Glossary / General

charter

8 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

Here, a “charter” means a team has a guaranteed right to enter races. The hosts are saying that having one makes the team’s investment more worthwhile because it can be sold later.

Technical Definition

In IndyCar, a charter is essentially a guaranteed entry/slot for a team, tied to the right to compete in the series’ events. The discussion frames charters as something teams can “cash out” later, which is why the hosts argue the system gives real financial value.

Hear It Discussed

"it takes a lot to make it all happen in the charter way, having them and not having another one and all the things."
Denny Hamlin Wins 2nd Cup Race of Season at Nashville & Michigan Preview Kevin Harvick's Happy Hour presented by NASCAR on FOX 29:11

"...if you don't have a charter, you are not allowed to go race at Mid-Ohio or Long Beach... So now that we have this charter program in place..."
To Bump or Not to Bump Off Track with Hinch and Rossi 34:05

"Jesse Love still drives a 21, but 21 is already in a rally number of RCR and RCR just buys up the Woodbredder's Charter to get a third team out there. That's a lot of hoops they're jumping through..."
Denny Ties Kyle Busch In Wins, Bell Racing Hurt, Berry OUT Of 21, Tricky Triangle Awaits! NASCAR Weekly Podcast 23:22