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NASCAR

The Checkered Flag has Waved on the Courtroom Drama, but the Race for NASCAR’s Soul is Just Beginning

By Andy DeLay, Staff Writer, December 14, 2025 Well, folks, you can finally put the legal briefs away and pull the earplugs back out. As of this past Thursday, the “suit suits” settled. 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports have their charters back, the 2026 season is safe, and we’re told that “evergreen” charters are here to stay. As I sat on my porch this … Continue reading The Checkered Flag has Waved on the Courtroom Drama, but the Race for NASCAR’s Soul is Just Beginning

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Cup Series, NASCAR

Several Cup Teams React to NASCAR v Team Settlments

Following yesterday’s settlement between NASCAR and 23XI/Front Row Motorsports, we are starting to see some responses from the non-suing teams come public. Yesterday’s settlement brought “Evergreen” Charters to all teams; the teams are getting a seat at the table with decision-making in rules that would cost teams significant amounts of money, and getting a piece of the international broadcasting money for the first time. Roger … Continue reading Several Cup Teams React to NASCAR v Team Settlments

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NASCAR

Peace in the Pits: NASCAR and Teams Reach Settlement, “Evergreen” Charters Secured

By Andy DeLay, Staff Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The legal battle that threatened to tear the NASCAR world apart has come to a sudden and peaceful end. On Thursday morning, just nine days into a high-stakes antitrust trial in Charlotte, attorneys for 23XI Racing, Front Row Motorsports (FRM), and NASCAR announced a settlement agreement, effectively ending the lawsuit that has loomed over the sport for … Continue reading Peace in the Pits: NASCAR and Teams Reach Settlement, “Evergreen” Charters Secured

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Cup Series, NASCAR

NASCAR’s Charter Payouts Revealed by Lawsuit

NASCAR has kept team payouts for the Cup Series Charters very hush-hush since they were initially offered to the 36 teams in 2016. Despite speculations and assumptions, the numbers have never seen the light of day publicly, until now. The documents below have been shared widely on X this morning. This is now public thanks to the 23XI Racing/ Front Row Motorsports vs NASCAR lawsuit, … Continue reading NASCAR’s Charter Payouts Revealed by Lawsuit

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ARCA Menards Series, Craftsman Truck Series, Cup Series, NASCAR, Xfinity Series

Major NASCAR 2026 Season Rumors

The 2025 season is nearly upon us, and that means we are hearing major rumblings all across the industry. Some of these may be bigger news than others, should they prove to be true; some may be tiny. But here are just a few of our favorites. *Keep in mind, these are RUMORS and are in no way substantiated. This is just a bit of … Continue reading Major NASCAR 2026 Season Rumors

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Cup Series, NASCAR

Legacy vs Rick Ware Racing Lawsuit Settled

Legacy Motor Club and Rick Ware Racing’s lawsuit has been officially settled. The dispute over Legacy’s purchase of a third charter from the outgoing Rick Ware Racing has been raging for some time now, but no longer. As of today, Legacy is the official owner of the charter. Both Rick Ware Racing and Legacy Motor Club have dropped a joint statement stating, “I believe we … Continue reading Legacy vs Rick Ware Racing Lawsuit Settled

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Cup Series, NASCAR

Who Could be Buyers for the 6 Inactive Charters?

With the loss of their injunctions, both 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports are now operating as open teams, and that leaves some major doors open. Should the pair of race teams lose their monopoly lawsuit against NASCAR, the teams would lose a combined six charters, and therefore, well over an estimated $ 100 million worth of investments would have to be rolled back. But … Continue reading Who Could be Buyers for the 6 Inactive Charters?

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Cup Series, NASCAR

Rick Ware Racing has been Purchased by T.J. Puchyr

Rick Ware Racing has been a staple of the NASCAR Cup Series for many years now. The team had been making select starts in Cup since 2004 after a failed attempt at a debut in 1998. However, we, as NASCAR fans, recognize them mostly from 2017 to the present, when the team has been running full-time. Today, AP’s Jenna Fryer broke the news that former … Continue reading Rick Ware Racing has been Purchased by T.J. Puchyr

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Cup Series, NASCAR

Confirmed 2025 Daytona 500 Lineup

The 67th Great American Race, the 2025 Daytona 500. We’ve already had a few Open cars make their announcements to attempt to qualify, but as we sit (1/22/2025), here is your 2025 Daytona 500 Entry List Chartered Full-Time Entries *No. 35 for Riley Herbst is expected to be Chartered. * Header Image: Cody Wansley/Seriously Fast Motorsports Car Driver team oem 1 Ross Chastain TrackHouse Racing … Continue reading Confirmed 2025 Daytona 500 Lineup

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IndyCar

IndyCar’s New Charter System

Starting in 2025, the NTT IndyCar Series will join the likes of the NASCAR Cup Series as they establish a new chartered system. 25 entries fielded by 10 owners will be guaranteed starting spots for every race of the season, with the exception of the Indianapolis 500. The first charter system in America’s premier open-wheel racing series locks its terms in long-term until 2031. From … Continue reading IndyCar’s New Charter System

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