"NASCAR commissioner Steve Phelps on Tuesday announced his resignation after more than 20 years with the top racing series in the United States and a nasty federal trial in which inflammatory texts he sent during contentious revenue-sharing negotiations were revealed. Phelps will leave the company at the end of the month, ahead of the start of the season. He was named NASCAR's first commissioner last season after a courting process for the same role by the PGA golf tour."
""As a lifelong race fan, it gives me immense pride to have served as NASCAR's first Commissioner and to lead our great sport through so many incredible challenges, opportunities and firsts over my 20 years," Phelps said in a statement. "Our sport is built on the passion of our fans, the dedication of our teams and partners, and the commitment of our wonderful employees. "It has been an honor to help synthesize the enthusiasm of long-standing NASCAR stakeholders with that of new entrants to our ecosystem, such as media partners, auto manufacturers, track operators, and incredible racing talent.""
Steve Phelps resigned as NASCAR commissioner after more than 20 years with the organization. The resignation followed a federal antitrust trial and discovery that revealed inflammatory texts Phelps sent during contentious revenue-sharing negotiations. Phelps will depart at the end of the month, before the start of the season. He had been named NASCAR's first commissioner last season and was pursued by the PGA Tour for a similar role. A text calling Hall of Fame owner Richard Childress a derogatory term prompted demands for Phelps' removal from influential stakeholders. NASCAR settled the lawsuit with two race teams shortly thereafter.
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