On April 1st, Legacy Motor Club (LMC) -- co-owned by seven-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Jimmie Johnson -- filed a lawsuit against Rick Ware Racing regarding a charter dispute. And RWR has already come out swinging in response.
The suit claims RWR agreed, in writing, to sell one of its charters to LMC but is now trying to back out of the deal. LMC, which already fields full-time entries for Erik Jones and John-Hunter Nemechek, plans to expand to three chartered cars for 2026 and beyond.
New statement
On Wednesday, RWR responded with the following statement: “This lawsuit distorts the actual facts and is a misguided attempt to tarnish our reputation. RWR has negotiated in good faith and operated with the highest standards of integrity and professionalism. We are confident that the truth will prevail and look forward to swiftly resolving this matter through the proper legal channels.”
In the lawsuit, LMC takes aim at RWR's performance and viability, as the team sits last in points among chartered teams with driver Cody Ware.
"At the exact same time that Legacy has charted a path forward, RWR has flagged and flailed in the rear," it reads. Later on, it states that RWR is "strapped for cash" and that they have "recently faced mounting financial pressures."
RWR also owned a second charter, which they are currently leasing to RFK Racing.
