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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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Kentucky win proves John Calipari still has some gas left in the tank

Kentucky was in trouble the moment Arkansas head coach John Calipari walked onto the floor at Rupp Arena on Saturday night holding a rolled-up program and wearing a concealed smile. 

Ryan Blaney comes up one spot short at Bowman Gray Stadium

Ryan Blaney knows a thing or two about carving his way through the field. 

Chase Elliott holds off Ryan Blaney to win Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium

Despite Ryan Blaney's best efforts, Chase Elliott held on to win Sunday's Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium in dominant fashion. 

Kyle Larson, Josh Berry race into Cook Out Clash via Last Chance Qualifier

It may have taken some beating and banging, but Kyle Larson and Josh Berry advanced to the Cook Out Clash through the Last Chance Qualifier on Sunday.

Watch: Hometown favorite crashes out in Cook Out Clash Last Chance Qualifier

He is a Bowman Gray Stadium legend, but his NASCAR Cup Series debut at the track ended prematurely.

Arkansas defeats No. 12 Kentucky in John Calipari's return to Lexington

Saturday's game between Arkansas and No. 12 Kentucky played out like a Hollywood blockbuster. 

Storylines to follow for Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium

On Sunday, the stars of the NASCAR Cup Series will take to the track at Bowman Gray Stadium in a season-opening exhibition race. Here are storylines to follow following Saturday's heat races. 

Watch: Multiple drivers crash in final Cook Out Clash heat race

Before Sunday's main event even started, Bowman Gray Stadium proved why it's earned the nickname of "The Madhouse."

Watch: Tempers flare early in Cook Out Clash heat races at Bowman Gray Stadium

Just a few laps into Saturday's Cook Out Clash heat races at Bowman Gray Stadium, tempers are already flaring.

Chase Elliott earns pole for Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium

Chase Elliott will lead the field to the green flag on Sunday in the Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray.

Birds, bump drafts and 'Big Ones': At Daytona, luck, fate play a huge role

Few sporting venues have the mystique of the Daytona International Speedway. Since 1959, the 2.5-mile track has served as home of NASCAR's most prestigious race, the Daytona 500 — the first race on the NASCAR Cup Series schedule (Sunday, 1:30 p.m.

Arkansas women break four-game losing streak with win over Texas A&M

After a four-game losing streak, the Arkansas Razorbacks (9-14, 2-6 SEC) got off the schneid with a 72-51 win over Texas A&M (10-10, 3-5 SEC) inside Bud Walton Arena.

Alex Bowman has everything to prove in 2025

If a majority of rumors and social media posts that permeate NASCAR’s corner of the internet were based in any reality, Alex Bowman would’ve been out of a job several times over. 

1979 Busch Clash laid the groundwork for NASCAR's modern exhibition races

Before specialty exhibition races became a constant on the NASCAR calendar, the original Busch Clash at Daytona laid the foundation. 

John Calipari's return to Kentucky won't pack the punch it once promised

The excitement for the contest has noticeably dropped off in recent weeks. 

NASCAR's return to 'The Madhouse' will test temperament, resolve of sport's best

When the NASCAR Cup Series returns to Bowman Gray on Sunday for the Cook Out Clash, the traditions that make the track so special are sure to continue.

'These kids fight': John Calipari earns first SEC win at Arkansas in slugfest with Georgia

In a year full of adversity and setbacks, the Arkansas Razorbacks just needed to win a game by any means necessary. 

Arkansas' disappointing season gets worse as star player set to miss remainder of campaign

The hits just keep coming for John Calipari in his first season as the head coach at the University of Arkansas. 

Why 2025 is a do-or-die season for Denny Hamlin in his championship pursuit

Denny Hamlin will enter his 20th full-time season season of NASCAR Cup Series competition in 2025 in search of his first championship.

Christopher Bell eyes Cup Series championship as new Joe Gibbs Racing leader

In hindsight, Christopher Bell's incredibly clutch victory in the penultimate race of the 2022 season at Martinsville can be viewed as the moment that the Norman, Oklahoma, native took his place as the leader of Joe Gibbs Racing. 

Izzy Higginbottom's rare struggles doom Arkansas in loss to No. 19 Alabama

For the first time all season, Arkansas guard Izzy Higginbottom was shut down by an opposing defense. 

John Calipari, Arkansas blown out by Missouri in fifth straight SEC loss

While Arkansas fought admirably and managed to get back into the game in the second half, showing fight doesn't automatically put a mark in the win column.

Kyle Larson will be as dangerous — and unpredictable — as ever in 2025

The best way to describe Kyle Larson’s driving style? Polarizing.

Rick Ware Racing makes inspired choice for its full-time driver in 2025

Rick Ware Racing has found its full-time driver for 2025. 

Dale Earnhardt Jr., Chris Stapleton team up for 2025 Daytona 500 entry with Justin Allgaier

For the first time, Jr. Motorsports will attempt a NASCAR Cup Series race.