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On YouTubeNASCAR News / Field Level Media / January 6
Commissioner Steve Phelps ends long ride in NASCAR
Steve Phelps, named NASCAR's first commissioner just 10 months ago, announced his impending departure from the organization on Tuesday. Phelps, 63, has been with NASCAR since 2005 and had served as its president from 2018 until his promotion to the newly created commissioner's role on March 31.
NASCAR News / Yardbarker / January 6
How antitrust lawsuit led to NASCAR Commissioner Steve Phelps' resignation
Phelps has worked at NASCAR since 2005, becoming the sport's president in 2018 and its first commissioner in 2025.
NASCAR News / ESPN / January 6
NASCAR boss resigns amid backlash over texts 
NASCAR Commissioner Steve Phelps announced his resignation after more than 20 years with the top racing series in the U.S. and a nasty federal trial in which inflammatory texts he sent during contentious revenue-sharing negotiations were revealed.
Alex Bowman News / The SportsRush / January 6
'Pretty Wild to See the Fan Support': Alex Bowman A Master of Tapping Public Wave Despite Low Popularity
Very rarely has Alex Bowman had an offseason where he’s kicked back comfortably approaching the season ahead. His performances almost always lead to discussions about him being replaced in the offseason, and yet, he finds a reason to avoid being cut.
Christopher Bell News / The SportsRush / January 6
Christopher Bell Gives Surprising Verdict on the Chili Bowl vs Daytona 500
The Chili Bowl Midget Nationals is a prestigious midget car race that takes place at the Tulsa Expo Center every year and is often called the biggest midget car race in existence.
Greg Biffle News / The SportsRush / January 6
RFK Makes Heartfelt Gesture to Honor Greg Biffle’s Racing Legacy
Last month, when Greg Biffle passed away in a tragic plane crash while traveling to Florida for Christmas, the entire NASCAR world came together to pay tribute to one of the nicest people in the community.
Bubba Wallace News / Yardbarker / January 6
Bubba Wallace looking to keep upward trajectory going in 2026
If the trend continues, Wallace is in for a career year in 2026.
Jeff Gordon News / The SportsRush / January 5
'I Didn’t Lose A Bet': Jeff Gordon Had to Explain His Bizarre Haircut Heading Into the First Season of the Chase
2003 was a tough year for Jeff Gordon. The four-time Cup Series champion had filed for divorce from his wife of seven years, Brooke, in 2002, and the case dragged on for a year.
Carson Hocevar News / Total Apex Sports / January 5
Back in the Driver’s Seat: Hocevar and Zeigler Automotive Reunite for 2026
Zeigler Automotive Group is doubling down on the future of NASCAR, announcing a renewed partnership with Spire Motorsports and Michigan’s own Carson Hocevar for the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season.
NASCAR News / Total Apex Sports / January 5
Legend of Speed Tony Stewart to Helm Chili Bowl 40th Anniversary
For anyone who treats the smell of methanol like fine perfume, the Tulsa Expo Center in January is hallowed ground. It is a loud, dusty, chaotic cathedral of speed.
Kyle Larson News / Total Apex Sports / January 5
New Season, New Look: Defending Champ Larson Debuts Updated Valvoline Livery
It’s hard to mess with a classic, but sometimes a little refresh is exactly what the doctor ordered. For 2026, defending NASCAR Cup Series champion Kyle Larson and the No.
Erik Jones News / 5 GOATs / January 5
Erik Jones, No. 43 team makes competition changes ahead of 2026 NASCAR season
Erik Jones and the No. 43 Legacy Motor Club team will be under new leadership for the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season. Legacy announced Monday that Justin Alexander will assume the role as crew chief for this upcoming season.
Jimmie Johnson News / The SportsRush / January 5
'I Have A Bad Habit of Taking Things Too Seriously': How Jimmie Johnson Adjusted to the Grind of Triathlons
Jimmie Johnson has always been a quiet overachiever. Even at 50, he remains one of the fittest figures in the NASCAR ecosystem. Though he stepped away from full-time Cup Series competition after the 2020 season, he never walked away from racing itself.
Christopher Bell News / The SportsRush / January 5
Christopher Bell Reveals the Biggest Reason He Chose to Race for Toyota Over Ford in NASCAR
Christopher Bell now blazes around some of the toughest and most challenging tracks in the country, expertly wheeling his No. 20 Toyota Camry XSE. The Japanese carmaker has been a supportive pillar throughout his career and has played a significant role in his current position.
Dale Earnhardt Jr. News / The SportsRush / January 5
Dale Earnhardt Jr. Was Touched By A Fan Gifting Him An Iconic Dale Sr. Car in His Will After Death
Dale Earnhardt Jr. has grown accustomed to gestures from fans, a byproduct of being one of the most recognizable figures the sport has ever produced. Autographs, letters, and memorabilia arrive regularly.
Dale Earnhardt Jr. News / The SportsRush / January 4
'I Don’t Think I Will Race As Long As My Dad': Did Dale Earnhardt Jr. Strangely Predict His Own NASCAR Retirement?
Dale Earnhardt Sr. was still racing and leading at the front of the Daytona 500 in 2001 at age 49 when a fatal crash ended his life. His son, Dale Earnhardt Jr., reached a very different finish line, stepping away from full-time NASCAR Cup Series competition after the 2017 season at 42 due to circumstances his father never faced.
Greg Biffle News / The SportsRush / January 4
'He Always Answered': Greg Biffle’s Humanitarian Side Draws Fresh Praise From Former Colleagues
Greg Biffle was more than a NASCAR driver. His philanthropic commitments and his nature to lend a helping hand wherever possible touched many lives for as long as he lived.
NASCAR News / The SportsRush / January 4
'I’m Still in That Mode': Jeff Gordon Says Kyle Larson’s 2025 NASCAR Cup Title Still Hasn’t Fully Sunk In
Jeff Gordon won four Cup Series championships as a driver. And still, he couldn’t believe himself when Kyle Larson brought home the 15th Cup Series championship for Hendrick Motorsports at Phoenix in November.
Kenny Wallace News / The SportsRush / January 4
'Right Now We’re Missing Out': Kenny Wallace Wants the Return of Victory Lane for A Better Fan Experience
After offering pointed ideas on how NASCAR could put people back in the grandstands by tightening the schedule and restoring practice time that gives fans a reason to show up from Thursday onward, veteran driver Kenny Wallace has now turned his attention to a different lever the sport can pull.
NASCAR News / The SportsRush / January 4
Christopher Bell Has Fond Memories of Driving for Tony Stewart Before NASCAR Stardom
Christopher Bell is one of the most credible title challengers in the NASCAR Cup Series today. But he was once a 21-year-old youngster looking for a solid chance to hitch a trustworthy ride in sprint car racing.
Dale Earnhardt Jr. News / The SportsRush / January 4
'Took My Lungs A Lot of Time to Rehabilitate': Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s Experience After Quitting Smoking
Despite his now wife Amy’s firm disapproval before they got married, Dale Earnhardt Jr. smoked heavily for over 15 years. In 2019, he admitted that at one point, he went through roughly a pack and a half of cigarettes a day.
NASCAR News / The SportsRush / January 3
Christopher Bell Enters the ‘Best Driver in the World’ Conversation Around Kyle Larson With Surprising Take
Christopher Bell and Kyle Larson share a rare rivalry defined by mutual respect and sharply contrasting styles. Larson has been known to race more on the edge of losing control, leaning on the throttle and daring, which has often caused him to crash more often.
Alex Bowman News / Yardbarker / January 3
Why Alex Bowman is under pressure in 2026
Alex Bowman is entering the most consequential season of his NASCAR Cup Series career.
Denny Hamlin News / 5 GOATs / December 30
NASCAR driver Denny Hamlin's father killed in North Carolina house fire
Gaston County officials reported Monday that one person had died in the fire that destroyed Denny Hamlin‘s parents’ home Sunday night. Bob Pockrass of Fox Sports reported Monday that Hamlin’s dad, Dennis, died from injuries sustained in the fire at his residence.
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