NASCAR has accused a district court judge of making numerous errors leading to what the company claims is an incorrect decision in the suit.

NASCAR filed a 68-page appeal Wednesday night — roughly one hour before the start of Daytona 500 qualifying — arguing a federal judge erred in recognizing 23XI Motorsports and Front Row Motorsports as chartered teams for 2025 as the two organizations sue over antitrust claims.

NASCAR filed a brief on Wednesday in the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals asking for a reversal of the preliminary injunction granted to 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports that allows the teams

NASCAR asks a federal appeals court to reverse a lower court ruling granting 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports Charter benefits.

NASCAR files brief to appeals court citing errors made by district court in permitting the preliminary injunctions.

NASCAR filed a 68-page appeal Wednesday night arguing a federal judge erred in recognizing two teams suing it as chartered for the 2025 season.

Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Team 23XI owner Michael Jordan talks with NASCAR Cup Series driver Denny Hamlin (11) after his first qualifying run for the Ally 400 at Nashville Superspeedway. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports Christopher Hanewinckel Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODA DAYTONA BEACH,

The stock car racing organization has taken the next step in fighting the preliminary injunction granted to 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports, laying out their arguments for why the decision should be reversed.

It’s been known for well over a month that NASCAR would appeal a preliminary injunction decision made by the district