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SBJ Unpacks: NASCAR focusing on business, not turmoil

SBJ Unpacks: NASCAR focusing on business, not turmoil7+ hour, 30+ min ago   (1787+ words) Tonight in Unpacks: It's been a tumultuous time for NASCAR, following the antitrust trial settlement with two teams and the subsequent announcement from Commissioner Steve Phelps about his pending resignation. As SBJ's Adam Stern reports in this early look at…...

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sportsbusinessjournal.com > Articles > 01/09/2026 > despite-divisions-on-steve-phelps-exit-nascar-industry-finds-agreement-on-getting-back-to-business

Despite divisions on Steve Phelps’ exit, NASCAR industry finds agreement on getting back to business

Despite divisions on Steve Phelps’ exit, NASCAR industry finds agreement on getting back to business9+ hour, 25+ min ago   (959+ words) The fallout from NASCAR Holdings" antitrust trial has sparked fierce debate in the racing world, but what people across the sport agreed on is the need to seize the moment to work better as an industry. In an initial but…...

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sportsbusinessjournal.com > Articles > 01/09/2026 > france-family-commitment-to-keep-nascar-private-tested-after-turbulent-few-months

France family commitment to keep NASCAR private tested after turbulent few months

France family commitment to keep NASCAR private tested after turbulent few months12+ hour, 22+ min ago   (26+ words) France family commitment to keep NASCAR private tested after turbulent few months'Sports Business Journal France family commitment to keep NASCAR private tested after turbulent few months...

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sportsbusinessjournal.com > Articles > 01/09/2026 > ram-confirms-race-car-driver-reality-show-with-dana-white-to-boost-new-nascar-program

Ram confirms race car driver reality show with Dana White to boost new NASCAR program

Ram confirms race car driver reality show with Dana White to boost new NASCAR program16+ hour, 15+ min ago   (328+ words) Ram confirms race car driver reality show with Dana White to boost new NASCAR program'Sports Business Journal Ram confirms race car driver reality show with Dana White to boost new NASCAR program Ram trucks today will formally announce its new…...

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sportsbusinessjournal.com > Articles > 01/07/2026 > phelps-exit-highlights-concerns-of-disconnect-between-some-fans-nascar-leadership

Phelps exit highlights concerns of disconnect between some fans, NASCAR leadership

Phelps exit highlights concerns of disconnect between some fans, NASCAR leadership2+ day, 17+ hour ago   (336+ words) Phelps exit highlights concerns of disconnect between some fans, NASCAR leadership'Sports Business Journal Phelps exit highlights concerns of disconnect between some fans, NASCAR leadership NASCAR Commissioner Steve Phelps resigning yesterday and his comments about RCR owner Richard Childress have "served…...

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sportsbusinessjournal.com > Articles > 01/07/2026 > chip-wile-takes-over-as-exec-dir-of-nascars-drivers-advisory-council

Chip Wile takes over as Exec Dir of NASCAR’s Drivers’ Advisory Council

Chip Wile takes over as Exec Dir of NASCAR’s Drivers’ Advisory Council2+ day, 21+ hour ago   (116+ words) Chip Wile takes over as Exec Dir of NASCAR's Drivers' Advisory Council'Sports Business Journal PGA of America CEO Derek Sprague stepping down Chip Wile takes over as Exec Dir of NASCAR's Drivers' Advisory Council Longtime NASCAR exec and former Daytona…...

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sportsbusinessjournal.com > Articles > 01/06/2026 > mark-silverman-stepping-down-as-president-coo-of-fox-sports

Mark Silverman stepping down as president & COO of Fox Sports

Mark Silverman stepping down as president & COO of Fox Sports3+ day, 14+ hour ago   (141+ words) Mark Silverman stepping down as president & COO of Fox Sports'Sports Business Journal NASCAR commissioner Steve Phelps to leave role before 2026 season Mark Silverman stepping down as president & COO of Fox Sports Fox Sports President & COO Mark Silverman announced today that…...

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sportsbusinessjournal.com > Articles > 01/06/2026 > phelps-leaves-impactful-legacy-at-nascar-but-revealed-texts-hard-to-move-past

Phelps leaves ‘impactful’ legacy at NASCAR, but revealed texts hard to move past

Phelps leaves ‘impactful’ legacy at NASCAR, but revealed texts hard to move past3+ day, 17+ hour ago   (702+ words) Steve Phelps leaves "impactful" legacy at NASCAR, but revealed texts hard to move past'Sports Business Journal Phelps leaves "impactful" legacy at NASCAR, but revealed texts hard to move past Steve Phelps this morning stepped down as NASCAR commissioner, and while…...

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sportsbusinessjournal.com > Articles > 01/06/2026 > labor-union-launches-campaign-focused-on-future-of-nashvilles-fairgrounds-speedway

Labor union launches campaign focused on future of Nashville’s Fairgrounds Speedway

Labor union launches campaign focused on future of Nashville’s Fairgrounds Speedway3+ day, 17+ hour ago   (240+ words) Labor union launches campaign focused on future of Nashville's Fairgrounds Speedway'Sports Business Journal Labor union launches campaign focused on future of Nashville's Fairgrounds Speedway A labor union is "wading into the ongoing debate over the future of the Fairgrounds Nashville…...

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sportsbusinessjournal.com > Articles > 01/06/2026 > read-steve-phelps-letter-to-nascar-colleagues-announcing-his-departure

Read Steve Phelps’ letter to NASCAR colleagues announcing his departure

Read Steve Phelps’ letter to NASCAR colleagues announcing his departure3+ day, 18+ hour ago   (288+ words) NASCAR commissioner Steve Phelps announced his departure Tuesday after two decades with the organization. NASCAR described the move as a "personal decision." Phelps" letter to colleagues was obtained by SBJ. The full text can be read below. After a great…...