NASCAR's motion for a partial stay of the preliminary injunction affecting 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports has been denied by U.S. District Judge Kenneth D. Bell.

The Court ordered NASCAR to immediately approve the charter sale from Stewart-Haas Racing to Front Row Motorsports, though this ruling only applies to Front Row Motorsports. 23XI Racing must make a separate request regarding their charter transfer.

Key points from Judge Bell's ruling:

• NASCAR failed to demonstrate they would succeed on merits
• The Court has broad discretion to create injunctions based on unique circumstances
• The injunction is specific to the 2025 season, not creating long-term obligations
• Front Row submitted transfer papers on Nov. 14, 2024, after receiving approval from NASCAR president Steve Phelps
• NASCAR later denied the transfer on Dec. 5, allegedly due to Front Row's refusal to drop the lawsuit

The Court found that NASCAR would not suffer irreparable harm under the 2025 charter agreement, while Front Row would face immediate irreparable harm if denied the opportunity to acquire the charter.

An antitrust lawsuit trial is scheduled for December 2025, unless the parties reach a resolution beforehand.

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