NASCAR’s Painful Decline Laid Bare as CEO Recalls a ‘Miserable’ Garage

TALLADEGA, ALABAMA - APRIL 25: NASCAR Chief Executive Officer Steve O’Donnell speaks to the media after the NASCAR leadership announcements during a press conference at Talladega Superspeedway on April 25, 2026 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) GettyNASCAR CEO Steve O’Donnell has opened up about one of the sport’s toughest recent periods, admitting the garage became “miserable” as sponsorship fell, NASCAR ratings struggled, and people insid