{"id":253760,"date":"2025-11-01T04:09:14","date_gmt":"2025-11-01T04:09:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/253760\/"},"modified":"2025-11-01T04:09:14","modified_gmt":"2025-11-01T04:09:14","slug":"heres-what-happened-in-the-23xi-frm-vs-nascar-lawsuit-this-week-oct-25-31","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/253760\/","title":{"rendered":"Here\u2019s What Happened in the 23XI\/FRM vs. NASCAR Lawsuit This Week (Oct. 25 \u2013 31)"},"content":{"rendered":"

The antitrust case between 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports versus NASCAR continued this week, and it was a busy one. Over the course of the week, the case saw more than 40 filings entered. <\/p>\n

Here\u2019s a breakdown of the key happenings from the case this week.<\/p>\n

On Oct. 27 (Mon.), both parties in the case agreed to some set stipulations to follow during the trial phase.<\/p>\n

This includes agreeing not to make personal attacks, as well as refraining from discussing Brian France \u201cor the alleged circumstances surrounding\u201d his departure from NASCAR.<\/p>\n

Following the stipulations, the parties submitted proposals for the jury.That includes proposed instructions for the jury, complete with objections from the teams or NASCAR highlighted within the document.<\/p>\n

Both the teams and NASCAR also submitted proposed verdict forms, which are forms that the jury would use to make their decision.<\/p>\n

Next up, NASCAR and the teams filed their briefs for the trial. After that begins a long line of motions in limine, which are pretrial motions to ask a court to rule certain evidence as inadmissible before getting to the trial stage.<\/p>\n

Both the teams and NASCAR made their case for why certain exhibits of evidence should be determined as inadmissible before reaching the trial stage.<\/p>\n

The major motion that came through this week happened on Oct. 28 (Tues.), when the court granted the teams\u2019 motion for summary judgment<\/a> to dismiss NASCAR\u2019s countersuit against them.The court concluded NASCAR\u2019s counterclaim \u2018failed to establish a sufficient \u201cantitrust injury\u2019\u201dThe teams\u2019 attorney Jeffrey Kessler issued a statement, saying in part, \u201ctoday\u2019s decision has only reaffirmed my clients\u2019 unwavering pursuit of a more fair and equitable sport.\u201d<\/p>\n

For more analysis on the decision and what it means for the case, check out Tom Bowles\u2019 Frontstretch Did You Notice? here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

23XI\/FRM attorney Jeffrey Kessler statement on the NASCAR counterclaim against 23XI\/FRM being dismissed: pic.twitter.com\/Tk6Y2gQQlY<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Bob Pockrass (@bobpockrass) October 28, 2025<\/a> <\/p>\n

NASCAR\u2019s response said, \u201cWe respect the Court\u2019s decision, though we respectfully disagree with its legal reasoning.\u201d The statement also added, \u201cshould a resolution not be reached, we intend to appeal the decision at the appropriate time.\u201d<\/p>\n

NASCAR statement on counterclaim being dismissed, also indicating hopeful there could be a settlement: https:\/\/t.co\/NjFiyDzYv4<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/8TApxO2RMp<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Bob Pockrass (@bobpockrass) October 28, 2025<\/a> <\/p>\n

One other thing that happened this week is that a large number of documents, pages, and exhibits from a September 12 filing were made available. It was a massive list of information \u2013 1,642 pages, to be exact.The documents included making the 2025 charter agreement a public record. According to Bob Pockrass, Charter team earnings have a base of $141,000 per event.<\/p>\n

For a larger breakdown of those financials, check out Daniel McFadin\u2019s Frontstretch article here<\/a>, Michael Massie\u2019s article below or this handy chart<\/a> by Frontstretch alum Michael Finley.<\/p>\n

\"CHARLOTTE,<\/p>\n

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Former New York Jets QB Zach Wilson is a backup with the Dolphins making $6 million. He\u2019s thrown just nine passes all season.<\/p>\n

And he makes more than any #nascar<\/a> team\u2019s base level in the charter system (Base of $5.3 million per year). https:\/\/t.co\/zxRTzYfDeR<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Tom Bowles (@NASCARBowles) October 29, 2025<\/a> <\/p>\n

NASCAR financial statements were also made public in the document release.<\/p>\n

The NASCAR financial statements as part of the release of documents today show NASCAR income of more than $100 million last year. pic.twitter.com\/RZgaEWv8eP<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Bob Pockrass (@bobpockrass) October 29, 2025<\/a> <\/p>\n

To note, the trial date is set for Dec. 1. That date will officially be within a month\u2019s time after this weekend.<\/p>\n

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Caleb began sports writing in 2023 with The Liberty Champion, where he officially covered his first NASCAR race at Richmond in the spring. While there, Caleb met some of the guys from Frontstretch, and he joined the video editing team after graduating from Liberty University with degrees in Strategic Communications and Sports Journalism. Caleb currently work full-time as a Multi-Media Journalist with LEX 18 News in Lexington, Kentucky and contributes to Frontstretch with writing and video editing. He’s also behind-the-scenes or on camera for the Happy Hour Podcast, live every Tuesday night at 7:30!<\/p>\n

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