XI Racing is in a tough spot. The team owned by Denny Hamlin and NBA legend Michael Jordan is at risk of losing its cup charters alongwith Front Row Motorsports in a legal battle with NASCAR.

NASCAR convinced a federal judge to deny two racing teams—including one owned by basketball icon Michael Jordan—a temporary restraining order against the organization to preserve their charter designation and guarantee spots in the Cup Series.

A security guard was arrested and now faces assault and battery charges after an incident involving a wheelchair-bound racer following Sunday's NASCAR Cup Series race at Sonoma Raceway, according to The Press Democrat.

Specifically, this infraction falls under Section 8.8.10.4.C (Tires and Wheels) in the NASCAR Rule Book. Accordingly, RWR 51 rear changer Quill Osborne and jackman De’Quan Hampton will be forced to sit out the next two races at Dover and Indianapolis as a result.

Dover Motor Speedway is the NASCAR site for a critical Cup Series race and the semifinals of the In-Season Challenge

NASCAR has filed its formal response to 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports' request for a temporary restraining order, which was highlighted by a new Michael Jordan quote

16 drivers advance to the NASCAR Playoffs. A win guarantees a spot in the playoffs unless there are more winners than spots available. The 16 spots go to the regular-season champion and then 15 drivers based on wins with tiebreakers by points.

Cup Series schedule is starting to come together. Could we see NASCAR return to Mexico City for next season? Right now, there are a few question marks on the schedule. We are getting very close to seeing the official dates in the coming weeks or months.