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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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Ty Gibbs and Martin Truex Jr. both racing for something special at Pocono

One of NASCAR's youngest stars and one of its most venerated veterans both have something to race for at Pocono.

Pocono marks another disappointment for Justin Allgaier

Justin Allgaier has been a frequent visitor to the Heartbreak Hotel during the 2024 NASCAR Xfinity Series season. 

Cole Custer's Pocono win could open the floodgates for defending Xfinity Series champ

The only thing Cole Custer hadn't done before Saturday's NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Pocono? Win. 

NASCAR Xfinity Series playoff bubble watch: Where the field sits after Pocono

The game of musical chairs that is the NASCAR Xfinity Series will only go on for so much longer before the playoff picture is set.

Cole Custer outduels Justin Allgaier for first Xfinity Series win of 2024

Cole Custer finally closed the deal on Saturday, winning his first race of the 2024 NASCAR Xfinity Series season at Pocono Raceway.

NASCAR fans need to appreciate Corey Heim, Christian Eckes battling for Truck Series crown

The hunt for the 2024 Truck Series title seems like a two-horse race that may need a Kentucky Derby-esque photo finish to determine the winner. 

NASCAR Truck Series Playoff bubble watch: One point separates the cut line after Pocono

The Truck Series playoff bubble is about as close as it can be after the 14th race of the 2024 season at Pocono. 

Corey Heim staves off rain, late restarts to win Truck Series race at Pocono

The 22-year-old driver from Marietta, Ga., won his fifth race of the 2024 season on Friday at Pocono, avenging his heartbreaking 2023 defeat at the "Tricky Triangle."

Why NASCAR should return to Chicago for another street race

The 2025 NASCAR schedule won't be released until later this month, but let's hope the circuit's executives green flag another street race in Chicago.

Denny Hamlin looks to expand on Pocono dominance

If you're looking to correctly predict the winner of Sunday's NASCAR Cup Series race at the Pocono Raceway, look no further than veteran driver Denny Hamlin. 

Pocono presents a unique challenge for surging Shane van Gisbergen

At 35 years old, Shane van Gisbergen isn't the youngest prospect in NASCAR history. He has, however, proven to be adept at learning quickly, and he'll have to do so in order to tame the Tricky Triangle of Pocono Raceway. 

Daniel Hemric finding a way to have good days despite rough 2024

Daniel Hemric's 2024 NASCAR Cup Series season hasn't gone to plan, but the 2021 Xfinity Series champion has shown some resolve.

Noah Gragson to join Front Row Motorsports for 2025

With Stewart-Haas shutting down at the end of 2024, Gragson found himself in need of a home for 2025.

Spire Motorsports wins the crew-chief lottery by hiring Rodney Childers

If there ever was to be a NASCAR equivalent of Tom Brady leaving the New England Patriots for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, it would be Rodney Childers leaving Ford and Stewart-Haas Racing for Chevrolet and Spire Motorsports.

Jeff Gordon: Alex Bowman's injuries have 'helped him motivate himself'

Alex Bowman's win in Chicago didn't just lock him into the NASCAR Cup Playoffs, but it also broke an 80-race winless streak and serves as just another example of why you never give up.

Hailie Deegan's tumultuous tenure with AM Racing was doomed from the start

On Monday, it was officially announced that Deegan has parted ways with AM Racing.

Tyler Reddick believes he hasn't 'done a good job' of closing out races

Tyler Reddick may have finished second in Sunday's Chicago Street Race, but you wouldn't know it by the nature of his interviews. 

Alex Bowman breaks 80-race winless streak with rainy win in Chicago

Sunday's Grant Park 165 at the Chicago Street Race wasn't a conventional race, but it's the unorthodox races that always seem to swing in Alex Bowman's favor.

Shane van Gisbergen crashes out of Chicago Street Race

Shane van Gisbergen will not sweep the weekend at the Chicago Street Course. 

Legendary Bears RB says he'd love to attend more NASCAR Races

Sunday's Chicago Street Race is the first time that former Bears RB Matt Forte has ever attended a NASCAR race, but it already seems like he's a fan.

Bubba Wallace must capitalize on good qualifying effort in Chicago

If there was ever a road-course race in which Bubba Wallace needed to take the next step, it would be Sunday's Grant Park 165.

Christopher Bell reveals the secret behind No. 20 team's recent hot streak

Bell only has one finish worse than 13th over the last eight races.

NASCAR Xfinity Series playoff bubble watch: Where standings sit after Chicago

With the Chicago Street Race in the books, there are only eight regular-season races remaining for the NASCAR Xfinity Series. With only half of the 12-driver playoff field locked in, six spots are still open.

Austin Green continues to shine in limited Xfinity Series action

Driving prospect Austin Green has shown the consistent ability to make up ground during his limited Xfinity Series run.

Joey Logano's strong Chicago run could mean trouble for Hailie Deegan

NASCAR Xfinity Series driver Hailie Deegan lost without even racing on Saturday.