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NASCAR Settles Antitrust Suit, Grants Permanent Charters Nationwide

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CHARLOTTE — NASCAR reached a settlement Thursday in a federal antitrust lawsuit brought by 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports, including a team co-owned by Michael Jordan. The parties halted trial after court conferences and reported finalized terms; Judge Kenneth Bell reviewed and confirmed the settlement. The dispute arose when NASCAR offered new 112-page charter agreements in September 2024; 13 of 15 teams signed but 23XI and Front Row refused and raced unchartered during much of 2025. Multiple public reports state the settlement restores charters and alters the system toward permanent, evergreen charters for teams. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.

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This 60-second summary was prepared by the JQJO editorial team after reviewing 6 original reports from Chicago Tribune, NBC Sports, ESPN.com, https://www.witn.com, FanBuzz - Sports News - NFL | NCAA | NBA | WWE and The News-Gazette.

Timeline of Events

September 2024: NASCAR issued new 112-page charter agreements to teams.
Late 2024: 23XI Racing and Front Row refused to sign and filed an antitrust lawsuit.
2025 season: The two teams competed without charters while litigation proceeded.
Ninth day of trial: Court conferences prompted settlement negotiations and a pause in proceedings.
Thursday: Parties finalized a settlement; judge reviewed and confirmed terms restoring charters and altering the system toward permanent charters.

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Who Benefited

Team owners 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports, and chartered NASCAR teams, benefit from restored permanent charters and clearer franchise protections that facilitate long-term investment, team valuation stability, and operational predictability.

Who Suffered

NASCAR leadership and stakeholders preferring flexible, non-permanent charter rules may face reduced operational flexibility, reputational scrutiny, and potential financial or legal concessions as a result of the settlement.

Expert Opinion

After reading and researching latest news.... The settlement ends an antitrust suit by 23XI Racing and Front Row, restores team charters, and moves NASCAR toward permanent 'evergreen' charters; Judge Kenneth Bell reviewed the agreement after negotiations halted the ninth day of trial, affecting team ownership and franchise stability.

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