The latest move by 23XI Racing, co-owned by NBA legend Michael Jordan and NASCAR driver Denny Hamlin, and Front Row Motorsports came on the Tuesday before Thanksgiving, raising eyebrows within NASCAR for its timing.

NASCAR clapped back at 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports after the pair of teams filed a second preliminary injunction against them as a strategic ploy.

XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports submitted a second preliminary injunction in the District Court of North Carolina on Tuesday seeking relief in the form of charter status through the duration of their antitrust lawsuit against NASCAR.

The attorney representing 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports in its lawsuit against NASCAR announced Saturday morning that, as of now, both organizations will be able to compete as open teams in 2025.

The ongoing legal fight between 23XI Racing and NASCAR is heating up, with a recent statement from 23XI’s legal team raising questions about the future of the sport and the teams involved.

The NASCAR lawsuit saga takes another twist as 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports refile their motion for a preliminary injunction, citing new evidence and changed circumstances. At the heart of this legal battle lies NASCAR's charter agreement and allegations of monopolistic practices.