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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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Kyle Larson wins pole position for Chicago Street Race

Kyle Larson continues to be the class of the field in NASCAR Cup Series qualifying.

Kyle Larson edges out Shane van Gisbergen for top spot in Cup Series practice in Chicago

Shane van Gisbergen may be the favorite to win Sunday's Grant Park 165, but Kyle Larson has something to say about that.

NASCAR announces electric race car prototype

NASCAR continues to push forward into the future.

Ty Gibbs says 'experience is key' in growing as a Cup Series driver

Ty Gibbs has quietly impressed so far in 2024 and is in line to make the NASCAR Cup Series playoffs in his second full-time Cup Series season. 

Joey Logano, Daniel Suarez discuss 2024 postseason approaches

Both Daniel Suarez and Joey Logano are locked into the 2024 NASCAR Cup Series playoffs, but they seem to be thinking on the opposite end when it comes to how far they can go in the postseason.

Shane van Gisbergen is having the time of his life racing in NASCAR full-time

If not for the 2023 Chicago Street Race, Shane van Gisbergen's life would look a whole lot different.

Justin Allgaier discusses the novelty of NASCAR's Chicago Street Race

NASCAR Xfinity Series driver Justin Allgaier spoke to the media on Friday and discussed his feelings toward the novelty event.

Ryan Sieg chasing playoff bubble as Xfinity Series heads to Chicago

In a season that gave Ryan Sieg the biggest heartbreak of his career, he has a chance to get off the floor and punch back.  The 37-year-old NASCAR Xfinity

It's high time for Harrison Burton to prove his Cup Series worth

NASCAR Cup Series driver Harrison Burton has 17 races to prove he deserves another shot at the highest level.

Denny Hamlin looking to recapture early summer speed at Chicago Street Race

As unorthodox a course as it is, the 2.2-mile Chicago Street Course could prove to be the track that starts a new, positive streak for Hamlin.

What you need to know before NASCAR's Chicago Street Race

The stars of NASCAR are set to race on the streets of Chicago — the circuit's only street race of the season — for the second time this weekend.

Wood Brothers Racing adds dependable driver for 2025 season

Wood Brothers Racing will be adding Josh Berry to the team for the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series season.

Cole Custer looking to defend 2023 Chicago Street Race title

With a donut in the win column through the first 17 races of 2024, Custer is looking to defend his 2023 NASCAR Xfinity Series victory at the Chicago

NASCAR driver penalized after intentionally spinning competitor at Nashville

penalty takes him from 22nd to 24th in Cup Series points, putting him 181 points below the playoff cut line with seven races to go in the regular season.

Kyle Larson retakes NASCAR Cup Series points lead over Chase Elliott

The battle for the Cup Series points battle will only get more intense at the Chicago Street Race on Sunday.

Why replacing Hailie Deegan at Chicago Street Race is the right choice

Hailie Deegan will not race in Saturday's NASCAR Xfinity Series race in Chicago.

Tyler Reddick deserves to be mentioned in NASCAR's championship conversation

If asked to name off the favorites for the 2024 NASCAR Cup Series championship, four names - Kyle Larson, William Byron, Denny Hamlin and Christopher Bell - would likely come to mind. But there's another one that deserves mention.

NASCAR Cup Series playoff bubble watch: Who rose, fell after Nashville

With Joey Logano's win at Nashville on Sunday, 11 drivers are now locked into the 2024 NASCAR playoffs. Logano's victory also drastically affects the playoff cut line. Here's where the playoff bubble stands with seven races remaining in the regular-season.

Father Time may be slowly encroaching on the invincible Kyle Busch

If Kyle Busch and the No. 8 team haven't already hit the panic button, it's time to do so.

Zane Smith has career-best finish at Nashville

Zane Smith's rough rookie season got a whole lot better on Sunday night.

Joey Logano grabs season-saving victory in five OTs at Nashville

 In a race that went 31 laps past it's originally scheduled distance, Joey Logano saved just enough gas to grab his first win of 2024 at the Nashville Superspeedway.

Shane van Gisbergen continues to build on rookie season with solid run at Nashville

On his first trip to the Nashville Superspeedway, Shane van Gisbergen did exactly what was asked of him. 

Denny Hamlin wins NASCAR Cup Series pole at Nashville

Denny Hamlin will lead the field to the green flag at Nashville on Sunday afternoon.

Faction46 shows signs of life after replacing driver at Nashville

After being an afterthought for much of the 2024 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series season, Faction46 showed speed and grabbed their second-best finish of the season at Nashville Superspeedway.

NASCAR Truck Series playoff bubble watch: Who rose, fell after Nashville

With only four drivers locked into the postseason field after 13 races, it's anyone's guess as to who will compete for the championship.