The 2024 NASCAR Cup Series has been one of the more dramatic seasons in recent memory, and the drama was not limited to the track. Perhaps the biggest news of the year came when Charter negotiations fell apart, leading to a closely followed court battle between the dynastic France family that has ruled NASCAR since its inception and the teams of 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports. It's an unprecedented move, directly challenging the France family's iron grip over the sport in a move that sent shockwaves through the garage. Since the news that the two teams would sue, there's been one official court hearing, but numerous filings, and motions and even appeals. It's difficult to keep track of the ever-evolving situation, so we decided to lay it all out for you with an official timeline of events as this legal fight looms as a constant shadow over the pinnacle of stock car racing.
