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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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Double dose of spins leads to heartbreaking Dover finish for Christopher Bell

An 18th-place result doesn't begin to show how fast Christopher Bell was at Dover Motor Speedway on Sunday. 

Ty Dillon, Ty Gibbs advance to final round of NASCAR In-Season Challenge

Ty Dillon and Ty Gibbs will race head-to-head for $1M on Sunday at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

Denny Hamlin edges Chase Briscoe in double-OT Dover thriller

On a bizarre day at Dover Motor Speedway, Denny Hamlin emerged victorious. 

Pato O'Ward wins IndyCar race in Toronto, gains on Alex Palou in championship fight

Pato O'Ward took his second win of the 2025 NTT IndyCar Series season on Sunday on the streets of Toronto.

Breaking down the penultimate round of NASCAR's In-Season Challenge

On Sunday, Ty Dillon, John Hunter Nemechek, Ty Gibbs and Tyler Reddick will compete in the penultimate round of NASCAR's In-Season Challenge.  

Colton Herta looking to defend 2024 win and deny Alex Palou in Toronto

When it comes to street racing in the NTT IndyCar Series, Andretti Global is the team to beat.   

What the NASCAR Xfinity Series playoff picture looks like after Dover

Here's what the Xfinity Series playoff picture looks like with six races remaining in the regular season.

Is Connor Zilisch the best prospect in NASCAR history?

Long before Connor Zilisch made his NASCAR Xfinity Series debut, the Charlotte, N.C., native was already being hyped up as one of the hottest prospects NASCAR had ever seen. 

Connor Zilisch wins rain-shortened NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Dover

Following a lengthy red flag for rain, Connor Zilisch was declared the winner of Saturday's NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Dover Motor Speedway. 

Colton Herta wins pole for NTT IndyCar Series race in Toronto

After winning on the streets of Toronto a season ago, Colton Herta on Saturday won his third Toronto pole and his second of the 2025 NTT IndyCar Series season. 

NASCAR Autotrader EchoPark Automotive 400 preview: Favorite, underdog, top storylines

Here's what you need to know ahead of the 21st race of the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series season.

Chase Elliott to start Cup Series race at Dover on pole after practice, qualifying canceled

Mother Nature rolled into Dover, Delaware, on Saturday afternoon, canceling NASCAR Cup Series practice and qualifying at Dover Motor Speedway. 

What to know after NASCAR Xfinity Series practice, qualifying at Dover

Here's what you need to know following NASCAR Xfinity Series practice and qualifying at the 'Monster Mile.'

NASCAR Hall of Famer Rex White dies at 95

NASCAR Hall of Famer and 1960 NASCAR Cup Series champion Rex White of Taylorsville, N.C., passed away on Friday. He was 95 years old.   

NASCAR makes major decision on future of Chicago Street Race

One day after NASCAR reportedly reached a deal to race on the streets of San Diego in 2026, it was announced that the Chicago Street Race will not return to the NASCAR schedule next season. 

NASCAR team to shut down following race at Dover

After a tumultuous week off the track for NASCAR Xfinity Series team Our Motorsports, Saturday's race at Dover Motor Speedway will be the organization's final race weekend.

NASCAR champion says he used a fake birth certificate to race as a kid

Even as a young kid, Joey Logano knew he wanted to be a race car driver.

Another mid-season driver change shows results still trump paychecks in NASCAR

On the heels of yet another mid-season driver change in the NASCAR Xfinity Series, one has to wonder about the business model in modern-day NASCAR.

What are the five best nicknames in NASCAR history?

Over its nearly eight decades of history, NASCAR has seen its share of legendary drivers — many of whom carried with them incredible nicknames. These are the five greatest nicknames in NASCAR history, in no particular order. 

Report: NASCAR will race in this major West Coast city in 2026

NASCAR has reportedly signed a deal to come back to Southern California in 2026.

Chances of NASCAR returning to Chicagoland Speedway in 2026 'increasing'

NASCAR could be back at the Chicagoland Speedway as soon as next year. 

Kyle Kirkwood proud of progression as he blossoms into IndyCar title contender

If it wasn't for Alex Palou having the most dominant IndyCar campaign since A.J. Foyt in 1964, Kyle Kirkwood would be in the midst of a dogfight for the 2025 IndyCar championship. 

NASCAR files response to injunction, says 23XI, FRM relinquished charters

NASCAR has filed its response to the preliminary injunction filed by 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports in their anti-trust case against NASCAR on Monday. 

Joey Logano still chasing trophies ahead of his 600th NASCAR start

Nearly 16 years after he tumbled down the high banks of the 'Monster Mile,' Dover will be the site of Logano's 600th Cup Series start on Sunday. He's only the 34th driver in history to reach that milestone.