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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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Daniel Hemric finding a way to have good days despite rough 2024

Daniel Hemric's 2024 NASCAR Cup Series season hasn't gone to plan, but the 2021 Xfinity Series champion has shown some resolve.

Noah Gragson to join Front Row Motorsports for 2025

With Stewart-Haas shutting down at the end of 2024, Gragson found himself in need of a home for 2025.

Spire Motorsports wins the crew-chief lottery by hiring Rodney Childers

If there ever was to be a NASCAR equivalent of Tom Brady leaving the New England Patriots for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, it would be Rodney Childers leaving Ford and Stewart-Haas Racing for Chevrolet and Spire Motorsports.

Jeff Gordon: Alex Bowman's injuries have 'helped him motivate himself'

Alex Bowman's win in Chicago didn't just lock him into the NASCAR Cup Playoffs, but it also broke an 80-race winless streak and serves as just another example of why you never give up.

Hailie Deegan's tumultuous tenure with AM Racing was doomed from the start

On Monday, it was officially announced that Deegan has parted ways with AM Racing.

Tyler Reddick believes he hasn't 'done a good job' of closing out races

Tyler Reddick may have finished second in Sunday's Chicago Street Race, but you wouldn't know it by the nature of his interviews. 

Alex Bowman breaks 80-race winless streak with rainy win in Chicago

Sunday's Grant Park 165 at the Chicago Street Race wasn't a conventional race, but it's the unorthodox races that always seem to swing in Alex Bowman's favor.

Shane van Gisbergen crashes out of Chicago Street Race

Shane van Gisbergen will not sweep the weekend at the Chicago Street Course. 

Legendary Bears RB says he'd love to attend more NASCAR Races

Sunday's Chicago Street Race is the first time that former Bears RB Matt Forte has ever attended a NASCAR race, but it already seems like he's a fan.

Bubba Wallace must capitalize on good qualifying effort in Chicago

If there was ever a road-course race in which Bubba Wallace needed to take the next step, it would be Sunday's Grant Park 165.

Christopher Bell reveals the secret behind No. 20 team's recent hot streak

Bell only has one finish worse than 13th over the last eight races.

NASCAR Xfinity Series playoff bubble watch: Where standings sit after Chicago

With the Chicago Street Race in the books, there are only eight regular-season races remaining for the NASCAR Xfinity Series. With only half of the 12-driver playoff field locked in, six spots are still open.

Austin Green continues to shine in limited Xfinity Series action

Driving prospect Austin Green has shown the consistent ability to make up ground during his limited Xfinity Series run.

Joey Logano's strong Chicago run could mean trouble for Hailie Deegan

NASCAR Xfinity Series driver Hailie Deegan lost without even racing on Saturday.

Shane van Gisbergen discusses possible championship run in 2024

Shane van Gisbergen seemed a little surprised to learn he currently leads the NASCAR Xfinity Series in both wins and playoff points, but it should come as no surprise to the field that he's a legitimate title contender in 2024.

Kyle Larson discusses battling with Shane van Gisbergen: 'He's just really good'

Larson then went into detail about what van Gisbergen does differently than his fellow drivers — and how it makes SVG seemingly unbeatable on road courses. 

Shane van Gisbergen comes up clutch to win Xfinity Series Race at Chicago

For the second year in a row at the Chicago Street Course, it was Shane van Gisbergen who made the the winning move late in the race.

Kyle Larson: 'Our notebook' is key to qualifying success in 2024

When asked what the secret to his qualifying success has been in 2024, Kyle Larson gave a simple answer.

Kyle Larson wins pole position for Chicago Street Race

Kyle Larson continues to be the class of the field in NASCAR Cup Series qualifying.

Kyle Larson edges out Shane van Gisbergen for top spot in Cup Series practice in Chicago

Shane van Gisbergen may be the favorite to win Sunday's Grant Park 165, but Kyle Larson has something to say about that.

NASCAR announces electric race car prototype

NASCAR continues to push forward into the future.

Ty Gibbs says 'experience is key' in growing as a Cup Series driver

Ty Gibbs has quietly impressed so far in 2024 and is in line to make the NASCAR Cup Series playoffs in his second full-time Cup Series season. 

Joey Logano, Daniel Suarez discuss 2024 postseason approaches

Both Daniel Suarez and Joey Logano are locked into the 2024 NASCAR Cup Series playoffs, but they seem to be thinking on the opposite end when it comes to how far they can go in the postseason.

Shane van Gisbergen is having the time of his life racing in NASCAR full-time

If not for the 2023 Chicago Street Race, Shane van Gisbergen's life would look a whole lot different.

Justin Allgaier discusses the novelty of NASCAR's Chicago Street Race

NASCAR Xfinity Series driver Justin Allgaier spoke to the media on Friday and discussed his feelings toward the novelty event.