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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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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.

What NASCAR Xfinity Series playoff standings look like after Charlotte Roval

Connor Zilisch won Saturday's NASCAR Xfinity Series race at the Charlotte Motor Speedway Roval, locking up more playoff points as he chases a Championship 4 berth.

Tyler Reddick steals Charlotte Roval pole from Shane van Gisbergen

Tyler Reddick pulled off a feat many in the NASCAR Cup Series garage likely thought impossible.

Bubba Wallace has had a 'somber week' after heartbreaking Kansas loss

NASCAR Cup Series driver Bubba Wallace could be in a much different position had the final corner of the Sept. 28 race at Kansas Speedway gone differently.

AJ Allmendinger paces NASCAR Cup Series practice at Charlotte Roval

Road course ace AJ Allmendinger was right at home at the top of the speed chart in NASCAR Cup Series practice at the Charlotte Motor Speedway Roval on Saturday. 

Corey Heim sets record with NASCAR Truck Series playoff win

In one of the most impressive drives of his young NASCAR career, Corey Heim rebounded from a Lap 1 crash to win Friday's NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series playoff race at the Charlotte Roval. 

NASCAR star helps fans complete gender reveal at fan event

NASCAR Cup Series driver Chase Elliott is preparing for a crucial NASCAR Cup Series playoff race at the Charlotte Motor Speedway Roval on Sunday, but the 2020 Cup Series champion got to participate in an unplanned special event on Friday. 

NASCAR Truck Series championship favorites crash on first lap of crucial playoff race

The two favorites to win the 2025 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series championship experienced trouble in the first corner of Friday's playoff race at the Charlotte Motor Speedway Roval. 

Corey Heim wins pole for NASCAR Truck Series playoff race at Charlotte Roval

After pacing the field in NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series practice early Friday morning, Corey Heim won the pole for Friday's EcoSave 250 at the Charlotte Motor Speedway Roval.

Corey Heim paces NASCAR Truck Series practice at Charlotte Roval

Corey Heim kept the good times rolling in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series practice at the Charlotte Motor Speedway Roval on Friday.

Richard Childress Racing makes surprising personnel change before Charlotte Roval race

There are only five races left in the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series season.

Zane Smith is OK after terrifying flip in NASCAR race at Kansas Speedway

Despite a wild double-overtime finish in Sunday's Hollywood Casino 400 at Kansas Speedway, no driver in the NASCAR Cup Series field had as wild of a day as Zane Smith.

Joey Logano in precarious playoff position after Kansas

Defending NASCAR Cup Series champion Joey Logano has a slightly tougher road to a fourth title following Sunday's Hollywood Casino 400 at Kansas Speedway. 

What the NASCAR Cup Series playoff standings look like after Kansas

Here's what the Cup Series playoff standings look like going into the Round of 12 elimination race at the Charlotte Roval.