Steve Phelps
NASCAR Commish Steps Away
… After Texts Leaked in Courtroom
Printed
NASCAR’s first commissioner Steve Phelps introduced his resignation Tuesday after 20 years with the racing collection … and a month after his stunning textual content messages have been revealed in a nasty trial.
A string of texts between NASCAR executives from 2023 have been unsealed throughout testimony of the current antitrust trial between two groups — one being 23XI Racing, owned by Michael Jordan and Denny Hamlin — and the affiliation.
Phelps in a single change referred to as Corridor of Fame crew proprietor Richard Childress “a silly redneck” who “must be taken out again and flogged” … he additionally referred to as Childress an “fool” and an “ass-clown.”
NASCAR in the end settled the lawsuit … sooner or later after Bass Professional Retailers founder Johnny Morris wrote a letter demanding Phelps’ elimination as commissioner. Phelps will depart the corporate on the finish of the month — the 2026 season opens Feb. 14 with the Daytona 500.
Phelps mentioned in a information launch … “As I embark on new pursuits in sports activities and different industries, I wish to thank the various colleagues, mates and particularly the followers which have performed such an vital and motivational function in my profession. Phrases can not totally convey the deep appreciation I’ve for this life-changing expertise.”
NASCAR has not introduced any further management or personnel modifications following Phelps’ departure.
