Denny Hamlin, co-owner of 23XI Racing, has firmly rejected a proposal by fellow NASCAR driver Joey Logano to end an ongoing antitrust lawsuit challenging NASCAR’s current charter system. The legal action, filed by 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports, takes aim at what the teams view as a restrictive and outdated system that limits their ability to generate revenue. Logano, who races for Team Penske, recently suggested that the lawsuit be dropped in exchange for NASCAR opening its financial records to the teams—a gesture NASCAR described as an olive branch, officially announced on June 2, 2025.
However, Hamlin made it clear he sees Logano’s proposal as missing the point entirely. Speaking on his podcast Actions Detrimental, Hamlin blasted the idea, telling Logano to “shut up and move on,” and emphasized that the issue is not just about financial transparency. According to Hamlin, the lawsuit is about pushing for fundamental, structural reform in how the sport is governed and how its revenues are distributed among teams. He criticized Logano for oversimplifying the complexity of the matter and expressed frustration that some within the sport are willing to settle for superficial solutions rather than real change.
As the NASCAR Cup Series prepares for its next race at Sonoma, this legal fight continues to create significant friction between racing teams and the sport’s leadership. Hamlin’s uncompromising stance signals that some team owners are prepared to battle until meaningful reforms are implemented. The outcome of this legal clash could play a major role in reshaping the financial and governance model of NASCAR in the years ahead.
