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NEW ERA BEGINS: DISCOVER HOW STEVE O’DONNELL IS TRANSFORMING NASCAR FOR 2026
NASCAR news: Steve O’Donnell brings back The Chase to restore stability and trust between teams and fans for the 2026 season.
NASCAR heads into 2026 with a much-needed sense of direction. After years of lawsuits, leadership shake-ups, and teams butting heads, the focus is finally shifting back to what really matters: the racing.
Steve O’Donnell is at the centre of this new chapter. He’s not promising quick fixes—just patience and steady progress. Talking to The Athletic, he said the sport finally has some breathing room, a “clear runway” compared to the mess of recent years. NASCAR’s already tweaked the competition and put major disputes to bed. With the Daytona 500 coming up, there’s real hope among leaders and teams that these changes will bring back some much-needed stability and trust.
O’Donnell knows this reset won’t happen overnight. He told The Athletic, “It starts with being a little humble about where you are as a sport, being honest with where you are as a sport, what the challenges are, but also what the opportunities are, and then, not just talking about it, but doing it.” He’s made it clear: NASCAR’s all-in on working with partners and delivering for the fans.
It hasn’t been easy getting here. There’s been an antitrust lawsuit with Michael Jordan, tough media rights talks, backlash over the playoff system, and messy charter negotiations. The lawsuit wrapped up in December, and after some drama with inappropriate texts, Steve Phelps stepped down.
Now, looking ahead, O’Donnell feels good about the future. He sees 2026 as a real shot to move forward and reset the sport.
One of the biggest changes? NASCAR is bringing back the Chase playoff system. After a year of debate, they’re going back to a format that rewards drivers for consistent performance, not just fluke wins. Some fans always hated how the last system seemed to reward luck. Even Mark Martin, a long-time critic, is on board with the change this time.
O’Donnell says reconnecting with fans is a top priority. “Our fans feel as if they have ownership in the sport. And I think for a time, they felt a little disconnected from that kind of ownership position,” he said. He wants fans to feel involved again, without losing what makes NASCAR real.
Fixing relationships across the sport is another big focus. Hendrick Motorsports’ Jeff Gordon told The Athletic, “The relationship side of it has been missing for a while, and getting that back on track is important.” He remembers when group trips and shared experiences brought everyone closer—something that’s been missing lately. Gordon thinks O’Donnell can help rebuild those connections.
Denny Hamlin likes the new direction, too. He’s seen the fresh strategy and thinks it’s the right call to get back to what made NASCAR work.
Brad Keselowski pointed out that leadership has changed since Phelps left. “Steve’s big hurdle is I think he and Phelps were a pretty good combination in a lot of ways,” Keselowski said, but he added that now it’s O’Donnell’s show—he’s got “the keys to the castle.”
Defending champ Kyle Larson has confidence in O’Donnell. “I think he's an outstanding leader. "I feel like he runs a good balance of being friends with everybody but also can stand his ground," he said.
NASCAR executive Ben Kennedy agrees, calling O’Donnell the opposite of a “yes man”.
O’Donnell’s main goal is simple: bring everyone together and keep building the sport. “Not taking advantage of the opportunity we have to grow this sport would really bum me out,” he said. Right now, unity and progress are at the top of his list.
SUPER BOWL CLASH: TOM BRADY VS DONALD TRUMP OVER BAD BUNNY’S WILD HALFTIME SHOW
Tom Brady and Donald Trump clash over Bad Bunny’s halftime show. Discover why Brady loved it while Trump called it an "affront."
Tom Brady and President Donald Trump aren’t seeing eye to eye when it comes to Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show.
On Sunday at Levi’s Stadium, the Seahawks ran over the Patriots, rolling to a 29-13 win and taking home the Super Bowl LX trophy. Seattle’s defence was on another level, but let’s be honest, half the country was just waiting for the halftime show. Even after the cameras cut, people kept talking about it.
Bad Bunny, straight out of Vega Baja, Puerto Rico, took the stage and immediately became the centre of attention. People had already been debating whether he should headline the show, and things got even louder after he called out ICE during his Grammy speech.
His performance was wild—Caribbean colours everywhere, surprise guests, and a clear nod to his roots. He didn’t hold back on the cultural flair. People loved it, and social media blew up with praise for his set.
Trump? Not a fan. He didn’t like the idea of Bad Bunny leading the show and made sure everyone knew it. Brady, on the other hand, couldn’t get enough. He even posted a video of Bad Bunny and Lady Gaga performing together, throwing in a big “Amazing!!!!!!!!!” for good measure.
The stage was packed. Ricky Martin, Cardi B, Jessica Alba, Pedro Pascal, Karol G, Young Miko, and David Grutman—they all showed up. Even Alix Earle, who’s been linked to Brady lately, made an appearance.
Meanwhile, Trump hit Truth Social with a full-on rant. He slammed the halftime show, called it “one of the worst, EVER!” and said it was an “affront” to American greatness. He complained that nobody could understand Bad Bunny, called the dancing “disgusting”, and went off about the NFL’s new kickoff rule for good measure.
While all that was going down online, Bad Bunny took the field in all white, with his last name, “Ocasio”, and the number 64 on his jersey. He opened with “Tití Me Preguntó”, striding through a set designed to look like a Puerto Rican field. The show had mashups like “Café con Ron” and “Debí Tirar Más Fotos,” and at one point, Bad Bunny spiked a football into the turf. Dancers waved flags from all over Latin America—Chile, Argentina, Colombia, Mexico, Cuba, and more. Then Ricky Martin and Lady Gaga joined him, sending the energy through the roof. Fotos”,
INFIELD REINFORCEMENT: DISCOVER WHY THE YANKEES TRADED FOR ATHLETICS UTILITY MAN MAX SCHUEMANN
The Yankees acquired Max Schuemann from the Athletics for Luis Burgos, DFA-ing Yanquiel Fernandez to bolster infield depth for 2026.
Pitchers and catchers are almost back—less than a week now until spring training. But teams aren’t done tinkering. The Yankees just proved it, swinging a trade with the Athletics to shore up their infield depth.
According to Bob Nightengale from USA Today, the Yankees picked up infielder Max Schuemann from Oakland in exchange for righty Luis Burgos. To make room, they’ll designate Yanquiel Fernandez for assignment.
Schuemann used to be a top prospect with the A’s, but things haven’t really clicked for him in the majors. Oakland added Andy Ibáñez and bumped Schuemann off the roster, which is when the Yankees pounced. They’re not complaining; you can never have too much infield depth.
Schuemann’s time in the big leagues has been a mixed bag. He was No. 21 on Oakland’s prospect list heading into 2024 and finally broke through to the majors that year. In his rookie season, he played a whopping 133 games, hit .220, and posted a .619 OPS. Seven home runs, 34 RBIs, and 18 stolen bases—plus, he played everywhere in the infield except first base and catcher.
Things got rough last year, though. Schuemann’s bat cooled off—he slashed just .197/.295/.273 with two homers, 13 RBIs, seven steals, and a 0.2 bWAR. Again, he bounced all over the field, but the offence just wasn’t there. The thing is, his defence is solid—a plus-8 Outs Above Average kept him around for 101 games.
The Yankees need him to hit. The glove plays, no question, but he won’t crack the 26-man roster unless his bat picks up. Realistically, Schuemann probably starts the year in the minors.
Where does he fit in New York? The Yankees have no shortage of infielders. Jazz Chisholm, Jose Caballero, and Ryan McMahon are pencilled in as starters. Don’t forget Anthony Volpe—he’ll miss the start of the season, but Aaron Boone trusts him when he’s back.
Schuemann can handle the outfield, too, but the Yankees are loaded there. Judge, Bellinger, and Grisham—they’re not moving aside. A starting role at Yankee Stadium just isn’t in the cards for Schuemann.
Still, he’s got a shot at a bench job. With his versatility and strong glove, he could edge out some of New York’s other utility guys. Amed Rosario and Oswaldo Cabrera are in the mix as well, so it won’t be easy.
Bottom line: Schuemann will get his chance this spring. If he hits, he’s got a real shot at making the team. If not, well, there’s always room for solid defence and versatility, but he’ll have to earn it.
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