The antitrust showdown between NASCAR, 23XI Racing, and Front Row Motorsports has dragged on for over a year, ever since those teams resisted the 2025 charter deal back in September 2024. Now, as a federal judge in Charlotte pushes for mediation this week, the pressure’s mounting to hash things out before a December trial.

That tension got a fresh jolt on Monday when the Driver Advisory Council, led by Kurt Busch and Jeff Burton, entered the battle. They signaled they’re ready to weigh in, worried that any quick fix might sideline the very folks who turn the wheels. The DAC was formed in 2016 to give drivers a stronger say in the sport’s direction. Which is why they’ve filed a new request ahead of the mediation proceedings.

Driver Advisory Council stands up for drivers

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