Steve Phelps, President of NASCAR, has joined the impressive, growing list of featured speakers during the 5th Annual Race Industry Week, Monday through Thursday, Dec. 2-5.
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In September 2018, Phelps was appointed President of NASCAR, only the fifth individual to hold this position since the organization’s founding. Based in Daytona Beach, Fla., Phelps oversees all operations, competition and commercial, for the sanctioning body, including the management of 15 race track facilities and the IMSA WeatherTech Sports Car Series.
Under Phelps’ leadership, NASCAR has transformed its business and strengthened the sport’s position for long-term growth and success, with a focus on delivering the best motorsports racing in the world, providing outstanding entertainment experiences and building a globally diverse community of loyal fans.
Phelps joined NASCAR as Vice President of Corporate Marketing in 2005. Beginning the following year, he spent 12 years as Chief Marketing Officer and oversaw all marketing functions for the sanctioning body. He was promoted to Chief Operating Officer in April 2018 before transitioning to his current role as President.
Prior to joining NASCAR, Phelps was Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Wasserman Media Group. In 1990, Phelps began a 14-year tenure at the National Football League where he served as Vice President, Corporate Marketing.
A native of Vermont, Phelps resides in Daytona Beach, Fla. and has a bachelor’s degree from the University of Vermont and an MBA from Boston College.