Steve Phelps to step away from NASCAR

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Jan. 6, 2026) — NASCAR today announced that Steve Phelps has made the personal decision to step away from the company and his role as Commissioner of America‘s top motorsport. Phelps, who joined NASCAR in 2005, will transition out of the company by the end of the month leaving a legacy of leadership and a strategic vision that delivered significant growth and lasting innovation, championed equity and social justice initiatives and created industry-wide oppor