NASCAR Chief Operating Officer Steve O'Donnell has denied speculation about a potential buyout of the motorsport series, as investor interest circles around Daytona Beach, the sport's historic headquarters.
O'Donnell, who also serves as CEO of NASCAR's motorsport division, made the comments amid ongoing discussions about the series' commercial future. A photo from June 21, 2026, shows O'Donnell at the NASCAR Cup Series Anduril 250 Race the Base event at Naval Base Coronado in San Diego.
Details of the investor discussions have not been disclosed.
