NASCAR Commissioner Resigns Following Inflammatory Text Revelation

Steve Phelps announced his resignation as NASCAR commissioner after a federal antitrust trial revealed inflammatory text messages sent during revenue negotiations.The litigation exposed communications where Phelps insulted team owner Richard Childress, prompting Johnny Morris to demand his immediate removal.Phelps will depart at the end of January following a 20-year career with the organization, which recently settled a lawsuit with 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports.