Motorsports
Front Row Motorsports ‘likely’ shutting down if NASCAR wins lawsuit
Dec. 9, 2025, 10:30 a.m. ET
Front Row Motorsports and 23XI Racing’s trial against NASCAR is officially underway. Last week, the biggest trial in the sport’s history began, with both sides entering court for 10 days of action. However, what will happen if Front Row Motorsports comes out on the losing side? Well, the organization’s future could become really bleak.
According to FOX Sports’ Bob Pockrass, Front Row Motorsports would “likely” shut down within a year of the trial, pending any appeals. It would mean that Zane Smith, Todd Gilliland, and Noah Gragson would become free agents, leaving the three drivers without a ride in the NASCAR Cup Series.
If Front Row Motorsports loses the trial, it could mark the end of what was a long tenure in the Cup Series, but everything is still on the table. 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports want to come out of this trial against NASCAR as winners, hoping that it leads to meaningful changes for the sport.