DAYTONA BEACH, FL (April 25, 2026) – NASCAR today announced pivotal leadership changes with its Board of Directors naming Steve O’Donnell as Chief Executive Officer and Ben Kennedy as Chief Operating Officer, positioning the sport for its next phase of growth and innovation. These planned transitions follow a period of sustained momentum and business strength for NASCAR, driven by multi-year media rights agreements, long-term charter extensions and robust partner relationships.
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Raphael Lessard Takes White Mountain’s ACT Kancamagus 150; O’Donnell and Roy Split Strictly Mini Doubles
N. Woodstock, NH — Racing has finally gotten underway for the first time in two weeks at White Mountain Motorsports Park, much to the excitement of race fans, drivers and officials alike. In the end, four elated winners stood in Milton CAT victory lane.
Saturday’s short track racing action started off with the rain-delayed HK Powersports feature event for the Woodsville Guaranty Savings Bank Strictly Stock Minis. The rain delay certainly helped sophomore competitor Landyn O’Donnell who fired off from the front row and never looked back, even after the spinning rookie Hayden Morris brought out the lone caution on lap 17. O’Donnell would nail down his second career win in the Strictly Mini class with Vermont invader Kyler Davis and Tyler Thompson rounding out the podium.
Steve Phelps Named NASCAR’s First-Ever Commissioner; Steve O’Donnell Elevated to President
Moves Further Establish NASCAR’s Long-Term Leadership and Ensures Continuity in the Vision and Growth of a Global Sports Leader
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (March 31, 2025) — NASCAR today announced the appointment of Steve Phelps as Commissioner of NASCAR, the first to be named to this newly created role overseeing all aspects of America’s top motorsport, including the International Motorsports Association (IMSA) and all 15 NASCAR-owned or operated tracks. Additionally, Steve O’Donnell, long-time industry leader and current Chief Operating Officer, will succeed Phelps in the critical role of NASCAR President with day-to-day leadership of all three NASCAR National Series and all NASCAR commercial, media and track operations, as well as its four international series and multiple local and grassroots properties. Both roles are effective immediately and will be based in Daytona Beach, Fla.