Latest news with #23XI
Yahoo
a day ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
NASCAR Fans Loving Bubba Wallace's Photos After Brickyard 400 Win
NASCAR Fans Loving Bubba Wallace's Photos After Brickyard 400 Win originally appeared on The Spun. Bubba Wallace appears to certainly have enjoyed himself after Sunday's historic Brickyard 400 win. Outlasting the competition in double OT due to a gutsy move to stretch his fuel, Wallace was able to survive the elements and two restarts to end his 100-race dry spell and punch his ticket to the NASCAR playoffs. "Oh my gosh, man, just so proud of this team," Bubba said after taking the checkered flag. "I just want to thank everybody behind me right here ... To overcome so much and to put these people here in Victory Lane, that's what it's about. It's about these people that continue to push at me, believe in me. Man, just so proud, and I appreciate all you guys." Later on the 23XI driver celebrated with some champagne and a dip in the pool as he soaked in the moment with friends and family. Fans were loving it on social media. "It's fun to have fun. 🏁" spotter Freddie Kraft commented. "No caption necessary 🤘🏽" a user replied. "To all my nascar enjoyers, seeing him win it was awesome. I'm so happy for him honestly," another said. "holy aura," a fan shared. "Celebrate fully 🫡" another person saluted. "Keep on partying until the sun comes up!!! 🎉" "If you gon win better win fckin big," another fan pointed out. It's been a long time coming for Wallace who's had tremendous speed for years now but hasn't always been able to get it done. Sunday's win was the third of his Cup Series career along with Talladega and Kansas in 2021 and 2022 respectively. The crown jewel victory also pushes him up to 11th in the points standings and just nine behind RFK's Chris Buescher (559).NASCAR Fans Loving Bubba Wallace's Photos After Brickyard 400 Win first appeared on The Spun on Jul 28, 2025 This story was originally reported by The Spun on Jul 28, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Denny Hamlin Had Epic Reaction To Bubba Wallace's Brickyard 400 Win
Denny Hamlin Had Epic Reaction To Bubba Wallace's Brickyard 400 Win originally appeared on The Spun. What a moment for Bubba Wallace at this year's Brickyard 400. Not only did the 31-year-old driver outlast the competition in double OT to take the checkered flag at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, but he also became the first Black driver in history to walk with a trophy on the course's oval track. Among those to celebrate the hard-fought win was 23XI co-owner Denny Hamlin, who joined Bubba in kissing the famed bricks as the two enjoyed the sweet, sweet taste of victory. Fans were loving Denny's support on X: "Denny's great!!" a user replied. "Damn I wish Jordan had attended the race also. Would have been cool to have both owners kissing the bricks," another said. "My two favorite drivers," a fan commented. "Absolute f—ing cinema," another person shared. "Awwwwwww s—t 🥲" another user teared up. "You know Denny Hamlin is thinking about grabbing that trophy and trying to run off with it lol," another fan laughed. "I can't wait for Actions Detrimental! Whoo hooo!!! 😄" "So awesome for them!!" another account exclaimed. Wallace's massive win is his third since joining the Cup Series and moves him up into a playoff spot at 11th in the points standings. It's also his first win in one of the sport's four crown jewel races which include the Daytona 500, Coca-Cola 600, Southern 500 and the Brickyard. Bubba took a big risk and it ultimately paid off. He and 23XI will look to keep this momentum going into their next race at Iowa next Hamlin Had Epic Reaction To Bubba Wallace's Brickyard 400 Win first appeared on The Spun on Jul 27, 2025 This story was originally reported by The Spun on Jul 27, 2025, where it first appeared.
TimesLIVE
22-07-2025
- Automotive
- TimesLIVE
NASCAR updates rule book to protect 23XI and FRM entries
NASCAR has reportedly changed its rule book, likely in response to the latest ruling in the antitrust lawsuit by 23XI and Front Row Motorsports, ensuring the two teams will not miss any races as open teams. 23XI and Front Row Motorsports lost their charters after their suit against the NASCAR charter system earlier this year. A US district judge denied them a restraining order last week, leaving the teams reliant on qualifying for each individual race. However, the judge left the door open, saying if either team were in danger of missing a race due to field size, they could reapply for a temporary restraining order (TRO) as that could fit the definition of "irreparable harm" needed for a TRO, which would give the teams their charters back. "NASCAR, at its sole discretion, may elect to limit the number of entries for a race to 40. In such instances, open teams will be determined based on team owner points standings," the rule reads. Another update to the rule book states: "Up to six open teams will be eligible for starting grid positions based on the highest ranked team owner points standings." The two teams competed as open entries in the Cup Series last weekend at Dover Motor Speedway, with 23XI co-owner Denny Hamlin winning the AutoTrader EchoPark Automotive 400. Hamlin announced to reporters at Dover that "all will be exposed" when the parties' trial is scheduled to begin on December 1. "All I can tell you, and this will be my blanket answer for all questions about this, is that if you want answers and you want to understand why this is all happening, come December 1, you'll get the answer you're looking for," Hamlin said. "All will be exposed."
Hamilton Spectator
19-07-2025
- Automotive
- Hamilton Spectator
Denny Hamlin vows 23XI Racing will go on, answers will come in December in court battle with NASCAR
DOVER, Del. (AP) — NASCAR race team owner Denny Hamlin remained undeterred in the wake of another setback in court, vowing 'all will be exposed' in the scheduled December trial as part of 23XI Racing's federal antitrust suit against the auto racing series. A federal judge on Thursday rejected a request from 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports to continue racing with charters while they battle NASCAR in court, meaning their six cars will race as open entries this weekend at Dover, next week at Indianapolis and perhaps longer than that in a move the teams say would put them at risk of going out of business. U.S. District Judge Kenneth Bell denied the teams' bid for a temporary restraining order, saying they will make races over the next couple of weeks and they won't lose their drivers or sponsors before his decision on a preliminary injunction. Bell left open the possibility of reconsidering his decision if things change over the next two weeks. After this weekend, the cars affected may need to qualify on speed if 41 entries are listed — a possibility now that starting spots have opened. The case has a Dec. 1 trial date, but the two teams are fighting to be recognized as chartered for the current season, which has 16 races left. A charter guarantees one of the 40 spots in the field each week, but also a base amount of money paid out each week. 'If you want answers, you want to understand why all this is happening, come Dec. 1, you'll get the answers that you're looking for,' Hamlin said Saturday at Dover Motor Speedway. 'All will be exposed.' 23XI, which is co-owned by retired NBA great Michael Jordan, and FRM filed their federal suit against NASCAR last year after they were the only two organizations out of 15 to reject NASCAR's extension offer on charters. Jordan and FRM owner Bob Jenkins won an injunction to recognize 23XI and FRM as chartered for the season, but the ruling was overturned on appeal earlier this month, sending the case back to Bell. Hamlin, a three-time Daytona 500 winner driving for Joe Gibbs Racing, co-owns 23XI with Jordan and said they were prepared to send Tyler Reddick, Bubba Wallace and Riley Herbst to the track each week as open teams. They sought the restraining order Monday, claiming that through discovery they learned NASCAR planned to immediately begin the process of selling the six charters which would put 'plaintiffs in irreparable jeopardy of never getting their charters back and going out of business.' Hamlin said none of the setbacks have made him second-guess the decision to file the lawsuit. 'Dec. 1 is all that matters. Mark your calendar,' Hamlin said. 'I'd love to be doing other things. I've got a lot going on. When I get in the car (today), nothing else is going to matter other than that. I always give my team 100%. I always prepare whether I have side jobs, side hustles, more kids, that all matters, but I always give my team all the time that they need to make sure that when I step in, I'm 100% committed.' Reddick, who has a clause that allows him to become a free agent if the team loses its charter, declined comment Saturday on all questions connected to his future and the lawsuit. Hamlin also declined to comment on Reddick's future with 23XI Racing. Reddick, one of four drivers left in NASCAR's $1 million In-season Challenge , was last year's regular-season champion and raced for the Cup Series championship in the season finale. But none of the six drivers affected by the court ruling are locked into this year's playoffs. Making the field won't be an issue this weekend at Dover as fewer than the maximum 40 cars are entered. But should 41 cars show up anywhere this season, someone slow will be sent home and that means lost revenue and a lost chance to win points in the standings. 'Nothing changes from my end, obviously, and nothing changes from inside the shop,' Front Row Motorsports driver Zane Smith said. 'There's not typically even enough cars to worry about transferring in.' Smith, 24th in the standings and someone who would likely need a win to qualify for NASCAR's playoffs, said he stood behind Jenkins in his acrimonious legal fight that has loomed over the stock car series for months. 'I leave all that up to them,' Smith said, 'but my job is to go get the 38 the best finish I can.' ___ AP Auto Racing Writer Jenna Fryer contributed to this story. ___ AP auto racing: Error! Sorry, there was an error processing your request. There was a problem with the recaptcha. Please try again. You may unsubscribe at any time. By signing up, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google privacy policy and terms of service apply. Want more of the latest from us? Sign up for more at our newsletter page .
Yahoo
19-07-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
‘All Will Be Exposed': Denny Hamlin Warns Big ‘Answers' Coming in 23XI-NASCAR Charter Suit
Denny Hamlin boldly claimed 'all will be exposed' later this year when it comes to 23XI's ongoing drama with NASCAR over the charter system. During his Saturday presser with media before this weekend's race at Dover Motor Speedway, 23XI co-owner Denny Hamlin was asked about his concerns that he could lose Tyler Reddick after the season due to an exit clause in his deal that allows him to become a free agent if the team doesn't regain its charter. His response is sure to go viral in NASCAR circles and make many circle a specific date later this year. 'I don't have any direct comment on that. All I can tell you, and this will be my blanket answer for all questions about this, is that if you want answers and you want to understand why this is all happening, come December 1st, you'll get the answer you're looking for,' Hamlin said. 'And all will be exposed.' When he was asked in a follow-up question if he had any regrets about being a part of an antitrust lawsuit with Front Row Motorsports against NASCAR to question the charter system, he offered up another bold response. 'Not a chance… Mark your calendars,' said Hamlin. 23XI and Front Row Motorsports' antitrust lawsuit against NASCAR begins on December 1 23XI and Front Row were denied a restraining order by a U.S. District Court judge on Thursday to hold on to their charters. The two teams' charters were effectively revoked in June months after they filed an antitrust lawsuit claiming the NASCAR charter system was anti-competitive and they were monopolistic in their business practices. The teams will compete at Dover as open teams. Which means they will have to qualify for each race. Fortunately, there are 40 spots at this weekend's race, and 37 teams are competing. Hamlin is pointing to December 1 as a day for NASCAR fans to circle on their calendars because that is the official start of their lawsuit with the racing league. Related Headlines NASCAR starting lineup: NASCAR starting grid for Dover after Cup Series qualifying canceled New York Mets 'Interested' In Trade for Unheralded, Cheap Reliever MLB Rumors: Big Update Emerges on Yankees and Mets Potential Trade for Pair of Impact Pitchers MLB Trade Rumors: 2 Teams Actively Pursuing Eugenio Suarez Trade
