The Calculations Have Been Revealed

Published: Tue, 12/09/25

Updated: Tue, 12/09/25

Frontstretch Newsletter: Dec. 9, 2025
Volume XIX, Edition CCXI

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What to Watch: Tuesday

- Day No. 7 of the 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports trial against NASCAR is underway in Charlotte. We'll finish up the cross-examination of economist Ted Snyder, then additional witnesses should be called to the stand.

Of note, Judge Kenneth W. Bell is not pleased about the pace of the trial. To that degree, he has extended the hours that court will be in session. From here on out, court will begin at 8:30 a.m. ET and end at 5:30 p.m. ET.

- With all the rain last weekend at Five Flags Speedway, the Snowball Derby weekend is still not done. The remaining support races are scheduled to take place at 5 p.m. ET today with coverage on FLORacing.

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TV Schedule: Here

Today's Top News:

NASCAR Vs. 23XI/FRM Lawsuit Day 6 Recap

Monday's sixth day of testimony was a bit of a drag, highlighted by economist Ted Snyder detailing how he calculated the amount of damages that should be assessed in the trial.

Nick Sanchez Won’t Be Back at Big Machine

Nick Sanchez announced Monday that he has left Big Machine Racing, effective immediately.

(Photo: Kostas Lymperopoulos/ARCA Racing)

Lavar Scott Running Full Time for APR

Alpha Prime Racing announced Monday that Lavar Scott will join the team full-time in the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series in 2026.

Frankie Muniz Back With Reaume in 2026

Frankie Muniz announced Monday that he will return full-time to Team Reaume in 2026. In addition, he will race in Pirelli GT4 America SprintX for TechSport Racing.

Logan Misuraca Running Daytona for CGM

City Garage Motorsports announced Monday that Logan Misuraca will drive the team's No. 85 Ford in the ARCA season opener in Daytona.

Photos are courtesy of Nigel Kinrade Photography, along with Dustin Chambers and Kostas Lymperopoulos of ARCA Racing.

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Around the World in Motorsports: Dec. 8

- Wright Motorsports announced their 2026 driver lineup Monday. Owner/driver Adam Adelson is back for his third IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship season. This year, he'll have Callum Ilott as his full-time teammate. This program will be in addition to Ilott's full-time NTT IndyCar Series ride with PREMA Racing. There are no conflicts between the IndyCar and IMSA schedules.

Tom Sargent is back for the five-race IMSA Michelin Endurance Cup schedule, while Elliott Skeer will cut back from a full-time schedule to run just Daytona.

- Conquest Racing announced their 2026 IMSA driver lineup Monday. Manny Franco will return to the team for his third season. He will be rejoined by Albert Costa as his full-time teammate.

Costa returns to Conquest Racing after spending 2025 running full-time in GTD Pro for DragonSpeed. He finished second in GTD Pro points with a win at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park and six podium finishes.

Lorenzo Patrese, son of former Formula 1 racer Riccardo Patrese, will move over from Cetilar Racing to drive in the five Michelin Endurance Cup races. Thierry Vermuelen will complete the squad at Daytona.

Patrese has five career IMSA starts with a best career finish of seventh at Watkins Glen back in June. Vermuelen, who comes to the team from GT World Challenge Europe powered by AWS, will be making his IMSA debut. He won the championship in GT World Challenge Europe powered by AWS Endurance Cup's Gold Cup.

- Turner Motorsport revealed their 2026 WeatherTech lineup Monday. Full-time drivers Robby Foley and Patrick Gallagher are back for another year together. This year, Francis Selldorff will drive in the five Michelin Endurance Cup races. Selldorff has been racing for Turner Motorsport for the past couple of years. Teamed with Dillon Machavern, Selldorff finished sixth in IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge points and earned his first win at Mid-Ohio. Completing the lineup is Jens Klingmann for Daytona.

Frontstretch Videos:

NASCAR Executives, Denny Hamlin & Michael Jordan Leave Courthouse After Day 6 of Trial

Bringing the Heat: Reacting to Day 6 of the NASCAR vs. 23XI/FRM Trial

This is just a sampling of the videos that we uploaded to our YouTube channels from _ last weekend. For more from _, or from other race weekends, be sure to subscribe to our suite of YouTube channels (Frontstretch, Frontstretch Grassroots, Frontstretch Plus and FS Open Wheel) and don't forget to click the bell to be notified of future videos.

Today at Frontstretch:

4 Takeaways From the NASCAR 23XI/FRM Trial, Day 6

by Tom Bowles

Bringing the Heat: Reacting to Day 6 of the NASCAR vs. 23XI/FRM Trial

with Tom Bowles, Trey Lyle and Stephen Stumpf

Tomorrow at Frontstretch.com:

Coverage of the antitrust trial from Charlotte will continue.

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