[autotag]23XI Racing[/autotag]’s plans for the 2025 NASCAR season became uncertain on Friday afternoon. During the State of the Sport address, a federal judge denied a motion to recognize 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports as chartered teams as they move forward with their antitrust lawsuit involving NASCAR. On Friday, 23XI Racing owner Denny Hamlin confirmed the fluidity of those plans.
When asked if 23XI Racing will have cars at the Busch Light Clash and the 2025 Daytona 500, Hamlin said he thinks it’s “all [to be determined].” This was the first time Hamlin has admitted that 23XI Racing may not show up for the 2025 Daytona 500, affecting the team’s eligibility throughout the season. Yet, the comment about 2025 could be for legal purposes.
It’s unclear how 23XI Racing will look in three months, but it has been a stressful journey for Bubba Wallace and Tyler Reddick. The two NASCAR drivers could find themselves in a tough situation if 23XI Racing truly isn’t able to compete in February. For now, 23XI Racing will continue to move forward with its lawsuit with Front Row Motorsports against NASCAR.
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