NASCAR has issued a new rule that allows them to limit entries to just 40 cars
23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports are currently suing NASCAR with antitrust claims. Originally, the teams won a preliminary injunction allowing them to keep their charters while the lawsuit is ongoing.
NASCAR lawsuit opened by 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports
Recently, NASCAR won an appeal in court against 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports. It removes all six charters from the team.
The team responded with a restraining order request.
Now, NASCAR has issued a new rules bulletin limiting entries to 40 cars. This will prevent any car from being sent home. This prevents 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports from seeing repairable damage from missing a race due to the lost charters.
Had the teams missed a race, it certainly would have been an argument they could use in court.
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Updated Rule Book
Here’s the updated rules book:
Rule 5.1.F. – “NASCAR, at its sole discretion, may elect to limit the number of entries for a race to 40. In such instances, Open Teams will be determined based on the Team Owner Points standings.”
Rule 7.9.1.1.B. – “Four Open Teams will be eligible for starting grid positions based on the fastest single lap speed posted to each Open Team’s vehicle in the first Qualifying round.”
Rule 7.9.1.1.C. – “Up to six Open Teams will be eligible for starting grid positions based on the highest ranked Team Owner Points standings.”
The trail from 23XI and FRM is expected in December.
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