Steve Newmark will one day succeed Bubba Cunningham as North Carolina’s athletic director, the university announced on Tuesday. Here’s what you need to know about him.

North Carolina has announced its transition plan at athletic director from Bubba Cunningham to auto racing executive Steve Newmark for next summer.

The same day college sports officially entered the revenue-sharing area, North Carolina made a major announcement. Bubba Cunningham will be leaving his post as athletics director in 2026, and RFK Racing president Steve Newmark will succeed him after joining the school this year.