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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. gives Shane van Gisbergen blessing for No. 88 car

Shane van Gisbergen got a huge endorsement from Dale Earnhardt Jr. as he readies to take the No. 88 car for a few spins next season.

Shane van Gisbergen to become full-time Cup Series driver in 2025

Shane van Gisbergen will be a full-time NASCAR Cup Series driver in 2025.

William Byron looks to become just sixth driver to sweep Daytona Cup Series races

Byron now has the chance to add his name to the list of drivers who have accomplished the feat.

Daniel Dye must heed warnings of prospects past on climb up NASCAR ladder

He'd do well to heed the warnings of former prospects who were rushed up too soon. 

No shortage of storylines as NASCAR returns to Daytona

Saturday's Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona will have no shortage of storylines when the green flag flies. 

NASCAR Xfinity Series playoff bubble watch: Ryan Sieg moves into 12th after Daytona

The NASCAR Xfinity Series playoff bubble went through some major changes on Friday after a chaotic race at Daytona.

Bubba Wallace, Ross Chastain face critical Daytona race amid tight points battle

A win for either driver at Daytona would lock them into the playoffs.

Despite stellar Daytona showing, AJ Allmendinger comes up short of breakthrough win

Despite a solid season, Allmendinger is still looking for his first win of 2024.

Ryan Truex wins chaotic Xfinity Series race at Daytona

 Ryan Truex drove one of the best races of his NASCAR career on Friday.

Previewing the 2024 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series playoffs

Seven races of playoff competition will begin for the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series on Sunday. The Milwaukee Mile will play host to the first postseason event for the series, and with a stacked playoff grid, it's anyone's guess as to who will win the championship.

Denny Hamlin dealt crippling penalty amid NASCAR championship hunt

Denny Hamlin's road to the 2024 NASCAR Cup Series championship has just gotten a little tougher.  On Thursday, Hamlin and the No. 11 team were docked 75

NBC listens to fans, brings NASCAR into new era with commercial-free coverage

As NASCAR continues to evolve to meet the modern standards of sports, one major topic is how the sport is covered on television. 

NASCAR Cup Series playoff bubble battle: Ross Chastain in, Bubba Wallace out after Michigan

Monday's FireKeepers Casino 400 at Michigan shook up the NASCAR Cup Series playoff grid in a big way. With only two regular-season races remaining, here's where the field stands.

NASCAR's return to Bowman Gray a glimpse of the past amidst modernity

If NASCAR's season-opening Clash is an attempt to show fans something they wouldn't normally get to see, holding it at Bowman Gray Stadium is a home run venue.

NASCAR, do yourself a favor and start races earlier

For a sport that has more access to data and models than any other, it seems a class in reading a weather forecast is in order. 

NASCAR Xfinity Series playoff bubble battle: Standings shift after Michigan

Saturday's Cabo Wabo 250 at Michigan saw the Xfinity Series playoff bubble shift dramatically.

Bowman Gray Stadium to play host for 2025 NASCAR Clash

NASCAR will be clashing it up at Bowman Gray Stadium in 2025.

Watch: NASCAR driver flips on final lap of Xfinity Series race at Michigan

Sometimes, the intensity of NASCAR results in late-race crashes. On Saturday, Carson Kvapil and Kyle Sieg were victims of a final-lap incident, though Sieg decidedly got the worse end of the deal. 

Justin Allgaier holds off Sheldon Creed in OT to win Xfinity Series race at Michigan

Justin Allgaier had just enough fuel and just enough speed under the hood to win Saturday's Cabo Wabo 250 at Michigan.

Ross Chastain tops practice, rain grants Denny Hamlin Cup Series pole at Michigan

Mother Nature isn't being very kind to NASCAR in the Irish Hills of Michigan.

Haas Factory Team begins rebuild by signing two young drivers to pilot Xfinity Series entries

With Stewart-Haas Racing closing at the end of the season, the Haas Factory Team will be the remnants of the championship organization.

Will Sheldon Creed's losing streak end at Michigan?

Make no mistake about it: Nobody knows more about Sheldon Creed's 0-90 record in the NASCAR Xfinity Series than Sheldon Creed. 

Four biggest storylines as NASCAR Xfinity Series returns to action

On Saturday, the NASCAR Xfinity Series will begin its stretch run at the Michigan International Speedway in the series' first race since July 20.

What exactly is Kaulig Racing's long-term plan?

With 20-year-old Daniel Dye potentially being the team's only long-term hope, it's time for Kaulig to fire up LinkedIn and start looking for driving candidates. Or its long-term future may be filled with one-year deals and a short list of accomplishments.