A federal judge denied 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports’ request to continue racing with charters while they litigate against NASCAR, forcing their six cars to compete as open entries in upcoming races, potentially jeopardizing their business. The teams, co-owned by Michael Jordan and Denny Hamlin, argue that this situation affects their competitive standing and revenue, with a trial set for December 1.
Explain It To Me Like I’m 5: A judge said that two racing teams, co-owned by famous people like Michael Jordan, can’t use special passes to guarantee their spots in upcoming races, which makes it harder for them to compete and could put them in trouble, but the judge might change his mind later.
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