Court Blocks Sale of Stewart-Haas Racing Charters

NASCAR has successfully obtained a partial grant of an emergency motion that temporarily blocks the sale of Stewart-Haas Racing (SHR) charters, which were initially set for finalization today. A court is expected to review the evidence surrounding this sale, with a ruling anticipated on Monday. The court's stay is conditional, remaining in effect only if the transfer had not been finalized prior to the ruling, and indications suggest that this was the case.

In conjunction with this, Judge Kenneth Bell has established several hearings relevant to an ongoing lawsuit involving 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports. Significant dates include a motions to dismiss hearing scheduled for January 8, 2025, and a potential trial set to commence on December 1, 2025. The partial grant of NASCAR’s request also postpones a preliminary injunction related to the charters’ sale, giving both teams until Monday to respond to new evidence presented by NASCAR. It's worth noting that the legal disputes could potentially extend into the 2025 NASCAR season if a settlement is not achieved.