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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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Carson Kvapil looking to cap rookie season with a championship

Carson Kvapil's rookie season in the NASCAR Xfinity Series has been understandably overshadowed by that of his rookie teammate at JR Motorsports in Connor Zilisch. 

NASCAR South Point 400 preview: Favorite, underdog, top storylines

On Sunday, the stars of the NASCAR Cup Series will tackle the 1.5-mile Las Vegas Motor Speedway in the opening race of the Round of 8.

NASCAR Xfinity Series field shouldn't let Jesse Love fly under the radar

Love has seemingly been flying under the radars of his NASCAR Xfinity Series playoff peers in recent weeks, but that's not something that his competitors can allow to happen. 

Can consistent Sam Mayer rise to a championship-sized challenge?

Mayer has developed a reputation as one of the more clutch drivers in the NASCAR Xfinity Series field in recent years — no pun intended.

Time for Brandon Jones to capitalize on a championship opportunity

When the opportunity to win a championship in sports comes about, it's wise to take that opportunity in stride. That's exactly what NASCAR Xfinity Series driver Brandon Jones will be doing over the next four weeks as he attempts to win his first Xfinity Series title.

Sheldon Creed looking to break through in more ways than one

There may not be a driver with more to prove over the final four weeks of the 2025 NASCAR season than Sheldon Creed.

NASCAR president comments on potential playoff changes for 2026

In recent years, NASCAR's playoff format has come under a considerable amount of fire. 

NASCAR making major rule change for 2026 season

The first official glimpse of it will come right off the bat to kick off the 2026 season.

NASCAR Xfinity Series star not returning to current team for 2026 season

He was eliminated from the postseason following the Oct. 4 race at the Charlotte Motor Speedway Roval.

Ryan Blaney continuing to blossom into one of NASCAR's modern superstars

Over the last three years, Ryan Blaney has found a way to consistently perform in the NASCAR Cup Series playoffs when it matters the most. 

Justin Allgaier chasing consecutive NASCAR Xfinity Series titles under little pressure

There may not be a driver in the penultimate round of the 2025 NASCAR Xfinity Series playoffs feeling less pressure than Justin Allgaier. 

Two decades into his NASCAR career, Denny Hamlin still chasing an elusive championship

Regardless of whether or not Denny Hamlin wins a NASCAR Cup Series championship, he will one day be enshrined in the NASCAR Hall of Fame as one of NASCAR's all-time greats. 

NASCAR veteran gets golden opportunity for Truck Series race at Talladega

A NASCAR veteran will have the opportunity of a lifetime for the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race at Talladega Superspeedway on Oct. 17. 

Katherine Legge making return to NASCAR Cup competition at Las Vegas

Katherine Legge will make her first NASCAR Cup Series start on an oval a mile or longer on Sunday.

Connor Zilisch's 2025 season has been legendary regardless of playoff fate

If you name a NASCAR Xfinity Series record, there's a solid chance that Xfinity Series rookie Connor Zilisch has broken it.

NASCAR makes huge announcement in anti-trust case between teams, NASCAR

A Dec. 1 trial date is set in the anti-trust case between 23XI Racing/Front Row Motorsports and NASCAR, but both the teams and sanctioning body appear to be open to a settlement. 

Kyle Larson is breaking out of his 'slump' at the perfect time

What qualifies as a slump for Kyle Larson is a stretch of races most NASCAR Cup Series drivers would absolutely love to experience.

NASCAR driver disqualified after playoff race at Charlotte

The DQ doesn't affect his result on Sunday all that much, but it piles on to what has been a rough rookie season for the 26-year-old driver. 

Ross Chastain's wild move to advance in NASCAR playoffs falls short

Ross Chastain is no stranger to making crazy moves in pivotal situations. 

Shane van Gisbergen wins NASCAR Cup Series playoff race at Charlotte Roval

As Shane van Gisbergen drove away and easily scored his fifth victory of the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series season, the battle raged on behind him for the final transfer spots in the penultimate round of the Cup Series playoffs. 

Christopher Bell clinches Round of 8 berth at Charlotte Roval

For the fourth year in a row, Bell has advanced to the penultimate round of the NASCAR Cup Series playoffs.

Miserable day for Austin Cindric at Charlotte Roval ends playoff run

Cindric entered the Bank of America Roval 400 in need of a victory to advance to the penultimate round of the postseason.

Kyle Larson clinches Round of 8 berth in NASCAR playoff race at Charlotte Roval

After the first stage of Sunday's Bank of America Roval 400 at Charlotte Motor Speedway, Kyle Larson has clinched a spot in the penultimate round of the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series playoffs. 

Kyle Busch's career-worst season continues with Lap 1 crash at Charlotte Roval

Busch was already on pace for the worst season of his NASCAR Cup Series career going into Sunday's Bank of America Roval 400 at Charlotte Motor Speedway.