XI Racing co-owners Denny Hamlin and Michael Jordan, along with Front Row Motorsports owner Bob Jenkins and NASCAR Chairman Jim France attended Monday's court session.

XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports squared off against NASCAR in court on Monday as the motion for preliminary injunction was heard by District Judge Frank D. Whitney in Charlotte.

The first injunction requests the judge order NASCAR to grant 23XI and Front Row charters over the course of the lawsuit due to the irreparable harm of racing without one. He said without a charter, drivers and sponsors have opt outs in their contracts that could allow them to leave for other organizations.

A judge denied 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports' request for expedited discovery in their antitrust lawsuit against NASCAR over the 2025 charter agreement.

XI had its first in-person courtroom showdown with NASCAR during a Monday hearing over a preliminary injunction request.

The teams are pushing for expedited discovery of key documents and argue that NASCAR's practices hinder competition and fairness in the sport.