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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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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.

MLB Speedway Classic at Bristol gets full NASCAR experience

NASCAR fans love to joke that rain looks up where NASCAR is racing on any given weekend, and while rain has flocked to a NASCAR racetrack this weekend,

NASCAR officiating criticized after controversial caution call at Iowa

A bizarre officiating call from NASCAR during Saturday's NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Iowa Speedway drew the ire of several individuals on Saturday evening. 

Sam Mayer wins NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Iowa Speedway

After putting together an incredibly consistent 2025 NASCAR Xfinity Series campaign, Sam Mayer finally snagged his first win of the season on Saturday at Iowa Speedway. 

Christopher Bell paces NASCAR Cup Series practice at Iowa Speedway

Bell was the fastest man in Iowa on Saturday afternoon.

NASCAR Cup Series star to fill in for injured driver in Truck Series race at Watkins Glen

Halmar Friesen Racing has found a replacement driver for the Aug. 8 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race at Watkins Glen.

Kyle Busch suffers hard crash during NASCAR practice at Iowa

Busch's weekend at Iowa Speedway has gotten off to the worst start possible.

Bubba Wallace reveals what his wife told him before Brickyard 400 win

Over the past four years, Bubba Wallace was used to sitting on the bubble of the NASCAR Cup Series playoffs.

Jesse Love wins pole for NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Iowa Speedway

Jesse Love will lead the NASCAR Xfinity Series field to the green flag in Saturday's HyVee Perks 250 at Iowa Speedway.

ARCA team's trailer flips, equipment damaged in crash on I-80

Clubb Racing Inc. suffered a major setback following Friday's ARCA Menards Series race at Iowa Speedway.

Brenden Queen holds off Brent Crews to win ARCA race at Iowa Speedway

It took some old-fashioned beating and banging, but Brenden Queen held off Brent Crews and won Friday's ARCA Menards Series race at Iowa Speedway. 

NASCAR Iowa Corn 350 preview: Favorite, underdog, top storylines

Here's what you need to know ahead of Sunday's Iowa Corn 350. 

Richard Childress makes bizarre claim about Austin Hill, Aric Almirola incident

In the aftermath of Austin Hill and Aric Almirola's incident at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on July 27, team owner Richard Childress has made an odd claim about what led to the crash. 

NASCAR official explains reasoning for Austin Hill's suspension

After intentionally wrecking Aric Almirola in the closing laps of the Pennzoil 250 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Austin Hill was suspended on Tuesday

Kaulig Racing parts ways with NASCAR Xfinity Series driver

In 54 starts with the team, he collected only six top-10 finishes and finished 2024 18th in the standings.

Why Chicagoland Speedway's return to NASCAR comes at the perfect time

A track that hasn't seen NASCAR action since 2019 will be on the calendar again in 2026. 

NASCAR likely won't race internationally in 2026

It appears that NASCAR won't feature any international races in 2026.

Austin Hill's NASCAR championship hopes take a big hit after suspension

Austin Hill's path to the 2025 NASCAR Xfinity Series championship just got a whole lot tougher. 

NASCAR makes major Austin Hill decision after controversial Indianapolis crash

NASCAR Xfinity Series driver Austin Hill will take an unplanned vacation this weekend.

NASCAR driver injured after horrifying crash in dirt race

No update has been given as to his status for the remainder of the 2025 NASCAR Truck Series season.

Who's hot, who's not after IndyCar race at Laguna Seca

With only three races left in the 2025 NTT IndyCar Series season, Alex Palou is close to clinching his fourth championship. Following Sunday's race at Laguna Seca, here's who trending up and down as the circuit shifts its attention to Portland on Aug. 10.