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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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Alex Bowman comes from the back to earn top-10 finish at his home track

There wasn't an easy path to a good finish for Alex Bowman in Sunday's NASCAR Cup Series race at Phoenix. 

Josh Berry earns the Wood Brothers their best ever finish at Phoenix

Josh Berry entered Sunday's Shriners Children's 500 at Phoenix in need of a good points day, and he got exactly that. 

Sixth-place finish at Phoenix both disappointing and uplifting for William Byron

William Byron's day in the Shriners Children's 500 at Phoenix was one of both disappointment and resilience. 

Katherine Legge finishes 30th in NASCAR Cup Series debut

Katherine Legge's NASCAR Cup Series debut didn't go as planned on Sunday, but the 44-year-old from Guildford, England, still ran a respectable race.

Christopher Bell wins third consecutive NASCAR Cup Series race in wild finish at Phoenix

Christopher Bell dominated the second half of Sunday's Shriners Children's 500 at Phoenix Raceway, but his third consecutive NASCAR Cup Series victory didn't come without a last-lap battle.

Watch: Katherine Legge involved in crash in NASCAR Cup Series debut

Katherine Legge's otherwise quiet NASCAR Cup Series debut took a turn on lap 216 of Sunday's Shriners Children's 500 at Phoenix. 

Watch: Big wreck breaks out in NASCAR Cup Series race at Phoenix

The biggest incident thus far in Sunday's Shriners Children's 500 at Phoenix Raceway collected seven cars and took multiple contenders out of the race. 

Ryan Sieg overcomes major obstacle to finish fourth at Phoenix

A NASCAR driver can end up in the top-five in a variety of ways. Ryan Sieg chose the most difficult path possible in Saturday's Xfinity Series race at Phoenix.  Sieg originally qualified 30th on Saturday morning, but damage incurred after he hit a curb in the garage area forced the No.

Brandon Jones earns much-needed third-place finish at Phoenix

Perhaps no driver needed a good run in Saturday's Xfinity Series race at Phoenix more than Brandon Jones.

Once again, heartbreak is the name of the game for Justin Allgaier at Phoenix

Justin Allgaier can't seem to escape crushing losses at Phoenix Raceway. 

Aric Almirola edges Alex Bowman in historic Xfinity Series finish at Phoenix

Saturday's NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Phoenix ended in a chaotic photo finish. 

Spire Motorsports impresses in Cup Series practice, qualifying at Phoenix

Spire Motorsports is still a relatively young NASCAR Cup Series organization, but you wouldn't know it from the speed they had on Saturday. 

Burt Myers to run No. 50 for Team AmeriVet in NASCAR Cup Series debut

Walnut Cove, North Carolina, native Burt Myers will make his official NASCAR Cup Series debut at Martinsville Speedway on March 30, driving the No. 50 Chevrolet for Team AmeriVet. 

William Byron wins pole for Shriners Children's 500 at Phoenix

William Byron's hot start to the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series season continued on Saturday, as the Daytona 500 winner won the pole for Sunday's Shriners Children's 500 at Phoenix Raceway.

Carson Hocevar paces NASCAR Cup Series practice at Phoenix

Carson Hocevar was the fastest man in the desert on Saturday.

Arkansas hangs on to pick up huge win over No. 25 Mississippi State

After an 0-5 start to SEC play, Arkansas went 8-5 in its final 13 conference games in an incredible revitalization effort from HC John Calipari. 

Alex Bowman wins pole for Xfinity Series race at Phoenix

An Arizona native will lead the NASCAR Xfinity Series field to green in Saturday's GOVX 200 at Phoenix Raceway.  NASCAR Cup Series regular and Tucson,

Brent Crews fends off Brenden Queen to win ARCA Menards Series thriller at Phoenix

The longest ARCA Menards Series race ever held at Phoenix Raceway provided a thrilling finish.

NASCAR Shriners Children's 500 preview: Favorite, underdog, top storylines

Ahead of Sunday's showdown, here's a favorite, an underdog and the storylines you should follow. 

Justin Allgaier eyes return to Phoenix after winning Xfinity championship

Justin Allgaier had a love-hate relationship with Phoenix Raceway in 2024, though it was heavier on the love.

NASCAR failed to follow precedent with Austin Cindric penalty decision

If you can't follow a precedent, trying to set one at all is a futile task. That's the predicament NASCAR finds itself in following their decision on Wednesday to not suspend Austin Cindric for right-hooking Ty Dillon.

Christopher Bell looking to repeat at Phoenix, continue white-hot start to 2025 season

Christopher Bell has won two of the first three races of the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series season, and he has a chance to make it three out of four in Sunday's Shriners Children's 500 at Phoenix Raceway. 

Lia Block discusses challenge of F1 Academy, 'unknown' world of Formula One

Lia Block has never known a life without racing.

It's time for these NASCAR drivers to hit the panic button early in the 2025 season

Unfortunately for a few drivers, the first three weeks of the 2025 season have taken a wrong turn.