NASCAR journalist Bob Pockrass recently broke down the antitrust lawsuit scenario if the governing body emerges victorious in the trial. The analyst revealed that the teams would face severe challenges if they compete in the 2026 season.The situation emerged when 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports refused to sign the charter agreement in October 2024. Following that, the teams filed an antitrust lawsuit against the stock car racing association and CEO Jim France, accusing them of creating a monopoly in the sport. Since then, both parties have been in and out of the courthouse multiple times. The lawsuit will go on trial on December 1, 2025.Following that, NASCAR insider Bob Pockrass explains the scenario if the sanctioning body wins the case. If that happens, Pockrass pointed out that 23XI and FRM would compete as open teams in the series. This would mean no guaranteed entries or revenue in all Cup Series events. He also emphasized that this could also happen if the teams won the case.The other possibility highlights that 23XI and FRM might shut down within a year. The teams competing without charters would lose sponsors, income, and even access to the playoffs. Reflecting on that, he wrote:"If NASCAR wins the case, 23XI and FRM would have to race as open teams (that could be case even if 23XI and FRM win, although that's less likely) -23XI and FRM likely would shut down within a year pending any appeals (2/3)"Ahead of the lawsuit, 23XI Racing co-owner Denny Hamlin called out ESPN senior writer Ryan McGee over his views on the lawsuit. Hamlin accused McGee of brainwashing fans and publishing a propaganda-style article."Jim doesn’t really value the current owners of our sport": Denny Hamlin called out the NASCAR CEO for not valuing team owners' contributionsIn 2022, Joe Gibbs Racing driver Denny Hamlin sat down with NASCAR CEO Jim France and president Steve Phelps. During the meeting, the Cup Series driver highlighted the huge cost of building engines, and France asked him to cut costs.The 23XI Racing co-owner claimed that France thinks of NASCAR as a product and not as a sport. Following that, the CEO refused to provide any financial aid to the teams. Continuing further, Hamlin revealed the governing body wanted the OEMs to cover the costs.Reflecting on that, the JGR driver stated:"Jim doesn’t really value the current owners of our sport and what we bring. He believes that NASCAR itself is the show. He made a point to say that we have to continue to give OEMs tremendous value because they help support the teams. I honestly don’t think he understands that every teams OEM deal is different. I told him our 15M number is WITH OEM engine support."Denny Hamlin concluded that tracks earn most of the money and the governing body overlooks their expenses. Meanwhile, the organization asks the Cup Series teams to cut down the cost.