Some of the changes in NASCAR’s leadership that have taken place this year:
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Steve Phelps
Promoted from executive vice president and chief global marketing, media and sales officer to chief operating officer.
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Jill Gregory
Promoted from senior vice president and chief marketing officer to executive vice president and chief marketing officer.
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Ben Kennedy
The son of International Speedway Corp. CEO Lesa France Kennedy, hired as general manager of the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series.
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Jim Cassidy
Moved from senior vice president of racing operations to chief international officer in January; left NASCAR in May.
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Gene Stefanyshyn
Moved from vice president of innovation and racing development to senior vice president and chief international officer, replacing Cassidy.