26-cv-09201 | NASCAR Files Schedule A Case in New York: Racing Merchandise Sellers Should Check

Case overview

• Plaintiff: National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing, LLC (National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing)
• Court: U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York
• Filed: October 20, 2026
• Status: Filed. The plaintiff also filed a Statement of Relatedness, indicating the case may relate to an earlier case in the same court.

Unlike most Schedule A cases filed in Illinois, this one was filed in the Southern District of New York. Courts and judges differ on TROs, asset freezes, and joinder, so defense strategy may differ too.

The complaint and Schedule A defendant list are not yet public; the rights and products at issue will be updated.

What may happen next

Schedule A plaintiffs usually move for a TRO within days of filing. Once granted, marketplaces freeze defendants’ funds. If your store is frozen in the coming days and your products relate to this brand, this case is a likely source.

Seller checklist

• Check for apparel, caps, flags, stickers, and model cars bearing the NASCAR name or logo
• Check whether titles or keywords use NASCAR or team names to attract traffic
• Racing-themed print designs may also use official marks

Already frozen?

Keep the platform notice, emails from plaintiff’s counsel, affected listings, and sales records. Hold off on replying to the plaintiff or signing anything, and have counsel review the case. See: Store Frozen by a TRO: The First 72 Hours.

Source

CourtListener public docket: 26-cv-09201