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  • • ‘We’re the Top of the Heap’ – NASCAR President Fires Back at F1, IndyCar Comparisons With Blunt Reality Check
    NASCAR president Steve Phelps detailed what makes the sport distinct from F1 and IndyCar, and why comparisons between them are unfair....2025
  • • NASCAR’s Steve Phelps Breaks Silence with Blunt Legal Reality Check as 23XI Racing Charter Lawsuit Turns Ugly
    In a recent podcast, NASCAR Commissioner Steve Phelps questioned 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports' true motives behind filing a lawsuit....2025
  • NASCAR commissioner Steve Phelps takes shot at 23XI owners Michael Jordan, Denny Hamlin, Front Row
    • NASCAR commissioner Steve Phelps takes shot at 23XI owners Michael Jordan, Denny Hamlin, Front Row
    NASCAR has been engaged in a legal battle with 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports since the two teams rejected the sanctioning body’s final Charter Agreement proposal last September....2025
  • Steve Phelps talks to CNBC about media rights, international racing, and more
    • Steve Phelps talks to CNBC about media rights, international racing, and more
    In this week‘s CNBC Sport newsletter, NASCAR Commissioner Steve Phelps spoke with CNBC‘s “Power Lunch” Co-Anchor & Senior National Correspondent Brian Sullivan for the CNBC Sport videocast. Phelps discussed NASCAR‘s media deal with Amazon, the sport‘s international growth and the latest on the lawsuit against Michael Jordan‘s racing team. Watch the full video here or ...2025
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  • • ‘Not What We Wanted’ — NASCAR Commissioner Steve Phelps Breaks Silence on Michael Jordan-Led 23XI Racing’s Latest Court Feud
    The NASCAR lawsuit has been the hottest off-track topic in the sport. But it's only now that NASCAR boss Steve Phelps has chosen to talk on it....2025
  • • Steve Phelps Opens Up on Unclear Future in NASCAR’s Legal Fight With 23XI and FRM
    The NASCAR lawsuit is still ongoing and there's no telling how long it would continue. Even NASCAR boss Steve Phelps has no clue....2025

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Steve Phelps injury and suspension

  • Changes to lower series possible, says NASCAR president Steve Phelps
    • Changes to lower series possible, says NASCAR president Steve Phelps
    NASCAR president Steve Phelps was the keynote speaker on Tuesday during the Race Industry Week webinar live stream and discussed, amongst other topics, potential changes to the NASCAR Xfinity Series platform. The second-tier national touring division is one of the most exciting platforms in motorsports with its traditional live axle suspension, narrower tires and generally […]...2024
  • Steve Phelps on Austin Dillon’s Richmond wrecks: ‘There was a line that was crossed’
    • Steve Phelps on Austin Dillon’s Richmond wrecks: ‘There was a line that was crossed’
    NASCAR President Steve Phelps opens up about Austin Dillon wrecking Joey Logano and Denny Hamlin to win the Richmond Cup Series race. While speaking to Kevin Harvick on Kevin Harvick’s Happy Hour, Phelps shared his reaction to the crash and explained the appeal process....2024
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  • NASCAR’s Steve Phelps explains ‘responsibility’ to penalize Austin Dillon after Richmond
    • NASCAR’s Steve Phelps explains ‘responsibility’ to penalize Austin Dillon after Richmond
    In the wake of NASCAR’s decision to uphold Austin Dillon’s penalty, much has been made of the process itself. NASCAR president Steve Phelps is standing behind that process....2024
  • Steve Phelps on Austin Dillon penalty: ‘We’re not demolition derby’
    • Steve Phelps on Austin Dillon penalty: ‘We’re not demolition derby’
    After the controversial Richmond finish that saw Austin Dillon wreck not one but two other drivers in the final two turns, NASCAR penalized the driver....2024
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  • • NASCAR President Discuses Rest of 2020 Season
    By John Sturbin | Senior Writer RacinToday.com NASCAR President Steve Phelps says the sanctioning body intends to complete its entire point-paying, 36-race Cup Series schedule this season once the COVID-19 pandemic is history. NASCAR suspended its season last ......2020

Timeline

  • 2025
    "Steve Phelps has been promoted to the newly created role of commissioner of NASCAR, the sanctioning body announced March 31."

  • 2024
    "NASCAR president Steve Phelps explained the sport's perspective on stripping Austin Dillon's playoff bid after his Richmond win."

  • 2023
    "NASCAR President Steve Phelps on scheduling with four broadcast partners in 2025."

  • 2022
    "NASCAR President Steve Phelps’ prediction of an “aggressive” schedule in 2024 could see the calendar looking different than it has in past years."

  • 2021
    "Around 30,000 fans are expected to attend next month‘s Daytona 500, according to NASCAR President Steve Phelps, as the sport continues to try to bring as many spectators as possible back to races."

  • 2020
    "NASCAR president Steve Phelps announced salary reductions across the company until the series returns to racing."

  • 2019
    "NASCAR president Steve Phelps points to healthy trends within sport"

  • 2018
    "“They know what the tolerances are and they were out of tolerance,” NASCAR COO Steve Phelps said."

  • 2014
    "NASCAR announced today it has elevated the responsibilities of Steve Phelps and Steve O’Donnell with both assuming leadership roles in NASCAR’s Charlotte region offices effective immediately."

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Steve Phelps trade rumors, contract, salary rumors

  • Exclusive: NASCAR commissioner offers update on Brazil plans
    • Exclusive: NASCAR commissioner offers update on Brazil plans
    On June 15, the NASCAR will make history. For the first time in the modern era of the Cup Series, a points race will take place outside the borders of the United States as they head to Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez in Mexico City.Recently, NASCAR commissioner Steve Phelps came to Brazil during the NASCAR Brazil round at Interlagos, in his first 'international' engagement after the ...Keep reading...2025
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  • NASCAR president Steve Phelps comments on antitrust suit
    • NASCAR president Steve Phelps comments on antitrust suit
    NASCAR president Steve Phelps joined the Varsity pod to discuss his sport‘s approach to those new deals, and share his outlook on the business. Phelps also talked about NASCAR‘s expansion plans and offered his first public comments on the antitrust lawsuit that Michael Jordan filed alleging anticompetitive behavior. … John Ourand: I have to ask […]...2024
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  • NASCAR President Steve Phelps remarks on Martin Truex Jr. retirement decision
    • NASCAR President Steve Phelps remarks on Martin Truex Jr. retirement decision
    The big news of the week is the fact that Martin Truex Jr. is retiring from full-time NASCAR competition at the end of the season. NASCAR President Steve Phelps offered his own comment on the matter....2024
  • Thank You from NASCAR President Steve Phelps
    • Thank You from NASCAR President Steve Phelps
    Thank You from #NASCAR President Steve Phelps Much to Look Forward to in 2024   Steve Phelps is President for the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR).   Promoted to President in September 2018, Phelps became just the fifth person to hold the position in #NASCAR history. He is based at NASCAR headquarters in Daytona Beach, Florida.  In his current role, he over...2023
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  • • NASCAR orders staff pay cuts until racing returns
    2020
  • • NASCAR keeping with tiered sponsors even after Monster offer
    NASCAR is insistent on switching to a new tiered sponsorship model in 2020 rejecting an offer by Monster Energy to sponsor the Cup Series for an additional year according to the Sports Business Journal. Details are sketchy around the 2020 plans for NASCAR which originally came out a year ago when Steve Phelps announced the […]...2019

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  • • Steve Phelps comments on possible Brazil race
    On June 15, the NASCAR will make history. For the first time in the modern era of the Cup Series, a points race will take place outside the borders of the United States as they head to Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez in Mexico City. Recently, NASCAR commissioner Steve Phelps came to Brazil during the NASCAR Brazil […]...2025
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  • • Exclusive: NASCAR commissioner offers update on Brazil plans
    2025
  • NASCAR President Steve Phelps expects ‘very good result’ from new charter agreement
    • NASCAR President Steve Phelps expects ‘very good result’ from new charter agreement
    Now that the media rights deal is secured for 2025, NASCAR President Steve Phelps is focused on the charter agreement. Teams and fans have varied opinions on the charter agreement and if it should go away, stay the same, or change slightly....2023
  • • “It was disappointing” – NASCAR President gives his verdict on Bubba Wallace intentionally wrecking Kyle Larson
    NASCAR President Steve Phelps said that he was disappointed with the way Bubba Wallace retaliated against Kyle Larson in Las Vegas last season. One of the talking points of the 2022 season was the incident between Wallace and Larson. Wallace seemed to intentionally wreck Larson in the playoffs race. However, the 23XI Racing was not … “It was disappointing” – NASCAR Presid...2022
  • NASCAR president Steve Phelps points to healthy trends within sport
    • NASCAR president Steve Phelps points to healthy trends within sport
    "The results from the competition side are working from a consumption standpoint," Phelps told reporters before the final race of the 2019 season....2019
  • Steve Phelps underscores collaborative efforts in new role as NASCAR president
    • Steve Phelps underscores collaborative efforts in new role as NASCAR president
    "We have to have folks put self-interest aside sometimes and see what's in the collective best interest of the sport in order for it to be healthy," NASCAR's fifth president told reporters....2018

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  • NASCAR to fans about Next Gen:
    • NASCAR to fans about Next Gen: "This car is for you"
    While kicking off the unveiling ceremony in Charlotte, N.C., NASCAR President Steve Phelps began by thanking fans for tuning into the broadcast.“Truly, this car is for you,” he said. “This is a significant moment for our sport. This car is more relevant and includes more innovation than any car in NASCAR history.The styling of the car is clear. I mean, they look unbelievable. Just so ...Keep readi...2021
  • • NASCAR President Steve Phelps’ reaction to FBI conclusion of Bubba Wallace Talladega investigation
    Tuesday, the FBI concluded its investigation into a possible hate crime being committed against Bubba Wallace at Talladega Superspeedway. NASCAR President Steve Phelps provides his thoughts on the outcome and speaks on how this ordeal has brought the NASCAR family closer than ever....2020
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  • • NASCAR briefs media on investigation into noose incident
    "We don't have a lot of answers at this moment but did want to make sure we had a media availability to let you understand where we are to date.  As more things come to light, we will keep you informed, as well," said NASCAR president Steve Phelps at the opening of the teleconference.In regards to the timeline of events, Phelps explained: "Late yesterday afternoon a crew member from the 43 ...Keep...2020
  • • Steve Phelps says NASCAR “absolutely not” for sale
    The sale of NASCAR is “absolutely” not in the foreseeable future, according to its president Steve Phelps. “The France family is not interested in selling NASCAR at all,” Phelps said during an interview on FOX Business’ “Mornings with Maria.” Phelps said that the sport is the France family’s legacy and the merger between International Speedway Corpor...2020

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  • • NASCAR: Predicting an ‘aggressive’ 2024 Cup schedule
    NASCAR President Steve Phelps’ prediction of an “aggressive” schedule in 2024 could see the calendar looking different than it has in past years. The sample schedule below is one example. The annual NASCAR schedule release always draws the attention of fans as they plan their race day outings for the following season. In recent years, NASCAR […] NASCAR: Predicting an &...2022
  • • NASCAR orders staff pay cuts until racing returns
    2020
  • NASCAR president Steve Phelps committed to safety, communication with drivers
    • NASCAR president Steve Phelps committed to safety, communication with drivers
    NASCAR president Steve Phelps spoke this week about Next Gen safety, revenue sharing, communication with drivers and more, Bob Pockrass writes....2022
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  • • NASCAR ‘would do the same thing again’ in Bubba Wallace issue
    NASCAR President Steve Phelps stated that the sport “would do this again” regarding the investigation into the so-called “noose” in Bubba Wallace’s garage stall. Upon the conclusion of the FBI investigation that determined there was no hate crime associated with a so-called “noose” in the garage stall of Bubba Wallace’s #43 Richard Petty Motorsports ...2020
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  • • NASCAR: Will fans quit watching over recent announcement?
    NASCAR officially announced their plans to run a street course race in downtown Chicago, leaving fans with mixed responses. From iRacing to reality: NASCAR will officially contest a street course race in downtown Chicago. Earlier this week, the sport held a press conference in the Windy City with Mayor Lori Lightfoot, CEO Steve Phelps, and 23XI […] NASCAR: Will fans quit watching over r...2022
  • NASCAR says additional cities interested in street course races
    • NASCAR says additional cities interested in street course races
    Speaking to Kelly Crandall at Racer, NASCAR President Steve Phelps says a number of cities have approached the sanctioning body about hosting a NASCAR street race in the future.  Phelps says no decision would be made prior to the running of the Chicago race. Phelps: I don‘t know what our ‘24 schedule is going to […]...2022
  • Transcripts: State of the sport address with Steve Phelps and Steve O'Donnell
    • Transcripts: State of the sport address with Steve Phelps and Steve O'Donnell
    NASCAR Media Conference Press Conference Friday, November 4, 2022 An Interview with: Steve O’Donnell & Steve Phelps THE MODERATOR: Good morning, everybody. Thank you all for joining us for NASCAR’s annual state of the sport here at Phoenix Raceway. Also welcome to those of you on the live stream and NASCAR Radio. I’m joined, of […]...2022
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  • • Steve Phelps Elevated to NASCAR Commissioner, Steve O’Donnell New President
    Steve Phelps has been promoted to the newly created role of commissioner of NASCAR, the sanctioning body announced March 31. Phelps moves to the role ... Continue Reading...2025

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Steve Phelps schedule, game

  • NASCAR commissioner Steve Phelps: Potential San Diego street race 'not a no'
    • NASCAR commissioner Steve Phelps: Potential San Diego street race 'not a no'
    As NASCAR looks to grow its domestic reach with new, bold scheduling ideas, one type of race in particular has become the fulcrum of the sport's attempt to reach new fans: street races in major markets. Is San Diego next?...2025
  • Steve Phelps still optimistic about adding manufacturer to NASCAR UPDATES
    • Steve Phelps still optimistic about adding manufacturer to NASCAR UPDATES
    UPDATE 4: NASCAR has scheduled a “major NASCAR partner announcement” for 1:00pm/et Sunday at Michigan International Speedway.  The announcement is expected to be the return of Ram to the Truck Series. UPDATE 3 – 3-7-2025: Another sign pointing towards Dodge returning to the NASCAR Truck Series has been found in the promotional packet local dealers […]...2025
  • • ‘I’d Like to See It’ — Steve Phelps Speaks Out on NASCAR’s Potential Cup Plans for Brazil
    Did Steve Phelps just drop a hint at NASCAR Cup race in Brazil after Interlagos visit — could São Paulo be the next international venue?...2025
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  • • Steve Phelps comments on possible Brazil race
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  • • Exclusive: NASCAR commissioner offers update on Brazil plans
    2025
  • NASCAR Commissioner Steve Phelps addresses death threats, hateful messages toward Katherine Legge
    • NASCAR Commissioner Steve Phelps addresses death threats, hateful messages toward Katherine Legge
    Following the NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Rockingham, Katherine Legge revealed she had been inundated with hateful messages. Those ranged from death threats to hypersexualized comments and threats, as well as the more run-of-the-mill hateful words people use online....2025
  • • Steve Phelps Reveals NASCAR’s Game-Changing $300 Million Investment Plan
    NASCAR Commissioner Steve Phelps gave a huge update on the future of the Auto Club Speedway in Fontana that hosted races for 27 years....2025
  • NASCAR open to outside equity investments, more international expansion
    • NASCAR open to outside equity investments, more international expansion
    Even after undergoing a dramatic makeover in recent years, NASCAR Holdings insists it‘s still mashing the gas on change, with President Steve Phelps saying the sport is exploring everything from possible race locations across the world to outside investments. … When former NASCAR CEO Brian France stepped down in 2018, Phelps got his chance to […]...2025
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  • Steve Phelps explains process for NASCAR considering changes to playoff format
    • Steve Phelps explains process for NASCAR considering changes to playoff format
    The major talking point as the 2024 NASCAR Cup Series season wrapped up last month centered around the current playoff format and its long-term future....2024
  • NASCAR President Steve Phelps fiercely defends playoff format, evaluates reasons for fan criticism
    • NASCAR President Steve Phelps fiercely defends playoff format, evaluates reasons for fan criticism
    Following Joey Logano’s third NASCAR Cup Series championship, fans were not too happy about the playoff format. A new round of familiar but renewed criticism emerged in the aftermath....2024
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Steve Phelps rumors, scandals

  • • NASCAR Commissioner Steve Phelps addresses death threats, hateful messages toward Katherine Legge
    2025
  • • NASCAR's Phelps: "The noose was real" but its origins unknown
    “The noose was real,” said NASCAR President Steve Phelps, “as was our concern for Bubba.”Phelps went through the timeline of events from the discovery of the noose and the ensuing FBI investigation which came to the conclusion that Wallace – the Cup Series’ only fulltime African-American driver – was not the victim of a hate crime.“As I mentioned on Tuesday, given the facts ...Keep reading...2020
  • • NASCAR: If hate crime is suspected, we'll do the same again
    NASCAR president Steve Phelps says the organisation "would do the same thing" if evidence was presented that suggested a hate crime might have been committed within its environment...2020
  • • NASCAR ‘would do the same thing again’ in Bubba Wallace issue
    2020
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  • • NASCAR President Steve Phelps’ reaction to FBI conclusion of Bubba Wallace Talladega investigation
    2020
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