US judge denies racing teams injunctions against NASCAR in antitrust case
( September 3, 2025, 21:29 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: US District Judge Kenneth Bell has denied racing teams 23XI and Front Row Motorsport’s motion for a preliminary injunction against NASCAR in their antitrust case. He ruled the sanctioning body’s representations that plaintiffs would have the opportunity to race as “open” cars in the Cup Series, and that it would not sell disputed 2025 charters, still mean there is an absence of irreparable harm. “This will effectively maintain the status quo pending a final decision on the merits and any permanent injunctive relief following trial (that is, Plaintiffs will be able to race and the disputed Charters will not be sold or otherwise transferred),” according to the filing.See attached document. ...
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