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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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AJ Allmendinger gets yet another Cup Series opportunity with Kaulig Racing

On Thursday, Kaulig Racing announced that the three-time Cup Series winner will return to the Cup Series full-time in 2025.

NASCAR's trip to Michigan just means more for manufacturers

Daytona, Charlotte and Darlington may be among the most prestigious races in NASCAR, but for the companies that produce the cars themselves, the annual visit to the Michigan International Speedway holds the most weight. 

Erik Jones signs contract extension with Legacy Motor Club

 Erik Jones now knows where he'll be driving in 2025.

Rockingham Speedway could return to the NASCAR schedule in 2025

Rockingham Speedway hasn't hosted a NASCAR race since 2013, but the historic North Carolina track could soon find itself alive again with the roar of engines. 

Controversial finish marred career day for Austin Dillon at Richmond

Austin Dillon made headlines on Sunday night, but for all the wrong reasons.

NASCAR Cup Series playoff bubble battle: Austin Dillon's win shakes up the postseason picture

After a controversial finish at Richmond Raceway, Austin Dillon won his way into the 2024 NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs. Dillon is the 13th driver to win a race in 2024, leaving just three playoff spots open. Here's where the bubble drivers stand after Richmond.

Elton Sawyer speaks on possible penalties after controversial Richmond finish

It's safe to say that Sunday's controversial NASCAR finish at Richmond is garnering a lot of attention. 

Past precedent points to penalty for Austin Dillon, but will NASCAR follow through?

If there's ever been a race in the modern era of NASCAR where the sport reverted back to its lawless 1930s roots, this was it.

Watch: Leaders wreck on final lap in crazy NASCAR finish

Short-track racing always seems to lead to some tempers. On Sunday night in Richmond, both Joey Logano and Denny Hamlin have good reason to let their tempers show. 

Despite missing Truck Series playoffs, Layne Riggs has reasons for optimism

Riggs may not be a part of the postseason field, but the building blocks have been laid for a breakout 2025 season. 

How the NASCAR Truck Series playoff fight went down at Richmond

Going into Saturday's NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race at Richmond, Daniel Dye and Tanner Gray knew that their 2024 seasons were on the line. 

Ty Majeski overcomes pit road penalty to win Truck Series race at Richmond

Lady Luck may have been against Ty Majeski on Saturday night, but the Seymour, Wisconsin, native carved his way through the pack after a penalty and staved off multiple challengers late to win his second consecutive Truck Series race.

Denny Hamlin wins pole for Cup Series race at Richmond

Hamlin's Joe Gibbs Racing teammate, Martin Truex Jr, will line up beside him on the front row with Josh Berry, Chase Elliott and Christopher Bell rounding out the top five.

Austin Dillon tops NASCAR Cup Series practice at Richmond, Hendrick Motorsports struggles

Austin Dillon and the No. 3 team found some speed over the Olympic break. Despite sitting 32nd in points going into Sunday's race at Richmond, Dillon was fastest in Saturday's 45-minute practice session at the 0.75-mile track.

Christian Eckes wins pole for Truck Series race at Richmond

The 23-year-old from Middletown, N.Y., put down a lap of 22.755 seconds at the three-quarter mile Richmond Raceway on Saturday afternoon, outpacing Ty Majeski by over a tenth of a second. 

ThorSport Racing tops Truck Series practice at Richmond

So far in Richmond, Virginia, ThorSport Racing is the class of the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series field.

Daniel Suarez signs contract extension with Trackhouse Racing

Daniel Suarez's future with Trackhouse Racing is now secure, at least for a little bit longer.

Four biggest storylines to follow as NASCAR returns from Olympic break

After nearly three weeks without NASCAR racing, the stars of the Cup Series will be back in action on Sunday night at the Richmond Raceway for the Cook Out 400.

Stewart Friesen needs veteran presence to shine through in regular-season finale

If there was ever a time for Stewart Friesen to drive the race of his life, it would be Saturday night.

Connor Zilisch poised for Xfinity Series success with JR Motorsports

If there was ever a match made in NASCAR heaven, this is it.

Talladega taking marquee spot in 2025 NASCAR playoffs shouldn't come as a surprise

The more things change, the more they stay the same. When NASCAR introduced both the Chase for the Nextel Cup in 2004 and the current elimination-style playoff format in 2014, the main goal was clear: put on a championship battle with as much entertainment value as possible.

Reported Talladega schedule shift could have major implications on NASCAR's title chase

It appears that the world's fastest superspeedway will soon have a more prominent role in deciding NASCAR's champion.

Bubba Wallace must focus on closing out races amid heat of playoff battle

If there's one crucial ability that every racecar driver needs to have, it's the ability to close out races. 

Denny Hamlin hoping for Richmond repeat as NASCAR's stretch run begins

With all three of Hamlin's victories on the year coming at tracks a mile in length or less, it's no surprise that he enters Sunday's Cook Out 400 as one of the favorites to win.