NASCAR names Steve Phelps 1st commissioner

NASCAR Commish Admits He Didn’t Read Fan Comments on Promotion but Heard They Were Colorful

NASCAR commissioner admits he didn't read comments after big news.

Phelps Makes History: NASCAR's Commissioner Secures $7.7B Deal, France Family Approves

NASCAR’s Power Play: New Commissioner Takes the Wheel Amid $7.7B Deal Craze In a dramatic turn of events within the NASCAR realm, the France family, known for its iron grip on the sport’s leadership, has shocked the motorsport world by appointing Steve Phelps as the unprecedented Commissioner. Since NASCAR’s inception in 1948 by Bill France Sr., the family has tightly controlled the top positions, only loosening their hold when absolute trust is…

NASCAR Fans Up In Arms After Series Names Unpopular Executive New Commision

For the first time in its illustrious 77-year history, NASCAR has a commissioner. In a move that many considered a stunning first, NASCAR owners Jim France and Lesa France Kennedy promoted former President Steve Phelps to the position of commissioner on Monday morning. In doing so, controversial current Chief Operating Officer Steve O’Donnell steps into Phelps’ role of NASCAR President. “We are thrilled to name Steve Phelps as NASCAR’s first Com…

NASCAR names Steve Phelps 1st commissioner

(AP) - NASCAR named president Steve Phelps as its new commissioner, overseeing all aspects of NASCAR, the IMSA sports car series and the 15 tracks owned or operated by NASCAR. Though NASCAR once had a stock car racing commissioner who handled penalty appeals, the sanctioning body is billing Phelps as the first with the expanded responsibilities of the newly created role. “We are thrilled to name Steve Phelps as NASCAR’s first commissioner,” NASC…

Steve O'Donnell promoted to NASCAR President

Steve Phelps becomes Commissioner of NASCAR NASCAR has made structural changes to leadership roles. Steve Phelps has been promoted from NASCAR President to the Commissioner of NASCAR. Commissioner is a newly formed role for the company. Phelps will “overseeing”oversee all aspects of America’s top motorsport, including the International Motorsports Association (IMSA) and all 15 NASCAR-owned or operated tracks.” Steve O’Donnell has been promoted f…

Phelps named Commissioner of NASCAR as O’Donnell becomes president

Steve Phelps has been named to the newly created position of Commissioner of NASCAR while Steve O’Donnell has been named his successor as president of the sport. NASCAR announced Monday morning that Phelps (pictured above), who has been in the sport for 20 years, will oversee all aspects of NASCAR and IMSA. “We are thrilled to name Steve Phelps as NASCAR’s first commissioner. His leadership, professionalism and well-earned respect from across th…