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Judge Forces NASCAR Owners to Testify In-Person in Antitrust Case

11/13/2025

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Judge Kenneth D. Bell has denied requests from NASCAR team owners Rick Hendrick and Roger Penske to limit their depositions in the antitrust trial involving 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports.
The trial is scheduled to begin on December 1, 2025.
Both owners wanted to testify via Zoom and avoid extensive questioning about their financials.
Judge Bell ruled they must appear in person and answer questions without restrictions.
NASCAR indicated that Hendrick and Penske will be called as witnesses, with plaintiffs alleging their late addition to the witness list aims to hinder the case.

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Judge Kenneth D. Bell has denied requests from NASCAR team owners Rick Hendrick and Roger Penske to limit their depositions in the antitrust trial involving 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports.
The trial is scheduled to begin on December 1, 2025.
Both owners wanted to testify via Zoom and avoid extensive questioning about their financials.
Judge Bell ruled they must appear in person and answer questions without restrictions.
NASCAR indicated that Hendrick and Penske will be called as witnesses, with plaintiffs alleging their late addition to the witness list aims to hinder the case.