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Steve Phelps, President of NASCAR, has joined the list of featured speakers during the 4th Annual Race Industry Week, Nov 27 – Dec 1, 2023. In September 2018, Phelps was appointed President of NASC…
Steve Phelps, the President of NASCAR, will be a featured speaker at the 4th Annual Race Industry Week from November 27th to December 1st, 2023. Phelps has been in his role since September 2018 and has transformed NASCAR’s business while focusing on delivering top-quality racing and building a diverse fan community. Under his leadership, NASCAR successfully merged with International Speedway Corporation in 2019 and implemented COVID-19 safety protocols to become the first sport to return to competition. Phelps also played a pivotal role in NASCAR’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, leading to increased fan engagement and new partnerships. Additionally, he oversaw the introduction of the technologically advanced Next Gen race car in May 2021. Phelps joined NASCAR in 2005 and has a background in corporate marketing, previously working for Wasserman Media Group and the National Football League. He currently resides in Daytona Beach, Florida.
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