US EditionRichard Childress Considers Legal Action Against NASCAR After Disparaging Remarks Leaked in Lawsuit
Richard Childress Racing considers legal action after NASCAR executives called owner Richard Childress a 'stupid redneck' and 'parasite,' escalating tensions amid charter disputes.
- Tuesday, Richard Childress Racing said it is exploring legal and defamation claims after leaked 2023 texts insulted Richard Childress, with no further comments planned.
- Amid tense charter talks, NASCAR leadership defends antitrust suits from 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports challenging the 2025-2031 charter system's permanence and transfer limits.
- On Dec. 13, 2023, texts show Steve Phelps and Brian Herbst exchanged messages hours after Childress's SiriusXM NASCAR Radio interview, calling him `That stupid redneck` and `He’s such a parasite on the sport.`
- Leaked messages could influence the upcoming litigation, as the federal trial is scheduled to begin Dec. 1, adding legal pressure on NASCAR leadership.
- With roots dating to 1969, Richard Childress, 80, team owner with six Cup Series championships, said the insulting messages harm a figure in the sport for over 50 years and include drivers Kyle Busch and Austin Dillon.
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Richard Childress Racing Considers Legal Action After NASCAR Leaders’ Leaked ‘Stupid Redneck’ Texts
Richard Childress Racing said Monday that it is âactively exploring all legal optionsâ after leaked 2023 text messages showed top NASCAR officials calling team owner Richard Childress a âstupid redneckâ and a âparasite on the sport.â They were exchanged on December 13, 2023, only hours after Childress spoke on SiriusXM NASCAR Radio about his concerns with the ongoing charter talks. Childress said NASCAR was âtrying to take everythi…
Richard Childress Considers Legal Action After Shocking NASCAR Executive Texts Expose Insults
NASCAR in Turmoil: Richard Childress Considers Legal Action After Shocking Text Messages Expose Deep-Rooted DisrespectIn an explosive revelation that has sent shockwaves through the NASCAR community, Richard Childress Racing has announced that it is “contemplating legal action” following the emergence of scandalous text messages from NASCAR executives. These messages, unveiled during the ongoing legal tussle involving 23XI Racing and Front Row M…
Kenny Wallace Reveals the Only Way NASCAR Can Make Amends After Leaked Chats About Richard Childress
A fresh storm has been stirred up after the revelation of derogatory text messages from NASCAR commissioner Steve Phelps targeting Richard Childress. These texts were exchanged between Phelps and NASCAR VP Brian Herbst back in 2023 and refer to Childress as “a stupid redneck who owes his entire fortune to NASCAR” and that he needed to be “flogged.” Childress is one of the most iconic veterans of the sport and is truly respected across motorsport…
Richard Childress says he’s considering legal action against NASCAR
Richard Childress (pictured) issued a statement Monday following the release of comments from NASCAR Commissioner Steve Phelps that were made public last week during trial preparations for the upcoming antitrust … Read More The post Richard Childress says he’s considering legal action against NASCAR appeared first on AutoRacing1.com.
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