Overview
- Brad Keselowski said the sport will miss Phelps and praised his role in major initiatives over the past decade-plus.
- Jeff Gordon credited Phelps with steady leadership and stakeholder outreach, citing his work during the pandemic.
- FOX Sports’ Bob Pockrass reported that president Steve O’Donnell is expected to remain and that Phelps’ bespoke role will not be directly replaced.
- Coverage links Phelps’ decision to the fallout from texts revealed during the antitrust dispute and to reported pressure from Bass Pro Shops owner Johnny Morris.
- Teams and officials are still finalizing new charter terms, and separate reports discuss outside investor interest as speculation rather than confirmed plans.