23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports' lawsuit against NASCAR went to trial on December 1, 2025. Amid the ongoing trial, Judge Bell issued a warning to the stock car racing association's attorneys for violating two court orders on the third day.The governing body and both teams found themselves in this situation after the teams refused to sign the charter agreement in October 2024. Following that, 23XI and FRM filed an antitrust lawsuit against the sanctioning body and CEO Jim France, accusing them of creating a monopoly in the sport.The first two days of the trial featured the deposition of 23XI Racing's co-owner, Denny Hamlin. On the third day, NASCAR's attorneys violated the court rules twice. Despite agreeing that the topic was off-limits, the lawyers asked FRM owner Bob Jenkins about his business ventures outside stock car racing, breaking the court's pre-set boundaries.The second violation included verbally disclosing a text message from Jeff Dickerson. This message was not allowed as evidence, making it their second strike. Following that, Judge Bell called out the governing body's attorneys and issued a formal warning.Reflecting on that, stock car analyst Matt Weaver wrote:"Court let out and after the jury was dismissed, Judge Bell admonished NASCAR's lawyers Twice they have violated court orders. 1) Asking Bob Jenkins about his non-NASCAR businesses when it was agreed upon in advance that it wasnt on the table and disclosing a Jeff Dickerson text message verbally when it wasnt admissible evidence. Bell said this will not be tolerated and the next time it happens, from either party, there will be significant consequences."On day two of the trial, Joe Gibbs Racing driver Denny Hamlin repeatedly called out NASCAR as a "monopoly." He further accused the governing body of holding all the power and giving teams no ownership of any ideas.Insider breaks down the scenario if NASCAR wins the lawsuit filed by 23XI Racing and Front Row MotorsportsAhead of the trial's beginning, NASCAR analyst Bob Pockrass broke down the scenario if the governing body emerges as the winner. He revealed that 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports would face some serious challenges if they compete in the upcoming Cup Series season.If the stock car racing association won the lawsuit, both Cup Series teams would compete as non-charter teams in the 2026 season. This would result in no guaranteed entries or revenue for the teams in the events. Further, he also claimed that this might happen even if the teams emerge as the winners.Bob Pockrass also highlighted that another end to the story is that both 23XI and FRM might shut down within a year. Both teams competing with no charters would lose sponsors, income, and access to the playoffs. Following that, the stock car racing analyst 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)"23XI Racing co-owner Denny Hamlin called out ESPN senior writer Ryan McGee over his perspective on the case ahead of the trial. He accused McGee of brainwashing fans with a propaganda-style article.