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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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Dale Earnhardt Jr. batting a thousand as a NASCAR crew chief

Being atop the pit box as a crew chief likely wasn't on Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s bingo card last month.

Late restart tangle dooms Chase Elliott, Justin Allgaier at Pocono

It was a disappointing loss for both drivers, especially Elliott, who led the most laps (38) and started on the pole. 

Connor ZIlisch wins NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Pocono

Connor Zilisch won Saturday's NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Pocono with car owner Dale Earnhardt Jr. serving as his crew chief. 

'It sucks': William Byron crashes in qualifying at Pocono after topping practice chart

Byron will have to make a charge through the back of the field if he wants to earn his second win of 2025. 

Chris Buescher, Ryan Preece adamant nothing will change between them as they battle for a playoff spot

As of now, the two teammates are in a tight battle for the 16th and final postseason berth.

Michael McDowell says Carson Hocevar has to 'learn from his mistakes' amid chaotic season

McDowell's veteran presence is certainly an asset that could be helpful to Hocevar as he tries to grow as a Cup Series driver. 

Denny Hamlin wins pole for Great American Getaway 400

Hamlin picked up exactly where he left off.

William Byron paces NASCAR Cup Series practice at Pocono

Byron topped the speed charts in Saturday's NASCAR Cup Series practice session at Pocono Raceway, turning a fastest lap of 52.706 seconds.

Hard-charging Carson Hocevar doesn't want to 'have regrets' in NASCAR career

Hocevar's career is one that, in just its second year, has already produced enough memorable moments for a decade.

Chase Elliott wins pole for NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Pocono

It's the third pole of Elliott's Xfinity Series career. 

Justin Allgaier paces NASCAR Xfinity Series practice at Pocono

Justin Allgaier led the way in NASCAR Xfinity Series practice at Pocono Raceway on Saturday. 

Chase Elliott says qualifying better is the key to snapping long winless drought

The 2020 champion and NASCAR's most popular driver is riding a 43-race winless streak into Sunday's Great American Getaway 400 at Pocono Raceway.

Layne Riggs happy to rid himself of playoff stress late in Truck Series regular season

Riggs' victory in Friday's NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race at Pocono was special for many reasons.

Where the NASCAR Truck Series playoff picture sits after Pocono

While Layne Riggs officially locked himself into the 2025 Craftsman Truck Series playoffs with his victory at Pocono on Friday, the playoff bubble battle below him continued to rage on. 

'This was our best shot': Tanner Gray feeling the sting of Pocono finish

At the end of the day, second just wasn't what Tanner Gray needed. 

How Layne Riggs capitalized on others' misfortune to win NASCAR Truck Series race at Pocono

Layne Riggs took advantage of others' misfortunes and drove off into the Pennsylvania sunset.

NASCAR Great American Getaway 400 preview: Favorite, underdog, top storylines

The "Tricky Triangle" is abuzz with the sound of engines once more.

Layne Riggs wins pole for NASCAR Truck Series race at Pocono

For the first time in his NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series career, Layne Riggs will lead the field to the green flag.

Connor Mosack paces NASCAR Truck Series practice at Pocono

In a year that's been full of adversity, pacing the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series field in practice on Friday afternoon was a much-needed boost for Connor Mosack.

Hall of Famer Mark Martin has harsh words about modern-day NASCAR

While Mark Martin remains an avid fan in retirement, he made it clear that he thinks gimmicks have become too plentiful in modern NASCAR. 

Despite hot start to 2025, Alex Palou 'always' looking for ways to improve

Three-time IndyCar champion and 2025 Indianapolis 500 winner Alex Palou has every reason to be cocky after winning five of the first eight races of 2025 and holding a 73-point lead in the standings, but the 28-year-old driver remains focused on improving his craft.

Cole Custer: We're 'putting pressure on ourselves' to build Haas' Cup Series program

When it was announced in May 2024 that Stewart-Haas Racing would be closing its doors at the end of the season, it was seen as the end of an era for a

Loose lug nuts suspension leads to epic crew chief for NASCAR team

Dale Earnhardt Jr., a NASCAR Hall of Famer and owner of JR Motorsports, will serve as crew chief for 18-year-old driver Connor Zilisch during Saturday's Explore The Pocono Mountains 250 at Pocono Raceway in Long Pond, Pennsylvania. 

Where the NASCAR Xfinity Series playoff picture sits after Mexico City

While a Cup Series regular in Daniel Suarez won Saturday's NASCAR Xfinity Series race in Mexico City, the playoff bubble is still quite interesting. Here's where the playoff picture sits with 11 races remaining in the regular season.

Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s update on potential changes to NASCAR playoff format might disappoint fans

Earnhardt Jr. shared what he believes to be the most likely scenario for what NASCAR decides to do with regard to a new format.