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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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Nick Sanchez earns first career NASCAR Xfinity Series win in wild race at EchoPark Speedway

Nick Sanchez earned his first career Xfinity Series win as Friday evening turned to Saturday morning at EchoPark Speedway in Georgia.

Chase Briscoe reveals who his son's favorite driver is

Chase Briscoe may be the most recent winner in the NASCAR Cup Series, but it will take some convincing for his son, Brooks, to become a full-fledged Briscoe fan. 

Joey Logano wins pole for Quaker State 400 at EchoPark Speedway

With Joey Logano leading the way, Team Penske put together a master class in NASCAR Cup Series qualifying at EchoPark Speedway on Friday. 

Austin Hill looking to make home track history at EchoPark Speedway

No driver has ever won three consecutive NASCAR Xfinity Series races at EchoPark Speedway (formerly Atlanta Motor Speedway). 

What to know as TNT takes over NASCAR coverage for next five weeks

The return of Turner's NASCAR coverage, which was a staple of the sport from 2001 to 2014, is another major milestone for NASCAR broadcasting.

NASCAR commissioner Steve Phelps: Potential San Diego street race 'not a no'

As NASCAR looks to grow its domestic reach with new, bold scheduling ideas, one type of race in particular has become the fulcrum of the sport's attempt to reach new fans: street races in major markets. Is San Diego next?

Michael McDowell 'always' focused on winning amid NASCAR playoff push

Regardless of his points situation, McDowell says that he and the No. 71 team are always searching for Victory Lane. 

Josh Berry tight-lipped on Atlanta strategy, but says Penske Fords will try to 'work together'

Berry drives the No. 21 Ford for the Wood Brothers, the oldest active team in NASCAR.

Shane van Gisbergen preparing for 'daunting' first round of NASCAR playoffs

Van Gisbergen's victory in Mexico City on June 15 clinched a playoff spot for the Cup Series rookie.

How Denny Hamlin's racing mentors were honored in naming of Hamlin's son

Hamlin explained how his son's name connects to both himself and two men who were instrumental in launching his career. 

Where the NASCAR Cup Series playoff picture sits after Pocono

With nine races left in the regular season, here's what the Cup Series playoff picture looks like.

Where the NASCAR Xfinity Series playoff picture sits after Pocono

With 10 races remaining in the Xfinity Series regular season, here's what the playoff picture looks like. 

Denny Hamlin is 'absolutely content' with never winning a NASCAR championship

When Denny Hamlin decides to retire from NASCAR competition, he'll go down as one of the greatest drivers in the sport's history regardless of whether or not he wins a Cup Series championship.

Five most intriguing matchups in first race of NASCAR's In-Season Challenge

NASCAR's inaugural In-Season Challenge will begin Saturday with the Quaker State 400 at EchoPark Speedway (formerly Atlanta Motor Speedway). 

Despite a lack of speed, Joey Logano confident he can defend his NASCAR title

Even as the defending NASCAR Cup Series champion, Joey Logano isn’t on many radars as a current championship favorite.

Chase Briscoe, James Small take weight off their shoulders with Pocono win

There may not have been a driver-crew chief combination in NASCAR with more to prove going into 2025 than Chase Briscoe and James Small. 

'Prayed over' personnel changes at Joe Gibbs Racing paying dividends

Joe Gibbs knows a thing or two about winning. 

Brake issues plague 23XI Racing in Pocono clunker

23XI Racing had one of its worst races in company history on Sunday, but it was not the fault of anyone on the teams of Bubba Wallace, Tyler Reddick and Riley Herbst.

Denny Hamlin 'didn't have a chance' to get around Chase Briscoe in closing laps at Pocono

On Sunday evening, the master of Pocono Raceway found himself on the receiving end of a masterful performance.

Chase Briscoe holds off Denny Hamlin to win Great American Getaway 400 at Pocono

With fuel running low and a future NASCAR Hall of Famer in Denny Hamlin breathing down his neck, Chase Briscoe drove the best 30 laps of his life in Sunday's NASCAR Cup Series race at Pocono Raceway. 

Carson Hocevar can't 'buy Ricky Stenhouse Jr. a Hallmark card' amid ongoing feud

After instigating two incidents over the last three races, Hocevar knows there's nothing he can do or say to resolve things immediately with Stenhouse Jr. 

Bubba Wallace, Alex Bowman living life on NASCAR playoff bubble

With 10 races remaining in the NASCAR Cup Series regular season, Bubba Wallace and Alex Bowman have little margin for error, and they know it.

NASCAR's best still trying to figure out how to tackle 'Tricky Triangle' of Pocono

LONG POND, Pennsylvania — Pocono Raceway did not earn the moniker "The Tricky Triangle" for no reason.  The 2.5-mile track features long straightaways,

Connor Zilisch puts NASCAR world on notice with Pocono win

You wouldn't know that Saturday was 18-year-old Connor Zilisch's first time turning laps at Pocono Raceway.