23XI and FRM Hit with ‘Manufacturing Evidence’ Accusation by NASCAR

NASCAR has created trouble for 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports once again in the Cup charter lawsuit.

23XI and FRM Hit with ‘Manufacturing Evidence’ Accusation by NASCAR

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The NASCAR lawsuit over Cup charters is only getting more dramatic with each development. Following the court stripping away 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports of their charter status, the two teams face another blow. The sport has now demanded that the two teams prove that they did not make false statements during the trial.

On Friday, Jim France and NASCAR moved to court. The series has demanded proof from the two teams over their claims of facing harm as unchartered entries on the grid. The motion was moved by their attorneys. The statements in question were made by 23XI and FRM in December 2024.

Defendants … move for the Court to issue an Order to Show Cause why 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports, Inc. (collectively ‘Plaintiffs’) and their counsel should not be sanctioned for making false statements in December 2024 declarations and manufacturing evidence that they submitted to the Court in support of Plaintiffs’ Second Motion for a Preliminary Injunction. NASCAR has also asked the Court to strike portions of Jerry Freeze’s errata sheet.

The motion stated.

NASCAR’s attorneys backed this motion with evidence. While it’s been kept away from the public, it is known that the evidence contains some important messages. The messages come from the likes of Rob Moskowitz, the agent for Denny Hamlin, Bubba Wallace and Corey Heim. Moreover, 23XI President Steve Lauletta, FRM owner Bob Jenkins, and FRM’s GM, Jerry Freeze are also included.

According to NASCAR, 23XI and FRM falsely fabricated evidence and statements in order to get preliminary injunctions to continue as charter teams in the Cup Series last year.

23XI and FRM hit back at NASCAR’s latest claim

23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports did not hold back over the latest twist in the lawsuit. Attorney Jeffrey Kessler was quick to release a statement, defending his clients. Kessler made it clear that 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports found NASCAR’s motion to be nothing more than a baseless distraction.

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Denny Hamlin and Michael Jordan (via Getty images)

He insisted that the sport was simply trying to divert the court’s attention from alleged monopolistic practices when it comes to charters in ‘all of stock car racing.’ He also claims to have overwhelming evidence to prove the charges laid on Jim France and NASCAR by his clients.

This is yet another baseless distraction intended to try to divert the Court’s attention from the overwhelming evidence that demonstrates that Jim France and NASCAR have been operating an unlawful monopoly that has hurt not just my clients, but all of stock car racing.

Jeffrey Kessler’s statement read.

The trial commences on December 1. However, there have been too many ups and downs already. Currently, 23XI and FRM are on the backfoot after losing their charter rights. Though, 23XI co-owner Denny Hamlin remains undeterred, and expects things to be exposed once the trial begins. Thus, it seems that this entire ordeal is only going to lead to more controversies in the coming months.

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