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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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Toni Breidinger struggling in rookie NASCAR Truck Series season

Even before she began her 2024 ARCA Menards Series campaign with Venturini Motorsports, Toni Breidinger felt her time in the series was beginning to run its course.

How decision to reconfigure Atlanta Motor Speedway turned into a smash hit

When NASCAR rolled into Hampton, Georgia for the 2022 spring race weekend at Atlanta Motor Speedway, the 1.54-mile track that had been hosting NASCAR races since 1960 was an unknown quantity.

Where the NASCAR Cup Series playoff picture sits after Atlanta

Chase Elliott won Saturday's NASCAR Cup Series race at EchoPark Speedway, officially locking up a berth in the 2025 Cup Series playoffs. With eight races remaining in the regular season, here's what the Cup Series playoff picture looks like.

Chase Elliott shares heartwarming story after Atlanta win

Chase Elliott won Saturday's NASCAR Cup Series race at EchoPark Speedway, but he wasn't the only individual to come away from the Quaker State 400 victorious.

Here's who advanced to the second round of NASCAR's In-Season Challenge after Atlanta

Saturday's Quaker State 400 at EchoPark Speedway served as the first race of NASCAR's inaugural In-Season challenge, featuring 32 drivers and 16 head-to-head matchups.

Brad Keselowski comes up one spot shy of season-defining Atlanta win

Brad Keselowski put together his best performance of the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series season on Saturday at EchoPark Speedway, but he came up one spot short of what could have been a season-defining victory. 

Chase Elliott wins wild NASCAR Cup Series race at EchoPark Speedway

In front of his home fans, Chase Elliott earned his first win of the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series season and his first in 45 races in Saturday's Quaker State 400 at EchoPark Speedway. 

Crashes take out multiple top seeds in first race of NASCAR's In-Season Challenge

Less than halfway through the first race of NASCAR's inaugural In-Season Challenge, multiple top seeds and favorites are in line to be eliminated. 

Corey Heim wins inaugural NASCAR Truck Series race at Lime Rock Park

In a dominant effort, Corey Heim led 99 of 100 laps en route to his fifth victory of the 2025 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series season in Saturday's race at Lime Rock Park. 

'Nobody cares about second': Nick Sanchez happy to finally reach Victory Lane in NASCAR Xfinity Series

With the regular season winding down, Sanchez needed to make something happen. He did just that.

Nick Sanchez earns first career NASCAR Xfinity Series win in wild race at EchoPark Speedway

Nick Sanchez earned his first career Xfinity Series win as Friday evening turned to Saturday morning at EchoPark Speedway in Georgia.

Chase Briscoe reveals who his son's favorite driver is

Chase Briscoe may be the most recent winner in the NASCAR Cup Series, but it will take some convincing for his son, Brooks, to become a full-fledged Briscoe fan. 

Joey Logano wins pole for Quaker State 400 at EchoPark Speedway

With Joey Logano leading the way, Team Penske put together a master class in NASCAR Cup Series qualifying at EchoPark Speedway on Friday. 

Austin Hill looking to make home track history at EchoPark Speedway

No driver has ever won three consecutive NASCAR Xfinity Series races at EchoPark Speedway (formerly Atlanta Motor Speedway). 

What to know as TNT takes over NASCAR coverage for next five weeks

The return of Turner's NASCAR coverage, which was a staple of the sport from 2001 to 2014, is another major milestone for NASCAR broadcasting.

NASCAR commissioner Steve Phelps: Potential San Diego street race 'not a no'

As NASCAR looks to grow its domestic reach with new, bold scheduling ideas, one type of race in particular has become the fulcrum of the sport's attempt to reach new fans: street races in major markets. Is San Diego next?

Michael McDowell 'always' focused on winning amid NASCAR playoff push

Regardless of his points situation, McDowell says that he and the No. 71 team are always searching for Victory Lane. 

Josh Berry tight-lipped on Atlanta strategy, but says Penske Fords will try to 'work together'

Berry drives the No. 21 Ford for the Wood Brothers, the oldest active team in NASCAR.

Shane van Gisbergen preparing for 'daunting' first round of NASCAR playoffs

Van Gisbergen's victory in Mexico City on June 15 clinched a playoff spot for the Cup Series rookie.

How Denny Hamlin's racing mentors were honored in naming of Hamlin's son

Hamlin explained how his son's name connects to both himself and two men who were instrumental in launching his career. 

Where the NASCAR Cup Series playoff picture sits after Pocono

With nine races left in the regular season, here's what the Cup Series playoff picture looks like.

Where the NASCAR Xfinity Series playoff picture sits after Pocono

With 10 races remaining in the Xfinity Series regular season, here's what the playoff picture looks like. 

Denny Hamlin is 'absolutely content' with never winning a NASCAR championship

When Denny Hamlin decides to retire from NASCAR competition, he'll go down as one of the greatest drivers in the sport's history regardless of whether or not he wins a Cup Series championship.

Five most intriguing matchups in first race of NASCAR's In-Season Challenge

NASCAR's inaugural In-Season Challenge will begin Saturday with the Quaker State 400 at EchoPark Speedway (formerly Atlanta Motor Speedway).