Jim France Draws the Line on Permanent Charters in Fiery Courtroom Clash
Jim France refused to budge on permanent charters, and the teams made it clear they’re done playing nice.
Jim France refused to budge on permanent charters, and the teams made it clear they’re done playing nice.
Monday’s session leaned hard into a hypothetical universe where rival stock car leagues thrive, teams rake in cash, and NASCAR’s rules get rewritten entirely.
The NBA legend backed 23XI’s push for permanent charters, stronger governance, and a bigger revenue share—even as he praised the charter system itself.
Plaintiffs’ lead attorney Jeffrey Kessler pressed NASCAR’s president on track contracts, rival series fears, and what the sport needed to land its streaming partner Thursday.
Bob Jenkins praised the stability of the system but said exclusivity rules and Gen-7 expenses sank any chance of profit.
Quips, contradictions, and charter math all fueled a fiery session as the antitrust case dug deeper into 23XI’s books.
The trial opened with bold claims on both sides and Denny Hamlin outlining just how much it costs to race at NASCAR’s top level.
The team made it official Friday evening on social media and confirmed the news on Monday.
The armchair crew chiefs expected a moonshot; Chevy showed up with a sharpened Camaro and a smirk.
Under the chandeliers of the JW Marriott in Scottsdale, Kyle Larson and NASCAR’s best traded helmets for tuxedos, delivering speeches, laughs, and a few tears as the 2025 season came to an emotional close.