A judge said 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports can't race with charters while they battle NASCAR in court, with the teams saying it puts them at risk of going out of business

Two teams state in court documents that "they once again will face the prospect of losing key sponsors and star drivers" if they lose their charter status.

Eventual ruling could be "damaging to NASCAR’s efforts to seek relationships with new team owners that seek to enter the 2026 Cup Series.”

The teams have stated in their filing that they have brought “this new motion for a temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction to protect the status quo and prevent the irreparable harm that will result if (they) lose their charter rights or are forced to unwind their charter purchases before trial (Dec. 1).

U.S. District Judge Kenneth Bell “rejected a request” from NASCAR teams 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports to continue racing with charters while they continue to battle NASCAR in court.

Speaking of development drivers, Corey Day comes to mind after finishing inside the top 10 in the ARCA Menards Series West race at Sonoma. What is his most realistic shot at a full-time seat, whether it’s Xfinity or in the Craftsman Truck Series?

NASCAR hits midsummer amid legal battles involving team charters, a key part of its business model. Two teams, including Michael Jordan’s 23XI Racing, are suing NASCAR over antitrust issues.

Court documents contend that if 23XI and Front Row Motorsports lose their Charter rights or are forced to unwind their Charter purchases before trial that the teams could possibly go out of business