NASCAR has accused a district court judge of making numerous errors leading to what the company claims is an incorrect decision in the suit.

NASCAR filed a 68-page appeal Wednesday night — roughly one hour before the start of Daytona 500 qualifying — arguing a federal judge erred in recognizing 23XI Motorsports and Front Row Motorsports as chartered teams for 2025 as the two organizations sue over antitrust claims.

A handful of laps later, however, was a different story. Chandler Smith attempted a late block on Lap 15 over Justin Haley, sending his car for a spin into the outside wall. That collected others further back, including other open cars needing to race their way into Sunday’s main event.

The NASCAR Cup Series season begins at the Daytona International Speedway with the Daytona 500. How to watch qualifying, including time, TV schedule, streaming info.

Drivers, start your engines - this year's Daytona 500 is serving as the opening race of the NASCAR Cup Series to see who will win this year's coveted NASCAR Cup Trophy. To watch the 67th Daytona 500 online,