NASCAR President Steve Phelps and COO Steve O'Donnell gave their annual 'State of the Sport' news conference. Phelps emphasized the need for collaboration to grow and promote the sport. He expressed support for the playoff system, calling it the best in sports. Phelps also praised the competition and the Next Gen car. He addressed the legal challenge, stating that NASCAR is about welcoming all race fans.
#NASCAR ... Here is what NASCAR President Steve Phelps and COO Steve O'Donnell said to the media Friday at Phoenix. https://t.co/5rz5tZuNGZ
Phelps on America First legal challenge: "Our sport's about welcoming all race fans." #NASCAR
Steve Phelps says the teams, drivers, tracks and everyone involved needs to help grow the sport, and promote the sport. The collaboration needs everyone to put their best foot forward. #NASCAR
Phelps emphatically suppportive of the "best" playoff system in sports. "It's a system that rewards the best drivers in our sport." #NASCAR
Phelps: "The competition has been, as it was last year... extraordinary. I think it's been a testament to the Next Gen car." #NASCAR
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