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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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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.

Watch: NASCAR driver flips on final lap of Xfinity Series race at Michigan

Sometimes, the intensity of NASCAR results in late-race crashes. On Saturday, Carson Kvapil and Kyle Sieg were victims of a final-lap incident, though Sieg decidedly got the worse end of the deal. 

Justin Allgaier holds off Sheldon Creed in OT to win Xfinity Series race at Michigan

Justin Allgaier had just enough fuel and just enough speed under the hood to win Saturday's Cabo Wabo 250 at Michigan.

Ross Chastain tops practice, rain grants Denny Hamlin Cup Series pole at Michigan

Mother Nature isn't being very kind to NASCAR in the Irish Hills of Michigan.

Haas Factory Team begins rebuild by signing two young drivers to pilot Xfinity Series entries

With Stewart-Haas Racing closing at the end of the season, the Haas Factory Team will be the remnants of the championship organization.

Will Sheldon Creed's losing streak end at Michigan?

Make no mistake about it: Nobody knows more about Sheldon Creed's 0-90 record in the NASCAR Xfinity Series than Sheldon Creed. 

Four biggest storylines as NASCAR Xfinity Series returns to action

On Saturday, the NASCAR Xfinity Series will begin its stretch run at the Michigan International Speedway in the series' first race since July 20.

What exactly is Kaulig Racing's long-term plan?

With 20-year-old Daniel Dye potentially being the team's only long-term hope, it's time for Kaulig to fire up LinkedIn and start looking for driving candidates. Or its long-term future may be filled with one-year deals and a short list of accomplishments. 

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.