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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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Bubba Wallace ties career-high mark at Watkins Glen

Bubba Wallace and the No. 23 team are peaking at the right time in the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series season. 

Impressive Chase Elliott streak came to an end at Watkins Glen

One of the more impressive but under-the-radar streaks in NASCAR came to an end at Watkins Glen on Sunday. 

What the NASCAR Cup Series playoff picture looks like after Watkins Glen

Here's where the playoff standings sit with two races remaining in the regular season. 

Shane van Gisbergen broke these records with Watkins Glen win

With another dominant road course victory at Watkins Glen on Sunday, Shane van Gisbergen broke a NASCAR Cup Series record that stood for over two decades.

Connor Zilisch provides major injury update after fall at Watkins Glen

Connor Zilisch won Saturday's NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Watkins Glen, but his celebration is sure to be subdued. 

Connor Zilisch hospitalized after hard fall in victory lane at Watkins Glen

Connor Zilisch's celebration following his win in Saturday's NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Watkins Glen was a short-lived one. 

15-year-old prospect puts NASCAR world on notice with ARCA win at Watkins Glen

Tristan McKee may not be old enough to drive on public roads without an adult yet, but that didn't stop him from putting the racing world on notice on Friday.  McKee, who celebrated his 15th birthday on Aug.

Corey Heim holds on to win wild NASCAR Truck Series race at Watkins Glen

In a race that seemed like it would never end, Corey Heim outlasted the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series field.

Team executive explains why Niece Motorsports suddenly released driver

He was released by the organization after it said Honeycutt has signed with another team and manufacturer for 2026.

Stewart Friesen replacement announced for remainder of NASCAR season

Halmar Friesen Racing has found its replacement for the remainder of the 2025 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series season.

Alex Palou on the cusp of clinching fourth IndyCar title, completing 'magical' season

As a kid, Alex Palou looked up to seven-time Formula 1 champion Michael Schumacher. But in the mind of a young Palou, there was no racing hero greater than his father, Ramon — who wasn't a driver, but a mechanic and a teacher for his son. 

NASCAR team makes surprising driver decision before Watkins Glen

In a surprising move, a NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series driver currently inside the playoff picture has been released from his team.  Kaden Honeycutt, driver of the No.

NASCAR road course ace to pilot No. 11 Kaulig Racing Chevy in Xfinity Series race at Watkins Glen

One of the best road course racers in NASCAR has been tapped to drive the No. 11 Kaulig Racing Chevrolet at Watkins Glen on Aug. 9.

NASCAR Cup Series star to make Truck Series debut at Watkins Glen

He will join fellow Cup Series stars Kyle Busch and Christopher Bell in the race, which is the penultimate event of the Truck Series regular season.     

What the NASCAR Cup Series playoff picture looks like after Iowa

William Byron snagged his second win of the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series season at Iowa Speedway on Sunday. Behind him, however, the Cup Series playoff bubble continued to shift. Here's what the playoff picture looks like with three races left in the regular season.

Lady luck finally smiled on William Byron at Iowa Speedway

It almost seemed as if William Byron used up all of his good fortune for the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series season on the final lap of the Daytona 500.

Hall of Famer says there's 'no doubt' Bubba Wallace will be dangerous in playoffs

Bubba Wallace has made plenty of noise over the last three NASCAR Cup Series races, and a former champion and Hall of Famer believes the Cup Series field should be on notice.

Bubba Wallace mounts late charge to finish sixth at Iowa

One week after putting together one of the best performances of his NASCAR Cup Series career at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Bubba Wallace followed up his Brickyard 400 win with another inspired drive in the Iowa Corn 350 at Iowa Speedway.

Brad Keselowski's drive at Iowa not quite enough to end winless drought

Brad Keselowski put forth his best drive of the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series season at Iowa Speedway on Sunday, but it wasn't enough to get him to victory lane and lock up a spot in the NASCAR playoffs.

William Byron wins Iowa Corn 350 at Iowa Speedway in fuel-mileage masterclass

William Byron has had his heart broken plenty of times during the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series season. That wasn't the case on Sunday. 

Braves hang on to beat Reds in MLB Speedway Classic at Bristol

The Braves earned the win over the Cincinnati Reds in the first MLB game ever held in the state of Tennessee. 

Braves star injured in Speedway Classic at Bristol

In a season full of hard luck occurrences for the Atlanta Braves, Sunday's game against the Cincinnati Reds dealt them another one.

MLB Speedway Classic at Bristol pushed to Sunday due to rain

The MLB Speedway Classic at Bristol Motor Speedway has been pushed back to Sunday after persistent rain showers.  

What the NASCAR Xfinity Series playoff picture looks like after Iowa

Here's what the Xfinity Series playoff picture looks like with four races remaining in the regular season.