport what it is?

Let us know what you think in the comments below!

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