The NASCAR charter system is the backbone of how teams make money in the Cup Series. It determines who’s guaranteed a spot in the field and how revenue from races, TV deals, and sponsorships is divided. It’s more like a franchise model than a typical traditional motorsport entry. With NASCAR and the teams recently renewing the 2025 charter agreement, the system has entered a new era that could reshape the financial future of the sport for both powerhouse organizations and smaller, mid-pack operations fighting to stay afloat.

What is the NASCAR charter system and how has the 2025 agreement changed it?

Launched in 2016, the NASCAR charter system gave 36 teams guaranteed entry into every Cup Series race, replacing the uncertainty of qualifying every week. Charters were designed to give team

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