Ahead of the antitrust lawsuit heading to trial, NASCAR analyst Bob Pockrass shared a list of obstacles that could hinder 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports' claims. The lawsuit will head to trial on Monday, December 1, 2025.The Cup Series teams found themselves in the situation after refusing to sign the charter agreement in October 2024. Following that, the teams filed an antitrust lawsuit against the governing body and CEO, Jim France, accusing them of monopolizing the sport for their benefit. Since then, the teams and stock car racing association have been in and out of the court several times.Following that, ahead of the trial, the NASCAR analyst revealed the obstacles that could weaken the Cup Series team's stance in the case. He began by mentioning that 23XI and FRM both willingly joined the charter system. Also, 23XI Racing earned profit from the same, and the charter payout has been increasing.The teams also can't complain that the governing body blocks competition, as 23XI Racing has secured multiple victories. Pockrass further explained and wrote:"Biggest hurdles for 23XI/FRM: -Already part of system, bought charters -23XI turned profit -Charter payouts up -Charter sale price up -TV $ contingent on top teams racing, so exclusivity good -New teams been competitive -No new series has entered market & failed so no proof (2/3)"In November 2025, The Athletic media house hinted that if NASCAR won the trial, it would mark the end of the Cup Series teams in question. The teams would lose six charters in the series."Jim doesn’t really value the current owners of our sport": 23XI Racing co-owner called out the CEO for not valuing team owners' contributionsA few years ago, in 2022, NASCAR veteran Denny Hamlin met with the governing body's CEO, Jim France, and president, Steve Phelps. Later, Hamlin revealed that the sanctioning body only focused on cutting costs throughout the meeting and called out France for not offering a solution.The Joe Gibbs Racing driver claimed that Jim France thinks of NASCAR as a product and does not value team owners. During the meeting, Hamlin discussed the high cost of building engines. Instead of providing financial support, France asked him to cut costs.Denny Hamlin further revealed that the stock car racing association wanted the manufacturers (OEMs) to cover the cost and take no responsibility. Following that, Hamlin 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."The NASCAR veteran concluded that the tracks bag most of the prize pool, and the governing body overlooks their expenses. Meanwhile, the organization asks the Cup Series teams to cut costs.