CONCORD, N.C. — After 14 years, Tom Deery has resigned as Chief Operating Officer of the World of Outlaws and DIRTcar Racing and is no longer with the company.

Deery joined the organization in February 2006 and led the group through a vast expansion of its business. World of Outlaws and DIRTcar officials confirmed the news to SPEED SPORT late on Thursday afternoon.

“With immediate effect, Tom Deery has resigned from his position as COO of the World of Outlaws and DIRTcar Racing and he is no longer with the company. Tom joined the organization in February of 2006 and has made countless contributions during his tenure. His passion and devotion to the business of motorsports has always been clear and we wish him the best in his future pursuits.

“On an interim basis, World of Outlaws and DIRTcar CEO Brian Carter will lead all competition aspects of the business.  World of Outlaws and DIRTcar CMO Ben Geisler will add oversight of event operations and promotions to his list of responsibilities. This is a personal matter for Tom and a personnel matter for our organization and as such we will not be making any further comments.”

Deery, whose family has promoted Rockford (Ill.) Speedway for more than six decades, has enjoyed a lengthy and successful career in motorsports, including a stint with NASCAR from 1996 through 2001.

Calls and texts to Deery were not immediately returned.