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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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Winter storm allows Charles Bediako to keep playing for Alabama

Mother Nature handed a gift to Bediako and the Alabama Crimson Tide.

Corey LaJoie joins stacked field for NASCAR Truck Series race at Daytona

An already star-studded field for the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series season opener at Daytona International Speedway on Feb. 13 has gained another star driver.

Charlotte Roval being axed from NASCAR schedule may not be a done deal

The decision to move NASCAR's fall race weekend at Charlotte Motor Speedway back to to the oval configuration may not be a completely done deal.

Rudy Fugle reveals how cold weather will affect NASCAR Clash at Bowman Gray

It will be extremely cold in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, this week as NASCAR Cup Series teams prepare for the exhibition Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium.

The biggest pro and con of NASCAR axing the Charlotte Roval

The Roval, which utilizes Charlotte's infield road course and oval to create an oval road course hybrid, was introduced in 2018 to much fanfare but has declined in popularity in recent years.

Emotional Sean McVay reveals what he told Rams after NFC Championship loss

The Los Angeles Rams saw their season come to a heartbreaking end with a 31-27 road loss to the Seattle Seahawks in Sunday's NFC Championship Game. 

Chad Finchum running NASCAR Clash at Bowman Gray with Garage 66

Another driver and team have thrown their respective hats in the ring for NASCAR's Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium. 

Heavy fog triggers longest caution in Rolex 24 history

Felipe Nasr and Porsche Penske Motorsport won the Rolex 24 at Daytona International Speedway for the third consecutive year on Sunday, but it was Mother Nature who arguably had the most impressive achievement in the 24-hour endurance race.

John Calipari has high praise for Darius Acuff after spectacular performance vs. LSU

No. 20 Arkansas needed every one of Darius Acuff Jr.'s 31 points to earn a hard-fought win over LSU inside Bud Walton Arena on Saturday. 

Charles Bediako returns, scores 13 for No. 17 Alabama in loss to Tennessee

College basketball's new most controversial player had a solid individual performance on Saturday, but Charles Bediako and No. 17 Alabama fell to Tennessee 79-73 inside Coleman Coliseum in Tuscaloosa. 

No. 2 UConn survives upset bid from Villanova in overtime

Two of the best teams in the Big East in No. 2 UConn and Villanova put on a show for the ages on Saturday.

Could Mike McCarthy convince Aaron Rodgers to stay with Steelers?

It's unknown whether or not QB Aaron Rodgers would return to Pittsburgh for one more NFL season.

No. 22 UNC storms back, earns huge road win over No. 14 Virginia

No. 22 North Carolina earned a huge ACC road victory on Saturday, and it did so in style.

Mark Pope, Kentucky deserve credit for run that has saved their season

Pope and the 'Cats have saved their season over the last two weeks.

Dale Jarrett knows who he'd like to see inducted into NASCAR Hall of Fame next

Jarrett knows who he'd like to see be inducted next.

Ray Hendrick's Flying No. 11 'struck fear' into competitors

For years, Ray Hendrick's iconic No. 11 was a sign to modified racers across the southeast that they had their work cut out for them if they wanted to win. 

Michael Jordan saw himself in NASCAR Hall of Famer Kurt Busch

NBA legend Michael Jordan saw a little bit of himself in Kurt Busch.

Carl Edwards says Kurt Busch 'paved the way' for him in NASCAR

Carl Edwards and Kurt Busch were only teammates in NASCAR for a short time at Roush Racing, but the latter had a big effect on the former. 

How huge winter storm is impacting NASCAR

The major winter storm that is set to impact the United States, including much of the southeast, has already impacted NASCAR. 

Five best NASCAR rookie classes of all time

Here are the five best rookie classes in Cup Series history.

Connor Zilisch won't have any competition for NASCAR Rookie of the Year

Zilisch would've been the runaway favorite to win the NASCAR Cup Series Rookie of the Year award in 2026 anyway, but he's assuredly the favorite with less than a month until the season officially begins on Feb. 15.

How 'Handsome Harry' Gant earned NASCAR Hall of Fame induction

Harry Gant's NASCAR career was like a bottle of fine wine with Sonoma: it got better with age.   

Kurt Busch's arc Hall of Fame-worthy, but driving cements HOF induction

The modern Kurt Busch is a more mature, subdued individual — but it's his character arc on and off the racetrack that makes him worthy of entry into NASCAR's Hall of Fame. 

Denny Hamlin 'considered all options' before deciding to race in 2026

In the span of two months, Denny Hamlin lost the NASCAR Cup Series championship in heartbreaking fashion, saw a lawsuit between the team he co-owns and NASCAR finally be settled and tragically lost his father, Dennis, in a house fire.  Yet, the 45-year-old from Chesterfield, Va., will compete in the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season.

Chandler Smith looking for Daytona 500 redemption with Front Row Motorsports

For the third time in four years, Smith will attempt to qualify for the Daytona 500.