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Judge Halts NASCAR Team Sale Amid Charter Dispute

8/1/2025

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A North Carolina judge has stepped in, issuing a 10-day temporary restraining order that halts Rick Ware Racing's sale of its NASCAR team to T.J. Puchyr. The dispute centers on conflicting claims over a charter sale agreement, with Legacy Motor Club asserting a 2026 deal while RWR insists it's for 2027. Legacy must also post a $5 million bond as an injunction hearing looms.

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A North Carolina judge has stepped in, issuing a 10-day temporary restraining order that halts Rick Ware Racing's sale of its NASCAR team to T.J. Puchyr. The dispute centers on conflicting claims over a charter sale agreement, with Legacy Motor Club asserting a 2026 deal while RWR insists it's for 2027. Legacy must also post a $5 million bond as an injunction hearing looms.