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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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Christopher Bell needed Coca-Cola 600 triumph in the worst way

The Coca-Cola 600 may have turned into the Coca-Cola 373.5 when things were all said and done, but Christopher Bell will take his victory no matter how long or short the race was.

Josef Newgarden wins Indianapolis 500 with a thrilling last-lap pass

With a thrilling last-lap pass, Josef Newgarden became just the sixth driver in Indianapolis 500 history to win the race in back-to-back years.

Watch: Big crash ensues on Lap 1 of 2024 Indianapolis 500

A former Indy 500 winner and a 2024 Indy 500 rookie are already out of the 108th running of the Indianapolis 500.

Another heartbreak for Justin Allgaier as Chase Elliott wins Xfinity Series race

For what seems like the umpteenth time this season, Justin Allgaier lost a race in heartbreaking fashion.

Corey Heim shows immense maturity at Charlotte, despite loss, disqualification

For a 21-year-old, Corey Heim is mature as they come, especially behind the wheel of a racecar. 

NASCAR driver disqualified after Truck Series race

Corey Heim initially thought he came up just short of victory in Friday's NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race at Charlotte, but as it turns out, he'll end up as far from a win as you can get.

Insider: Championship-winning NASCAR team likely selling all four charters after 2024

It seems the days of seeing Stewart-Haas Racing cars in the NASCAR Cup Series may soon be coming to an end. While rumors about the team selling one or more charters have been floating around the garage area for weeks, NASCAR insider Jordan Bianchi has shed some new light on the future of the team and its charter situation.

Ryan Blaney's 2024 season has been eerily reminiscent of his 2023 championship season

Ryan Blaney has yet to turn it up in the NASCAR Cup Series, but that might mean that he has everybody else just where he wants them.

Four storylines to follow for Sunday's Indianapolis 500

A star-studded field, including NASCAR driver Kyle Larson, is set to race in the 108th running of the Indianapolis 500 on Sunday.  Here are four storylines to follow for one of the most storied auto races in the world.

2024 SEC baseball tournament primer: Storylines to follow in Hoover

From national championship contenders looking for a piece of hardware to desperate teams looking for a way into the NCAA Tournament, here are the major storylines to follow during what should be a fantastic week of collegiate baseball.

How All-Star Race victory could turn Joey Logano's season around

Joey Logano had high expectations coming into the 2024 season. So far, those haven't come to fruition. Could his All-Star race win be a turning point?

Four things we learned from Joey Logano's All-Star Race win at North Wilkesboro

What can be gleaned from NASCAR's All-Star Race? More than you might initially think.

Watch: NASCAR drivers exchange punches after crash in All-Star Race

There's an old saying in auto racing: "short track, short on tempers." That statement was encapsulated during Sunday's NASCAR All-Star Race at North Wilkesboro Speedway. 

Corey Heim once again proves he's the hottest prospect in NASCAR

With a dominant victory at North Wilkesboro, Corey Heim once more proved that he's the hottest prospect in NASCAR.

No. 3 Arkansas baseball beats No. 5 Texas A&M, clinches SEC West

After losing a 1-0 heartbreaker in extra innings on Thursday, Arkansas punched back to tie the series against Texas A&M and take the SEC West crown.

North Wilkesboro presents winning opportunity for Ty Majeski

To say that Ty Majeski was dominant on short tracks in 2023 is an understatement.

Several big names not locked into NASCAR All-Star Race

A number of notable drivers will need to make hay in NASCAR's All-Star Open if they are going to take part in the All-Star Race.

Should NASCAR's All-Star Race pay more to win?

Money is seemingly everything in sports nowadays.

Atlanta to be first race of NASCAR's In-Season Tournament

The first race of TNT’s five-race slate and NASCAR’s 2025 In-Season tournament have been announced.

NASCAR taking page out of the NBA's book with 2025 in-season tournament

The stars of the NASCAR Cup Series will battle it out for a $1 million prize throughout five races in summer 2025.

Ty Gibbs impresses with runner-up finish at Darlington

Darlington Raceway is traditionally a track that favors veterans, but one of the sport’s youngest stars proved that he has what it takes to tangle with the "Track Too Tough To Tame."

Four things we learned after Brad Keselowski snapped drought at Darlington

Brad Keselowski won the Goodyear 400 at Darlington on Sunday after Chris Buescher and Tyler Reddick tangled in the closing laps. With the win, Keselowski breaks a 110-race winless streak and locks himself into the playoffs.

Brad Keselowski breaks 110-race winless streak at Darlington

Despite a hungry Ty Gibbs running him down in the final laps, Keselowski held serve to take home his first win as co-owner of RFK Racing.