A federal antitrust lawsuit involving NASCAR, 23XI Racing, and Front Row Motorsports (FRM) has seen a series of significant legal developments. U.S. District Judge Kenneth Bell denied the motion by 23XI Racing and FRM to dismiss NASCAR's counterclaims alleging illegal collusion by the teams to secure better charter terms. The judge ruled that these challenges are best addressed at summary judgment with a more developed factual record. NASCAR sought financial information from non-suing chartered teams to defend itself, leading to disputes over the scope of subpoenas. Judge Bell ordered these non-involved teams to provide limited, top-line financial data dating back to 2014, including total revenue, costs, and net profits, but restricted access to attorneys and experts only. This ruling was seen as a compromise that balanced NASCAR's need for information with the teams' concerns over proprietary data. INDYCAR also filed a motion to prevent NASCAR from deposing its CEO Doug Boles, arguing the deposition was burdensome and unnecessary. Additionally, 23XI Racing and FRM's request for a rehearing by the full Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals to maintain their chartered status was denied. This decision means the teams could lose their charters as early as the upcoming Dover race, potentially forcing them to compete as open teams subject to qualifying and receiving reduced prize money. The teams' attorney Jeffrey Kessler expressed disappointment but maintained confidence in the strength of their antitrust case. The legal battle continues to unfold with implications for NASCAR's charter system and team operations.