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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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Arkansas' road win over Auburn could define its 2024 season

Arkansas showed real fortitude in their road win over Auburn on Saturday.

Everything you need to know before 2024 Bristol night race, Round of 16 finale

Here's what you need to know before another Bristol barnburner.

Sheldon Creed adds to his own unfortunate NASCAR record at Bristol

No NASCAR driver has ever epitomized heartbreak quite like Sheldon Creed. 

Chaotic race at Bristol for Dale Earnhardt Jr. ends in seventh-place finish

Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s night at Bristol Motor Speedway was anything but routine, but the Hall of Famer came across the line seventh. 

Cole Custer wins Xfinity Series race at Bristol, takes regular-season championship by three points

It's safe to say that Cole Custer has plenty to celebrate after Friday's NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Bristol.

Double trouble: Layne Riggs goes back-to-back, wins NASCAR Truck Series race at Bristol

Layne Riggs is rolling in the NASCAR Truck Series, winning his second straight race on Thursday.

Why Bubba Wallace is deserving of his contract extension with 23XI Racing

If an NFL coach misses the playoffs, their chances of getting a contract extension a couple weeks later are likely very slim. That's not the case for NASCAR Cup Series driver Bubba Wallace

Layne Riggs discusses the emotion of his first NASCAR win

For 22-year-old Layne Riggs, racing has always been more than his hobby or occupation.

Austin Cindric silencing doubters with strong start to NASCAR playoffs

Austin Cindric was thought by most to be an easy first-round exit in the 2024 NASCAR Cup Series playoffs, but the 2022 Daytona 500 winner is proving his critics wrong through the first two weeks of the postseason. 

NASCAR Cup Series playoff standings: Big names bounce around bubble after Watkins Glen

Sunday's NASCAR Cup Series race at Watkins Glen shook up the playoff standings drastically. Here's where the bubble drivers stand with one race remaining in the Round of 16.

2024 no longer appears to be Denny Hamlin's year to win elusive championship

Fifteen races through the 2024 NASCAR Cup Series season, Denny Hamlin was on top of the world. 

Watch: Chris Buescher pulls bump and run on final lap to win at Watkins Glen

The finish to Sunday's NASCAR Cup Series race at Watkins Glen was an example of NASCAR racing at its finest. 

Watch: Big wreck on first lap at Watkins Glen collects multiple NASCAR playoff drivers

Just one lap into Sunday's NASCAR Cup Series race at Watkins Glen, the playoff picture has shifted dramatically.

Watch: Alvin Kamara takes screen pass to the house against Cowboys

The New Orleans Saints' offense couldn't be off to a better start in 2024.

Jeff Lebby era at Mississippi State couldn't be off to worse start

Mississippi State HC Jeff Lebby looks a little out of his depth right now.

Vanderbilt, Mississippi State suffer baffling losses to Group of Five opponents

The gimmes are only gimmes if you take them. Vanderbilt and Mississippi State will enter SEC play on very very sour notes.

Sheldon Creed suffers yet another runner-up finish at Watkins Glen

Make that 95 races without a NASCAR Xfinity Series win for Sheldon Creed. The 26-year-old notched his 12th runner-up finish on Saturday at Watkins Glen, extending his own series record for the most second-place finishes without a victory.

Arkansas HC Sam Pittman's poor home performance is major problem

Arkansas far too often leaves the home fans pulling their hair out on the way to the exits.

Connor Zilisch wins in NASCAR Xfinity Series debut at Watkins Glen

If any more evidence was needed to prove that Connor Zilisch is one of the best prospects in NASCAR history, look no further than Saturday's Xfinity Series race at Watkins Glen.

Why Connor Zilisch's NASCAR Xfinity Series debut will be must-see TV

Connor Zilisch is just 18 years old but he has a real chance at driving his way into history when he debuts in the NASCAR Xfinity Series on Saturday.

Parker Kligerman stepping away from full-time NASCAR competition at end of 2024

When the checkered flag flies over the NASCAR Xfinity Series Championship Race at Phoenix on Nov. 9, it’ll mark the end of an era for Parker Kligerman.

Why Juan Pablo Montoya could win in one-off NASCAR return

Juan Pablo Montoya hasn't driven NASCAR's Next Gen car before, but despite that unfamiliarity, it may be the key to him finding success at Watkins Glen this weekend.

Kyle Larson will have second chance to run Indy-Charlotte 'Double' in 2025

After a single storm system derailed Kyle Larson’s bid to run the Indianapolis 500 and Coca-Cola 600 on the same day, the NASCAR champion will take another crack at the ‘Double’ in 2025. 

Kyle Busch's hot streak continues with strong run at Atlanta

Busch has arguably been the best driver in the sport over the four weeks, with finishes of fourth at Michigan, second at Daytona, second at Darlington and seventh at Atlanta.

Trio of NASCAR playoff underdogs have big days at Atlanta

With momentum on their side, all three drivers seem set up for potential success at Watkins Glen.