NASCAR Commissioner Steve Phelps Resigns Following Disclosure of Derogatory Texts

NASCAR commissioner Steve Phelps has announced his resignation after 20 years with the sport, stepping aside amid fallout from an antitrust lawsuit that exposed controversial internal communications involving team ownership. Phelps disclosed his decision to resign on Jan. 6, 2026, describing the move as personal. His departure follows the conclusion of a legal dispute between Front Row Motorsports and 23XI Racing that challenged NASCAR’s charter system, a foundational structure governing team pa

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