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Samuel Stubbs

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Hailing from the same neck of the woods as NASCAR Hall of Famer Mark Martin, Samuel has been covering NASCAR for Yardbarker since February 2024. He has been a member of the National Motorsports Press Association (NMPA) since October of 2024. When he’s not writing about racing, Samuel covers Arkansas Razorback basketball for Yardbarker. He is also a member of the U.S. Basketball Writers Association (USBWA). Samuel will attend the University of Arkansas in the fall of 2025.

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'Story of our season': Brad Keselowski frustrated after Bristol finish

There's no doubt that 2025 has been a frustrating season for Brad Keselowski and the No. 6 RFK Racing team. 

What the NASCAR Cup Series playoff standings look like after Bristol

Here's what the NASCAR Cup Series grid looks like going into the Round of 12 opener at New Hampshire Motor Speedway on Sept. 21. 

Austin Cindric, Alex Bowman come out on different sides of Bristol bubble battle

In the closing laps of Saturday's Bass Pro Shops Night Race at Bristol Motor Speedway, Austin Cindric had zero control of his NASCAR Cup Series playoff destiny. 

Christopher Bell holds off Brad Keselowski, wins wild Bristol night race

With a three-wide move on Lap 496 of Saturday's Bass Pro Night Race at Bristol Motor Speedway, Christopher Bell shot to the lead and scored his fourth win of the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series season. 

Josh Berry's NASCAR playoff run comes to an end after car catches fire at Bristol

Josh Berry needed to win Saturday's Bass Pro Shops Night Race at Bristol Motor Speedway to advance in the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series playoffs. Unfortunately for Berry, that won't come to fruition.

Ole Miss starting QB a game-time decision ahead of SEC clash with Arkansas

The status of the Ole Miss starting quarterback appears shaky just hours before the Rebels host Arkansas.

What the NASCAR Xfinity Series playoff standings look like after Bristol

A playoff driver may not have won Friday's NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Bristol Motor Speedway, but the playoff picture still changed dramatically following the first race of the postseason.

Sheldon Creed adds to unwanted historic mark with runner-up finish at Bristol

Sheldon Creed already owned the record for the most runner-up finishes without a win in NASCAR Xfinity Series history before Friday's race at Bristol Motor Speedway. 

NASCAR Bass Pro Shops Night Race preview: Favorite, underdog, top storylines

On Saturday, the first round of the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series playoffs will come to a close at Bristol Motor Speedway

What the NASCAR Truck Series playoff standings look like after Bristol

With one race remaining in the Round of 10, here's what the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series playoff standings look like. 

Layne Riggs wins NASCAR Truck Series race at Bristol, advances to second round of playoffs

Layne Riggs earned his third win of the 2025 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series season and a ticket to the second round of the Truck Series playoffs on Thursday.

Harrison Burton readies for another NASCAR playoff run under much different circumstances

One year ago, Harrison Burton went into the fall race weekend at Bristol Motor Speedway preparing for an elimination race in the first round of the NASCAR Cup Series playoffs. 

The Denny Hamlin bandwagon is rolling down the road

In all likelihood, Denny Hamlin will be in the midst of his final full-time NASCAR Cup Series season in two years. 

NASCAR power rankings: A new leader heading into the Round of 16 finale

Denny Hamlin led 75 laps en route to his fifth win of 2025 in Sunday’s Enjoy Illinois 300 at Gateway. 

What the NASCAR Cup Series playoff standings look like after Gateway

Here's what the playoff standings look like following the Enjoy Illinois 300.

Denny Hamlin advances to second round of NASCAR playoffs with Gateway win

After finishing runner-up in the last two NASCAR Cup Series races at Gateway, Denny Hamlin got the job done on Sunday. 

Austin Dillon accidentally wrecks his brother in NASCAR playoff race at Gateway

Things might be a little awkward at the dinner table for Austin and Ty Dillon on Sunday evening.

NASCAR playoff driver suffers detrimental crash in second race of postseason

Josh Berry is off to one of the worst starts ever for a NASCAR Cup Series playoff driver.

William Sawalich comes up one spot shy of first career win, Xfinity Series playoff bid

1.506 seconds. That's what separated NASCAR Xfinity Series rookie William Sawalich from both his first career win and a NASCAR Xfinity Series playoff berth at Gateway on Saturday. 

Army pulls stunning road upset against Kansas State

One week after Army suffered a head-scratching home loss to FCS Tarleton State, the Black Knights responded with an upset road victory. 

Connor Zilisch wins NASCAR Xfinity Series regular-season finale at Gateway

Chalk up a ninth victory for NASCAR Xfinity Series rookie Connor Zilisch in the 2025 season.  

2025 NASCAR Xfinity Series playoff field set

The 2025 NASCAR Xfinity Series playoff field has been set following Saturday's race at Gateway. 

What to know ahead of the NASCAR Xfinity Series regular-season finale at Gateway

After 25 races, the 26th race of the 2025 season is the final chance for drivers to qualify for the 12-driver playoff field and compete for a championship. 

NASCAR playoffs at Gateway: Four drivers facing most pressure in Enjoy Illinois 300

On Sunday, World Wide Technology Raceway at Gateway will play host to the second race of the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series playoffs. The 1.25-mile egg-shaped track presents many challenges to drivers.