23XI Racing is in the middle of an antitrust lawsuit with NASCAR, and things are heating up. Earlier in the week, 23XI Racing, Front Row Motorsports, and NASCAR had another court date for a preliminary injunction to restore the charters for the remainder of the 2025 NASCAR season. However, what could happen if the charters aren't restored ever again?

Suppose NASCAR were to sell the team's charters before a trial in December. In that case, 23XI Racing argues that it would go out of business after the 2025 Cup Series season, according to a legal filing issued by attorneys on Monday. Due to the current financial model, a NASCAR team is very unlikely to have long-term success without one of the guaranteed charters.

23XI Racing has been a pillar in NASCAR over the last several seasons, and losing its charters would be a massive blow for the organization's long-term future. It's unclear what will happen with the lawsuit in the coming weeks and months, but 23XI Racing hopes to have its charters for the 2026 NASCAR season.

This article originally appeared on Motorsports Wire: 23XI Racing could shut down after 2025 NASCAR Cup Series season

Reporting by Austin Konenski, Motorsports Wire / Motorsports Wire

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