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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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Chase Briscoe wins his way into NASCAR playoffs as Wallace, Busch, Buescher fall short

For the second straight week, a new winner shook up the NASCAR playoff picture. 

Everything you need to know before NASCAR's regular-season finale at Darlington

It's all come down to Darlington in the NASCAR Cup Series.

NASCAR Xfinity Series bubble watch: Sammy Smith, Ryan Sieg trade cut-line spots after Darlington

Saturday's NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Darlington provided another shift in the series' playoff standings. With just three regular-season races remaining, here's where the playoff bubble sits.

Bad pit stop costs Sheldon Creed first career win at Darlington

With nine laps to go in Saturday's NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Darlington, it looked like everything was finally going to come together for Sheldon Creed.

Can Erik Jones once more dance with 'The Lady In Black?'

Jones and Legacy Motor Club may not have the speed or the resources of the top teams in the NASCAR Cup Series, but it was only two years ago that they broke through for a massive upset at Darlington. 

Five takeaways from the 2025 NASCAR schedule

On Wednesday, Jordan Bianchi of The Athletic obtained the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series schedule, set to be officially announced Thursday by NASCAR. Per The Athletic, the schedule was verified by multiple sources.

NASCAR's trip to Mexico symbolizes sport's effort to gain international support

It’s time for NASCAR drivers to get their passports ready.

Despite uncertain future, Zane Smith building momentum as a Cup Series rookie

Smith's weekend at the Daytona International Speedway was a tale of two days. 

Late-race restart violation proves costly for Brad Keselowski at Daytona

Brad Keselowski has long been lauded as one of the best superspeedway racers in NASCAR, but a penalty in crunch time Saturday night at Daytona took him out of contention for the win. 

Is Harrison Burton's Daytona win the biggest upset of NASCAR's playoff era?

Harrison Burton entered Saturday's Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona last in NASCAR Cup Series points, and despite a win, he left Daytona last in points.

Kyle Busch came tantalizingly close to season-saving win at Daytona

Kyle Busch may have been the most heartbroken man in Florida on Saturday. 

NASCAR Cup Series playoff bubble watch: Harrison Burton's big win blows up playoff picture

With the regular-season finale at Darlington looming, here's where the bubble stands with 13 drivers locked in. 

Harrison Burton proves why he deserves a second chance in Cup Series with Daytona win

To say Harrison Burton's tenure in the NASCAR Cup Series has been rough would be a massive understatement. 

Watch: Multiple drivers flip in NASCAR race at Daytona

Racing at the Daytona International Speedway is always a chaotic time, but a few NASCAR Cup Series drivers had especially wild rides. 

Harrison Burton claims first NASCAR Cup Series win at Daytona

At one of NASCAR's most historic tracks, one of their most historic teams broke through for a monumental victory.

Dale Earnhardt Jr. gives Shane van Gisbergen blessing for No. 88 car

Shane van Gisbergen got a huge endorsement from Dale Earnhardt Jr. as he readies to take the No. 88 car for a few spins next season.

Shane van Gisbergen to become full-time Cup Series driver in 2025

Shane van Gisbergen will be a full-time NASCAR Cup Series driver in 2025.

William Byron looks to become just sixth driver to sweep Daytona Cup Series races

Byron now has the chance to add his name to the list of drivers who have accomplished the feat.

Daniel Dye must heed warnings of prospects past on climb up NASCAR ladder

He'd do well to heed the warnings of former prospects who were rushed up too soon. 

No shortage of storylines as NASCAR returns to Daytona

Saturday's Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona will have no shortage of storylines when the green flag flies. 

NASCAR Xfinity Series playoff bubble watch: Ryan Sieg moves into 12th after Daytona

The NASCAR Xfinity Series playoff bubble went through some major changes on Friday after a chaotic race at Daytona.

Bubba Wallace, Ross Chastain face critical Daytona race amid tight points battle

A win for either driver at Daytona would lock them into the playoffs.

Despite stellar Daytona showing, AJ Allmendinger comes up short of breakthrough win

Despite a solid season, Allmendinger is still looking for his first win of 2024.

Ryan Truex wins chaotic Xfinity Series race at Daytona

 Ryan Truex drove one of the best races of his NASCAR career on Friday.

Previewing the 2024 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series playoffs

Seven races of playoff competition will begin for the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series on Sunday. The Milwaukee Mile will play host to the first postseason event for the series, and with a stacked playoff grid, it's anyone's guess as to who will win the championship.