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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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Late-race restart violation proves costly for Brad Keselowski at Daytona

Brad Keselowski has long been lauded as one of the best superspeedway racers in NASCAR, but a penalty in crunch time Saturday night at Daytona took him out of contention for the win. 

Is Harrison Burton's Daytona win the biggest upset of NASCAR's playoff era?

Harrison Burton entered Saturday's Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona last in NASCAR Cup Series points, and despite a win, he left Daytona last in points.

Kyle Busch came tantalizingly close to season-saving win at Daytona

Kyle Busch may have been the most heartbroken man in Florida on Saturday. 

NASCAR Cup Series playoff bubble watch: Harrison Burton's big win blows up playoff picture

With the regular-season finale at Darlington looming, here's where the bubble stands with 13 drivers locked in. 

Harrison Burton proves why he deserves a second chance in Cup Series with Daytona win

To say Harrison Burton's tenure in the NASCAR Cup Series has been rough would be a massive understatement. 

Watch: Multiple drivers flip in NASCAR race at Daytona

Racing at the Daytona International Speedway is always a chaotic time, but a few NASCAR Cup Series drivers had especially wild rides. 

Harrison Burton claims first NASCAR Cup Series win at Daytona

At one of NASCAR's most historic tracks, one of their most historic teams broke through for a monumental victory.

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.