Judge Pushes For Speed Amid NASCAR Antitrust Trial
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CHARLOTTE, N.C. — U.S. District Judge Kenneth D. Bell presided as the federal antitrust trial by 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports against NASCAR entered its second week Tuesday. Plaintiffs’ lead attorney Jeffrey Kessler presented an expert economist’s testimony estimating $364.7 million in damages, allocating about $215.8 million to 23XI and $148.9 million to Front Row. The court spent hours resolving late objections and Judge Bell admonished counsel for delays, requesting extra jury hours to expedite proceedings. Witness schedules remain uncertain while the trial proceeds on issues stemming from the 2025 charter agreement. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — U.S. District Judge Kenneth D. Bell presided as the federal antitrust trial by 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports against NASCAR entered its second week Tuesday. Plaintiffs’ lead attorney Jeffrey Kessler presented an expert economist’s testimony estimating $364.7 million in damages, allocating about $215.8 million to 23XI and $148.9 million to Front Row. The court spent hours resolving late objections and Judge Bell admonished counsel for delays, requesting extra jury hours to expedite proceedings. Witness schedules remain uncertain while the trial proceeds on issues stemming from the 2025 charter agreement. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.
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Timeline
- 1. 2016: NASCAR’s charter system began, altering team revenue sharing.
- 2. 2024 (September): NASCAR presented the 2025 charter agreement with a same-day deadline to sign.
- 3. Early 2025: Plaintiffs 23XI Racing and Front Row filed an antitrust suit challenging revenue-sharing practices.
- 4. Second week of trial (March 2025): Economist Edward Snyder testified, estimating $364.7 million in damages.
- 5. During trial week: Judge Kenneth D. Bell admonished counsel for delays and ordered extended jury hours to expedite the case.
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