Racing

Federal Court Denies Attorney’s Bid to Write Off Racing Expenses as Business Deductions

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Denver, Colorado — A federal appeals court has made a ruling that will steer a personal injury attorney away from claiming car racing expenses as a deductible business marketing cost. On Monday, the 10th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Denver decided against James William Avery, who sought to deduct over $300,000 spent on his high-speed hobby, according to Law360. Avery, who relocated to Indiana from Colorado in 2003 but continued his legal practice in Colorado, sought to grow his client base in his new home state. To achieve this, he began participating in car … Read more

Swift Action by Florida Highway Patrol Thwarts Major Illegal Street Racing Event in Tampa

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Tampa, Florida – A potentially dangerous situation was avoided this weekend as Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) troopers teamed up with local police departments to thwart a “street takeover” involving illegal drag racing in Tampa. This coordinated effort prevented any races from starting and resulted in multiple arrests and vehicle impoundments. Informed by various tips, law enforcement officers focused on several locations late Saturday night and into Sunday morning. Areas around Temple Terrace on U.S. Highway 301 near a Winn-Dixie grocery store, Fletcher Avenue, Bruce B. Downs Boulevard, along with Busch Boulevard and Florida Avenue were … Read more

Legal Titans Clash: NASCAR Faces Antitrust Challenge from 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports

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In an escalating legal confrontation, 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports have taken a decisive step against NASCAR by filing an antitrust lawsuit, engaging high-profile attorneys with historic courtroom successes in similar disputes. The litigants have enlisted Jeffrey Kessler of Winston and Strawn, a seasoned legal expert renowned for advocating on behalf of NCAA athletes regarding name, image, and likeness rights, and for securing equal pay for the United States Women’s National Soccer Team. Standing opposite in the legal arena will be Chris Yates of Latham & Watkins, noted for his defense of the Ultimate … Read more

Michael Jordan Confident in Victory as 23XI Racing Challenges NASCAR’s Monopoly in New Lawsuit

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TALLADEGA, Ala. — Amid the roar of engines at Talladega Superspeedway, Michael Jordan, the basketball legend turned NASCAR team owner, voiced strong beliefs in a lawsuit his team, 23XI Racing, has launched against NASCAR. On the eve of Talladega’s major race event, Jordan’s legal challenge has charged the auto racing sanctioning body with monopolistic practices, suggesting potential broad impacts for the sport. Jordan, observing the preparations from Bubba Wallace’s pit stand, his team’s star driver, underscored his commitment to redefining fairness in the competitive arena of NASCAR. The lawsuit, jointly initiated with Front Row Motorsports, … Read more