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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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Denny Hamlin dealt crippling penalty amid NASCAR championship hunt

Denny Hamlin's road to the 2024 NASCAR Cup Series championship has just gotten a little tougher.  On Thursday, Hamlin and the No. 11 team were docked 75

NBC listens to fans, brings NASCAR into new era with commercial-free coverage

As NASCAR continues to evolve to meet the modern standards of sports, one major topic is how the sport is covered on television. 

NASCAR Cup Series playoff bubble battle: Ross Chastain in, Bubba Wallace out after Michigan

Monday's FireKeepers Casino 400 at Michigan shook up the NASCAR Cup Series playoff grid in a big way. With only two regular-season races remaining, here's where the field stands.

NASCAR's return to Bowman Gray a glimpse of the past amidst modernity

If NASCAR's season-opening Clash is an attempt to show fans something they wouldn't normally get to see, holding it at Bowman Gray Stadium is a home run venue.

NASCAR, do yourself a favor and start races earlier

For a sport that has more access to data and models than any other, it seems a class in reading a weather forecast is in order. 

NASCAR Xfinity Series playoff bubble battle: Standings shift after Michigan

Saturday's Cabo Wabo 250 at Michigan saw the Xfinity Series playoff bubble shift dramatically.

Bowman Gray Stadium to play host for 2025 NASCAR Clash

NASCAR will be clashing it up at Bowman Gray Stadium in 2025.

Watch: NASCAR driver flips on final lap of Xfinity Series race at Michigan

Sometimes, the intensity of NASCAR results in late-race crashes. On Saturday, Carson Kvapil and Kyle Sieg were victims of a final-lap incident, though Sieg decidedly got the worse end of the deal. 

Justin Allgaier holds off Sheldon Creed in OT to win Xfinity Series race at Michigan

Justin Allgaier had just enough fuel and just enough speed under the hood to win Saturday's Cabo Wabo 250 at Michigan.

Ross Chastain tops practice, rain grants Denny Hamlin Cup Series pole at Michigan

Mother Nature isn't being very kind to NASCAR in the Irish Hills of Michigan.

Haas Factory Team begins rebuild by signing two young drivers to pilot Xfinity Series entries

With Stewart-Haas Racing closing at the end of the season, the Haas Factory Team will be the remnants of the championship organization.

Will Sheldon Creed's losing streak end at Michigan?

Make no mistake about it: Nobody knows more about Sheldon Creed's 0-90 record in the NASCAR Xfinity Series than Sheldon Creed. 

Four biggest storylines as NASCAR Xfinity Series returns to action

On Saturday, the NASCAR Xfinity Series will begin its stretch run at the Michigan International Speedway in the series' first race since July 20.

What exactly is Kaulig Racing's long-term plan?

With 20-year-old Daniel Dye potentially being the team's only long-term hope, it's time for Kaulig to fire up LinkedIn and start looking for driving candidates. Or its long-term future may be filled with one-year deals and a short list of accomplishments. 

AJ Allmendinger gets yet another Cup Series opportunity with Kaulig Racing

On Thursday, Kaulig Racing announced that the three-time Cup Series winner will return to the Cup Series full-time in 2025.

NASCAR's trip to Michigan just means more for manufacturers

Daytona, Charlotte and Darlington may be among the most prestigious races in NASCAR, but for the companies that produce the cars themselves, the annual visit to the Michigan International Speedway holds the most weight. 

Erik Jones signs contract extension with Legacy Motor Club

 Erik Jones now knows where he'll be driving in 2025.

Rockingham Speedway could return to the NASCAR schedule in 2025

Rockingham Speedway hasn't hosted a NASCAR race since 2013, but the historic North Carolina track could soon find itself alive again with the roar of engines. 

Controversial finish marred career day for Austin Dillon at Richmond

Austin Dillon made headlines on Sunday night, but for all the wrong reasons.

NASCAR Cup Series playoff bubble battle: Austin Dillon's win shakes up the postseason picture

After a controversial finish at Richmond Raceway, Austin Dillon won his way into the 2024 NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs. Dillon is the 13th driver to win a race in 2024, leaving just three playoff spots open. Here's where the bubble drivers stand after Richmond.

Elton Sawyer speaks on possible penalties after controversial Richmond finish

It's safe to say that Sunday's controversial NASCAR finish at Richmond is garnering a lot of attention. 

Past precedent points to penalty for Austin Dillon, but will NASCAR follow through?

If there's ever been a race in the modern era of NASCAR where the sport reverted back to its lawless 1930s roots, this was it.

Watch: Leaders wreck on final lap in crazy NASCAR finish

Short-track racing always seems to lead to some tempers. On Sunday night in Richmond, both Joey Logano and Denny Hamlin have good reason to let their tempers show. 

Despite missing Truck Series playoffs, Layne Riggs has reasons for optimism

Riggs may not be a part of the postseason field, but the building blocks have been laid for a breakout 2025 season.