Attorneys representing 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports have moved to drop a portion of their complaint against NASCAR, narrowing the focus of the 23XI Racing antitrust lawsuit before the trial set for December 1. The legal representatives chose to maintain their Section 2 claims, which accuse NASCAR of violating the Sherman Antitrust Act through alleged unilateral conduct.
Section 2 Allegations Take Center Stage
The recent decision to dismiss some claims aims to streamline the proceedings and emphasize what the attorneys believe is the strongest aspect of their case. This move leaves the Section 2 complaint intact, which specifically targets actions taken by a single organization, as opposed to Section 1’s focus on alleged collaborative efforts by NASCAR and International Speedway Corporation (ISC) to control the racing market.
“Think of it this way: Section 1 more would cover NASCAR and ISC working together to monopolize a market. Section 2 covers one company’s unilateral acts. That has always been strongest part of case so better to focus on that at trial (2/2)” — Bob Pockrass (@bobpockrass)
Next Steps as Lawsuit Proceeds
With the new streamlined legal strategy in place, the lawsuit is set to move forward on its revised course, concentrating solely on the allegations regarding one company’s independent practices. The teams and their legal counsel appear focused on strengthening their argument in anticipation of the upcoming trial. Attention in the racing world now turns to December 1, when the case will begin to unfold in court and potentially influence how antitrust issues are addressed in motorsports moving forward.
Think of it this way: Section 1 more would cover NASCAR and ISC working together to monopolize a market. Section 2 covers one company's unilateral acts. That has always been strongest part of case so better to focus on that at trial (2/2)
— Bob Pockrass (@bobpockrass) November 6, 2025
