CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Legacy Motor Club and Rick Ware Racing have reached a settlement following a legal dispute regarding the sale of a NASCAR charter. The lawsuit arose after Legacy claimed to have purchased a charter from Ware for the 2026 season, while Ware contended that the transaction was intended for 2027.
The disagreement centered on which charter owned by Rick Ware Racing was actually sold to Legacy Motor Club. The two teams have now agreed on a settlement that allows Legacy to acquire the charter, though the specific terms of this agreement have not been disclosed.
Despite the resolution of the legal matter, Rick Ware Racing plans to continue racing the No. 51 as a charter entry for the upcoming 2026 season. The teams can now shift their focus back to their operational goals moving forward.
Jimmie Johnson, owner of Legacy Motor Club, expressed relief at the positive outcome. He praised the efforts of both Robby Benton and Rick Ware in facilitating the settlement, emphasizing the importance of refocusing on their business strategies and future aspirations.
Rick Ware also commented on the agreement, noting that he recently met with Johnson and Cal Wells to finalize the terms of the charter transfer. He emphasized that the results of the settlement benefit both teams and look forward to concluding the 2025 season on a strong note.
In a joint statement, Legacy Motor Club and Rick Ware Racing confirmed the resolution of their dispute regarding the charter sale, while maintaining confidentiality about the details of the settlement.
Adding another layer to the situation, RFK Racing is currently leasing a charter that will be used for their No. 60 entry in the 2026 season. Speculation remains that this charter may be the same one recently acquired by Legacy from Rick Ware Racing, although no official confirmation has been provided by any team.
This resolution allows all parties involved to concentrate on the upcoming races and their respective futures in NASCAR.
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