NASCAR files response to 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports requesting this week to have charter status through the rest of the season after it expired Wednesday.

Eventual ruling could be "damaging to NASCAR’s efforts to seek relationships with new team owners that seek to enter the 2026 Cup Series.”

The teams have stated in their filing that they have brought “this new motion for a temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction to protect the status quo and prevent the irreparable harm that will result if (they) lose their charter rights or are forced to unwind their charter purchases before trial (Dec. 1).

Speaking of development drivers, Corey Day comes to mind after finishing inside the top 10 in the ARCA Menards Series West race at Sonoma. What is his most realistic shot at a full-time seat, whether it’s Xfinity or in the Craftsman Truck Series?

U.S. District Court judge Kenneth D. Bell turned down the request on the basis that the teams didn't demonstrate that they would suffer irreparable harm thanks to running as open entries this weekend, with the field size of under 40 cars meaning there's no risk of any drivers not qualifying.

Court documents contend that if 23XI and Front Row Motorsports lose their Charter rights or are forced to unwind their Charter purchases before trial that the teams could possibly go out of business

XI and FRM are just days away from potentially losing their charters, but they aren't giving them up without a fight

XI Racing’s bold antitrust lawsuit against NASCAR has received some shocking rulings in the past couple of days. Front Row Motorsports, who joined 23XI after the lawsuit was formally filed, is also facing a massive threat in terms of its spot in the NASCAR garage.