Judge Frank D. Whitney has denied the preliminary injunction request from 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports, which would allow the organizations to compete

U.S. District Judge Frank D. Whitney ruled Friday against the preliminary injunction sought by 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports. The injunction would have allowed both Cup organizations to have competed as either a charter or an open team in 2025 without losing their right to continue their antitrust lawsuit against NASCAR.

XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports have had their preliminary injunction request denied. In his ruling, U.S. District Court Judge Frank Whitney said the teams “have not met their burden as

A federal judge on Friday denied a motion by two NASCAR teams — one owned by NBA Hall of Famer Michael Jordan — to be recognized as chartered teams as they proceed in an antitrust lawsuit against the stock car series and chairman Jim France.

XI Racing co-owners Denny Hamlin and Michael Jordan, along with Front Row Motorsports owner Bob Jenkins and NASCAR Chairman Jim France attended Monday's court session.

A federal judge has denied 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports’ request for a preliminary injunction in its lawsuit against NASCAR. The two teams filed suit against NASCAR over the charter agreement NASCAR offered its teams.