NASCAR Commissioner Steve Phelps Resigns After Text Message Issue

NASCAR Commissioner Steve Phelps is set to resign following the emergence of controversial text messages that disparaged Hall of Famer Richard Childress during an ongoing antitrust trial.

The messages have drawn significant criticism, particularly from sponsor Johnny Morris, who expressed concerns about Phelps’s fairness and objectivity in the role. Morris indicated that such behavior is typically grounds for dismissing a sports commissioner.

In light of Phelps’s departure, NASCAR has announced that it will redistribute his responsibilities. Currently, there are no plans for an immediate replacement.