After a trial lasting almost two weeks, NASCAR Cup Series teams 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports have agreed to settle an antitrust lawsuit against NASCAR.
Court was dismissed Thursday morning in uptown Charlotte after the teams reached a deal at the federal courthouse. The settlement ends a yearlong legal battle between the stock car sanctioning body and the two teams.
Standing up isn’t easy, but progress never comes from staying silent. The reward is in knowing you changed something.
— Denny Hamlin (@dennyhamlin) December 11, 2025
NASCAR said in a statement that one of the conditions of the settlement is that the sanctioning body will issue an amendment to include a form of evergreen charters for all teams. That will allow teams to have permanent race entries and revenue share.
A statement from 23XI and Front Row Motorsports ownership. pic.twitter.com/2EancFdMwZ
— 23XI Racing (@23XIRacing) December 11, 2025
Despite the legal battle, 23XI co-owner Michael Jordan said in statement it was about improving the sport.
"From the beginning, this lawsuit was about progress. It was about making sure our sport evolves in a way that supports everyone: teams, drivers, partners, employees and fans," Jordan said. "With a foundation to build equity and invest in the future and a stronger voice in the decisions ahead, we now have the chance to grow together and make the sport even better for generations to come. I’m excited to watch our teams get back on the track and compete hard in 2026."
A statement from 23XI, Front Row Motorsports, and NASCAR ownership.
— Front Row Motorsports (@Team_FRM) December 11, 2025
As part of today's resolution, 23XI's and Front Row Motorsports' charters have been returned for the 2026 season. pic.twitter.com/Mgzq1bskSG
NASCAR officials said in a statement that the financial terms of the settlement will not be released.
