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Judge Dismisses NASCAR's Counterclaim Against Racing Teams

10/29/2025

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U.S. District Judge Kenneth D. Bell dismissed NASCAR's counterclaim against 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports.
The judge ruled NASCAR's claims of collusion and harm to competition were unfounded.
He said the teams' negotiations did not violate antitrust laws, and NASCAR's economic-loss claim did not injure competition.
The parties seek resolution before Phoenix's championship weekend.
The case remains set for trial on December 1, 2025 if no settlement is reached.

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U.S. District Judge Kenneth D. Bell dismissed NASCAR's counterclaim against 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports.
The judge ruled NASCAR's claims of collusion and harm to competition were unfounded.
He said the teams' negotiations did not violate antitrust laws, and NASCAR's economic-loss claim did not injure competition.
The parties seek resolution before Phoenix's championship weekend.
The case remains set for trial on December 1, 2025 if no settlement is reached.