Yardbarker

Samuel Stubbs

Contributor

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.

EXPERTISE:

NASCAR

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.

Daniel Suarez signs contract extension with Trackhouse Racing

Daniel Suarez's future with Trackhouse Racing is now secure, at least for a little bit longer.

Four biggest storylines to follow as NASCAR returns from Olympic break

After nearly three weeks without NASCAR racing, the stars of the Cup Series will be back in action on Sunday night at the Richmond Raceway for the Cook Out 400.

Stewart Friesen needs veteran presence to shine through in regular-season finale

If there was ever a time for Stewart Friesen to drive the race of his life, it would be Saturday night.

Connor Zilisch poised for Xfinity Series success with JR Motorsports

If there was ever a match made in NASCAR heaven, this is it.

Talladega taking marquee spot in 2025 NASCAR playoffs shouldn't come as a surprise

The more things change, the more they stay the same. When NASCAR introduced both the Chase for the Nextel Cup in 2004 and the current elimination-style playoff format in 2014, the main goal was clear: put on a championship battle with as much entertainment value as possible.

Reported Talladega schedule shift could have major implications on NASCAR's title chase

It appears that the world's fastest superspeedway will soon have a more prominent role in deciding NASCAR's champion.

Bubba Wallace must focus on closing out races amid heat of playoff battle

If there's one crucial ability that every racecar driver needs to have, it's the ability to close out races. 

Denny Hamlin hoping for Richmond repeat as NASCAR's stretch run begins

With all three of Hamlin's victories on the year coming at tracks a mile in length or less, it's no surprise that he enters Sunday's Cook Out 400 as one of the favorites to win. 

Chris Buescher looking to repeat 2023 stretch performance as playoff battle heats up

If Marty McFly and Doc Brown were to pull up their DeLorean at Richmond Raceway next Sunday, Chris Buescher would be the first driver to jump in. 

Josh Berry looking to be latest driver to grab walk-off win, playoff berth at Richmond

The 33-year-old has put together a solid rookie season.

Ben Rhodes must take care of business in Truck Series regular-season finale

Ben Rhodes hasn't quite had the 2024 season that he envisioned, but he should have a simple task on his mind in Saturday's NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series regular-season finale: Take care of business.

Isabella Robusto may be NASCAR's best female prospect ever

In 75 years of NASCAR competition, over 130 women have made starts in a NASCAR sanctioned series. Is Robusto next?

NASCAR's latest charter drama could have big impact on Netflix show

NASCAR and its teams need to get their ducks in a row before the start of the postseason if they're truly going to go forward with a second season of their championship-chase documentary on Netflix.

Best of the Intimidator: The greatest moments of Dale Earnhardt's career

Dale Earnhardt is widely considered to be the best stock-car driver ever. These are the best moments of his illustrious racing career. 

Racing icon to make NASCAR return after a decade

Juan Pablo Montoya will be racing in the Cup Series for the first time in a long, long time when he takes the wheel at Watkins Glen in September.

Why the Saints can't afford to be complacent in 2024

Pete Carmichael may have been removed from his post as offensive coordinator, but one personnel change won't magically fix the Saints' most prevalent issue: They're complacent in a day and age where complacency loses football games.

Five greatest finishes in NASCAR history

NASCAR has over 75 years of history in the record books, but there are a few select finishes that will always stand out. These are the five greatest finishes in the history of NASCAR.

Racing legend could make NASCAR Cup Series return in 2024

He made 255 Cup Series starts from 2006 to 2014. 

Five best superspeedway racers in NASCAR history

Since the advent of restrictor plates in 1988, there have always been NASCAR drivers who have mastered the art of drafting at superspeedways. These are the five superspeedway racers in NASCAR history, from 1988 to the present day.