The controversy surrounding NASCAR’s new charter agreement has intensified, placing the spotlight on 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports, who have yet to sign the contentious deal. Industry experts are now predicting a potential legal showdown as these teams voice their grievances over the terms stipulated by NASCAR.
At the heart of the dispute are 23XI Racing, co-owned by NBA legend Michael Jordan, and FRM. These teams have raised significant concerns about the implications of the new charter on rule changes, intellectual property rights, and the traditional relationships between teams and their drivers.
Denny Hamlin, often seen as the voice of 23XI Racing, has been particularly vocal about the perceived inequity.
“Yeah, it’s a threat,” said Hamlin when Motorsport asked him about the terms of the charter agreement. “That’s if you speak negatively. If they don’t like what you say, yeah, they’re trying to reserve the right.”