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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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Teamwork doesn't quite make the dream work for Sam Mayer, Sheldon Creed at Daytona

At Daytona, being lined up with your teammate is about the best spot you can be in late in a race. Unfortunately for drivers Sam Mayer and Sheldon Creed — both of whom drive for Haas Factory Team — their teamwork didn't quite work out. 

'I'm tired of losing my friends': Over three decades later, scars of Speedweeks 1994 remain

Daytona International Speedway, site of Sunday's 67th running of the "Great American Race" (1:30 p.m. ET, Fox), is where drivers' dreams often come true. But in February 1994, many dreams turned to nightmares in the days leading up to the 36th Daytona 500. 

Kris Wright reveals what caused bizarre pit road crash at Daytona

On lap 87 of Saturday's United Rentals 300 at Daytona, a rather bizarre incident occurred during a round of green flag pit stops.  Josh Bilicki entered pit road with a large group of cars, but was hit hard by Kris Wight as he attempted to make his way to his pit stall.

Mechanical issue takes dominant Austin Hill out of Xfinity Series race at Daytona

Austin Hill was the dominant driver for much of Saturday's United Rentals 300 at Daytona, but a mechanical issue took him out of contention to win his fourth consecutive season-opening race at the "World Center of Racing."

Jesse Love wins NASCAR Xfinity Series season opener at Daytona

On a carnage-filled day at Daytona International Speedway, Jesse Love held off Sam Mayer and the rest of the Xfinity Series field to win Saturday's United Rentals 300. 

Watch: 'The Big One' strikes on lap five of Xfinity Series race at Daytona

The Xfinity Series season-opener is the latest race to be impacted by the epidemic of early crashes.

Brad Keselowski fastest in Daytona 500 final practice

With a lap of 46.558 seconds, 2012 NASCAR Cup Series champion Brad Keselowski topped the speed charts in Saturday's final practice session for the 67th Daytona 500. 

ARCA Menards Series field does nothing to help reputation in crash-filled Daytona race

Saturday's season-opener at Daytona was everything that ARCA detractors claim the series to be.

In the midst of Daytona dominance, Austin Hill still chasing Dale Earnhardt's record

Austin Hill will be attempting to win his fourth consecutive season-opener at the 2.5-mile track. 

Justin Allgaier earns pole position as rain cancels NASCAR Xfinity Series qualifying at Daytona

Mother Nature gave Justin Allgaier a gift on Saturday morning.

Daytona DQ the latest heartbreaking NASCAR defeat for Parker Kligerman

Racing is an inherently cruel sport, and no driver has been more subject to that truth in recent months than Kligerman. 

Parker Kligerman disqualified, Corey Heim awarded Truck Series Daytona win

Parker Kligerman initially won Friday's NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race at Daytona International Speedway, but post-race inspection found his No. 75 truck to be too low, resulting in his disqualification.

Gio Ruggiero finishes second in NASCAR Truck Series debut

NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series rookie Gio Ruggiero led 11 laps en route to a third-place finish in his Truck Series debut at Daytona International Speedway.

Watch: 'The Big One' strikes in NASCAR Truck Series race at Daytona

The infamous "Big One" has struck in Friday's NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race at Daytona International Speedway. 

Watch: Hard crash takes out leader of NASCAR Truck Series race at Daytona

Only four laps into the 2025 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series season, Kaden Honeycutt took a wild ride. 

Daytona provides Dale Earnhardt Jr. with another full-circle moment

It's safe to say that the Daytona International Speedway has been intertwined in Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s life. 

Photo finish decides Duel 2 at Daytona, Corey LaJoie races into Daytona 500

The second Duel at Daytona came down to mere inches. 

Bubba Wallace wins Duel 1, Justin Allgaier races into Daytona 500

Bubba Wallace held off William Byron, Ty Dillon and Tyler Reddick to win Duel race No. 1 at Daytona International Speedway on Thursday. 

Watch: Chandler Smith fails to make Daytona 500 after crashing out

Chandler Smith's hopes of making the 2025 Daytona 500 have come to an end. 

Win over LSU continues Arkansas' rapid resurrection

After falling to No. 2 Alabama in a heartbreaker on Saturday, Arkansas regrouped and took down a hated rival in LSU on Wednesday.

Chase Briscoe wins the pole for 67th Daytona 500

In his first official qualifying session with Joe Gibbs Racing, Chase Briscoe made a statement. 

Martin Truex Jr., Jimmie Johnson lock themselves into Daytona 500 field

A pair of NASCAR Cup Series champions won't have to worry about making the 2025 Daytona 500 via the duels on Thursday.