A federal judge on Thursday rejected a request from 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports to continue racing with charters while they battle NASCAR in court, meaning their six cars will race as open entries this weekend at Dover,

Two teams state in court documents that "they once again will face the prospect of losing key sponsors and star drivers" if they lose their charter status.

U.S. District Judge Kenneth Bell “rejected a request” from NASCAR teams 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports to continue racing with charters while they continue to battle NASCAR in court.

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

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.

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.

NASCAR hits midsummer amid legal battles involving team charters, a key part of its business model. Two teams, including Michael Jordan’s 23XI Racing, are suing NASCAR over antitrust issues.