NASCAR COO Dewar elevated to president

NASCAR has announced that Brent Dewar, who joined NASCAR as chief operating officer in 2014, is being elevated to the position of president of NASCAR effective immediately. He becomes only the fourth person in the sport's history to hold the designation of NASCAR president.

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"Brent has helped lead a cultural transformation at NASCAR," said Brian France, NASCAR chairman and CEO. "From collaborating with team owners to building the charter framework; to partnering with tracks, auto manufacturers, entitlement sponsors, and broadcasters to deliver better racing and a more dynamic fan experience; he has spearheaded some of the most impactful enhancements NASCAR has implemented in its history. I couldn't be more thrilled about the impact Brent has had on our industry and I am confident he will continue to help serve and grow our sport for many years to come."

As president, Dewar will continue to serve on the NASCAR Board of Directors and will work closely with France, Lesa France Kennedy and NASCAR vice chairman Mike Helton in setting a strategic course for the series in continued collaboration with key industry leaders. Executive vice president and chief global sales and marketing officer Steve Phelps and Steve O'Donnell, executive vice president and chief racing development officer, will continue to report to Dewar.

Prior to joining NASCAR, Dewar spent three decades as a global automotive executive, with assignments in Brazil, Europe and North and South America.