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NASCAR Leadership is Optimistic about the Future of the Sport

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AVONDALE, ARIZONA – NOVEMBER 04: NASCAR President Steve Phelps (L) and NASCAR Executive Vice President Steve O’Donnell speak to the media during the NASCAR annual State of the Sport address at Phoenix Raceway on November 04, 2022, in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)

NASCAR leadership is optimistic about the future of the sport during Championship Weekend at Phoenix Raceway

PHOENIX, Ariz. – In a wide-ranging hour-long question and answer session Friday morning at Phoenix Raceway, NASCAR President Steve Phelps and Chief Operating Officer Steve O’Donnell addressed the media, delivering an upbeat update on the state of the sport and addressing issues from scheduling, leadership, diversity and the status of the Next Gen car heading into the 2023 season, which marks the sport’s 75th anniversary. 

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Christopher Bell, Ross Chastain Claim Final Four Spots with Unbelievable Runs at Martinsville

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MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA – OCTOBER 30: Christopher Bell, driver of the #20 DeWalt Toyota, celebrates in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Xfinity 500 at Martinsville Speedway on October 30, 2022, in Martinsville, Virginia. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)

Christopher Bell, Ross Chastain claim Final Four spots with unbelievable runs at Martinsville Speedway in the NASCAR Cup Series Xfinity 500.

MARTINSVILLE, Va. – Christopher Bell had another miracle in his pocket, but Ross Chastain stole the show with a scarcely believable video-game move in the final corners of the Xfinity 500 at Martinsville Speedway.

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Ty Gibbs Wrecks Brandon Jones for the NASCAR Xfinity Series Win at Martinsville

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MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA – OCTOBER 29: Ty Gibbs, driver of the #54 Monster Energy Toyota, and crew celebrate in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Xfinity Series Dead On Tools 250 at Martinsville Speedway on October 29, 2022, in Martinsville, Virginia. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)

Ty Gibbs wrecks Brandon Jones for the NASCAR Xfinity Series win at Martinsville Speedway in the Dead On Tools 250 on Saturday afternoon.

MARTINSVILLE, Va. – Ty Gibbs took no prisoners Saturday with a race-winning move that dramatically altered the composition of the NASCAR Xfinity Series Championship 4 field.

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Kyle Larson Plays the NASCAR Cup Series Playoff Spoiler with a Win at Homestead

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Kyle Larson plays the NASCAR Cup Series Playoff spoiler with a win at Homestead Miami Speedway in the Dixie Vodka 400 on Sunday.

HOMESTEAD, Fla. – Kyle Larson has led a lot of laps coming awfully close to hoisting a trophy at Homestead-Miami Speedway. On Sunday he finally did both, winning the Dixie Vodka 400 NASCAR Cup Series Playoff race in dominant form.

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Noah Gragson Punches his Ticket to NASCAR Xfinity Series Championship 4

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HOMESTEAD, FLORIDA – OCTOBER 22: Noah Gragson, driver of the #9 Bass Pro Shops/TrueTimber/BRCC Chevrolet, vl the NASCAR Xfinity Series Contender Boats 300 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on October 22, 2022, in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)

Noah Gragson punches his ticket to the NASCAR Xfinity Series Championship 4 by winning the Contender Boats 300 at Homestead Miami Speedway.

HOMESTEAD, Fla. – Noah Gragson has led many laps at Homestead-Miami Speedway with three top-ten finishes in his four starts before this weekend. And Saturday night – at long last – Gragson earned the NASCAR Xfinity Series winner’s trophy to go with all his statistical success at the South Florida track.

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