A federal district judge on Friday denied NASCAR’s motion to dismiss the antitrust lawsuit brought by 23XI Racing, which is owned by Michael Jordan and Denny Hamlin, and Front Row Motorsports. The move sends the case to pretrial discovery, where both sides will be obligated to share emails, texts and other evidence as well as …
Judge denies NASCAR request to dismiss lawsuit by 23XI Racing, Front Row Motorsports
A federal judge denied a request Friday by NASCAR and NASCAR Chairman Jim France to dismiss the lawsuit against them by 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports.
Federal judge denies NASCAR’s motions to dismiss antitrust lawsuit involving two race teams
A federal judge has denied NASCAR's motions to dismiss an antitrust lawsuit filed against the stock car series. U.S. District Judge Kenneth Bell of the Western District of North Carolina also denied NASCAR's request that two teams — 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports — be ordered to post a bond to cover fees they would not be legally owed if they lose the case. 23XI Racing, a team co-owned by NBA Hall of Famer Michael Jordan, and Front Row Motorsports, which is owned by entrepreneur Bob Jenkins, are suing NASCAR to compete with charter recognition throughout the 2025 season.
Federal judge denies NASCAR’s motions to dismiss antitrust lawsuit involving two race teams
A federal judge has denied NASCAR's motions to dismiss an antitrust lawsuit filed against the stock car series. U.S. District Judge Kenneth Bell of the Western District of North Carolina also denied NASCAR's request that two teams — 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports — be ordered to post a bond to cover fees they would not be legally owed if they lose the case. 23XI Racing, a team co-owned by NBA Hall of Famer Michael Jordan, and Front Row Motorsports, which is owned by entrepreneur Bob Jenkins, are suing NASCAR to compete with charter recognition throughout the 2025 season.
Ross Chastain, Shane van Gisbergen to drive select NASCAR Xfinity races for JR Motorsports
Ross Chastain will drive five Xfinity races and Shane van Gisbergen will drive four Xfinity races in the No. 9 car in 2025.
Ross Chastain, Shane van Gisbergen set for Xfinity slate with JR Motorsports
CONCORD, N.C. — Trackhouse Racing announced today that drivers Ross Chastain and Shane van Gisbergen will pilot the No. 9 JR Motorsports (JRM) Chevrolet in nine NASCAR Xfinity Series (NXS) races during the 2025 season. The pair will team with Trackhouse development driver Connor Zilisch, who is competing as a rookie for the full season […]
19-year-old Corey Day signs multi-year agreement with Hendrick Motorsports
Hendrick Motorsports will support Corey Day's efforts across NASCAR Xfinity, Trucks, ARCA and Trans Am Series.
Corey Day signs with Hendrick Motorsports, to run partial Xfinity schedule in 2025; Truck slate with Spire announced
Rising motorsports star Corey Day officially signed a multiyear agreement with Hendrick Motorsports set to support his efforts across a variety of pavement series throughout 2025, the team announced Thursday. As part of the agreement, Day, 19, will race a part-time schedule in the NASCAR Xfinity Series with the Hendrick program. The Clovis, California native […]
NASCAR asks federal judge to dismiss antitrust suit filed by 2 teams, one owned by Michael Jordan
NASCAR went before a federal judge Wednesday and asked for the antitrust suit filed against the stock car series to be dismissed. Should it proceed, NASCAR asked that the two teams suing be ordered to post a bond to cover fees they would not be legally owed if they lose the case. NASCAR also asked U.S. District Judge Kenneth Bell of the Western District of North Carolina to dismiss chairman Jim France as a defendant in the suit filed by 23XI Racing, a team co-owned by NBA Hall of Famer Michael Jordan, and Front Row Motorsports, which is owned by entrepreneur Bob Jenkins.
NASCAR drivers at the Chili Bowl: Here is who’s racing at the 2025 Nationals in Tulsa
The cars are built. The decals have been applied. Preparations are done. All that’s left is the biggest dirt midget car event in the world. The 2025 Chili Bowl Nationals are here. Held every year since 1987, the Chili Bowl annually attracts the biggest dirt racing stars from across the United States and the world […]
Prime Video joins Hendrick Motorsports as primary sponsor for Chase Elliott
Hendrick Motorsports announced Wednesday that Amazon’s Prime Video has joined the organization as a primary sponsor for Chase Elliott and the No. 9 team through 2027. The relationship includes three races annually, complemented each year by full-season associate sponsorship. The No. 9 Prime Video Chevrolet will debut at Talladega Superspeedway on April 27, followed by […]
Haas Factory Team names crew chiefs for 2025 Xfinity season with Creed, Mayer
Veterans Jonathan Toney and Jason Trinchere will serve as Haas Factory Team’s crew chiefs for the 2025 NASCAR Xfinity Series season, the team announced Wednesday. Toney will pair with Sheldon Creed for the No. 00 Ford this year, while Trinchere will call the shots with Sam Mayer behind the wheel of the No. 41 car. […]
Spa-Francorchamps axed from F1 Grand Prix schedule in 2028 and 2030
- Belgian Grand Prix agrees rotational deal from next year
- Dutch GP at Zandvoort will exit the calendar
Formula One says the Belgian Grand Prix will be rotated from next year as the sport moves to introduce new races to the calendar. The deal means the fixture at Spa-Francorchamps – which is among the most recognisable circuits in F1 – will be omitted from the schedule in 2028 and 2030.
F1’s decision will free up room for new venues to be introduced – with Thailand, Argentina, Rwanda and a second race in Saudi Arabia all vying for spots on the schedule. It could also see the races in Imola and Barcelona’s Circuit de Catalunya rotated in the seasons to come. Both races are in danger, with a street round in Madrid due to be introduced next year.
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Mark your calendars for Feb. 2. That’s the day NASCAR returns to action and Cup Series drivers get in gear for the 2025 season.
Dean Thompson joins Sam Hunt Racing for full-time Xfinity Series campaign in 2025
Dean Thompson will pilot the No. 26 Toyota GR Supra full-time for Sam Hunt Racing (SHR) in the NASCAR Xfinity Series in 2025, the team announced Tuesday. Thompson, 23, raced full-time in the Craftsman Truck Series in 2022 as a member of Niece Motorsports and most recently with Tricon Garage from 2023-24. Thompson tallied two […]