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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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Daniel Suarez comes up one spot shy of heroic, poetic Daytona victory

Had Daniel Suarez managed to win Saturday's Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona International Speedway, it would've been a win of epic proportions. Instead he came up just short.

Ryan Blaney wins wild Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona in photo finish

In a race that saw lead change after lead change in the closing laps, Ryan Blaney edged ahead of the pack and scored the win in Saturday's Coke Zero Sugar

Tyler Reddick locks up NASCAR playoff berth after Alex Bowman crashes at Daytona

A big crash early in Saturday's Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona made a significant impact on the NASCAR playoff picture. 

Trackhouse Racing names 19-year-old phenom its new NASCAR Cup Series driver for 2026

Perhaps the worst-kept secret in the NASCAR garage has been officially revealed. 

Ram finds first organization in return to NASCAR Truck Series

In its return to the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, Ram has found its first organization. 

What the NASCAR Xfinity Series playoff picture looks like after Daytona

Here's what the Xfinity Series playoff picture looks like with two races remaining in the regular season. 

'Just sucks': Late crash ends Ryan Sieg's underdog bid at Daytona

In the closing laps of Friday's NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Daytona International Speedway, everything seemed to be coming together for Ryan Sieg. 

Parker Kligerman wins NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Daytona

Parker Kligerman may not technically get credited with the victory in Friday's NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Daytona, but he certainly earned it. 

Why Parker Kligerman replaced Connor Zilisch mid-race

Zilisch was replaced by Parker Kligerman during Stage 1 of Friday's Wawa 250. 

Two NASCAR teams dealt serious penalties ahead of Daytona Cup Series race

A pair of NASCAR Cup Series teams will be at a major disadvantage when the green flag flies for Saturday's Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona International Speedway. 

Ryan Blaney on NASCAR Cup Series pole at Daytona after weather cancels qualifying

2023 NASCAR Cup Series champion Ryan Blaney will start his quest for his second win at Daytona International Speedway from the pole on Saturday.  

Connor Zilisch on NASCAR Xfinity Series pole at Daytona after weather cancels qualifying

Connor Zilisch may not run the entirety of Friday's NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Daytona International Speedway, but at the very least, he'll lead the field to the green flag.

Humpy Wheeler was one of NASCAR's great visionaries, innovators

Wheeler passed away on Wednesday at the age of 86.

NASCAR yet to decide on 2026 playoff format changes

Despite visual markers of playoff rounds on the 2026 NASCAR schedule that was officially released on Wednesday, NASCAR has yet to nail down any changes to its playoff format for the 2026 season. 

Christian Lundgaard explains what makes Alex Palou so dominant on IndyCar circuit

Alex Palou and the No. 10 Chip Ganassi Racing team have dusted the IndyCar field in 2025.

What the reported 2026 NASCAR Cup Series schedule looks like

The 2026 NASCAR Cup Series schedule is expected to be similar to its 2025 iteration, but there will be a few significant changes.

Three-time NASCAR champion to retire after 2025 season

The 49-year-old has spent the entirety of his NASCAR Truck Series career — save for 2004 — with ThorSport Racing.

Reporter makes controversial claim about NASCAR championship, playoff format

The debate surrounding NASCAR's playoff format may be the hottest topic in the proverbial garage area.

Austin Dillon tied this Dale Earnhardt record with Richmond win

Dillon had won five Cup Series races before his victory at Richmond on Saturday, but had yet to put together a dominant performance during his Cup Series career.

Austin Dillon winning his way through criticism that comes with being kin to racing royalty

Dillon has been no stranger to criticism, but he's proving he belongs.

Chris Buescher's NASCAR playoff hopes in a 'terrible spot' after Richmond

Chris Buescher entered Saturday's NASCAR Cup Series race at Richmond Raceway 34 points above the playoff cut line. He'll leave the Virginia short track 60 points below it. 

What the NASCAR Cup Series playoff picture looks like after Richmond

With the regular-season finale at Daytona looming, here's what the playoff standings look like. 

Team Penske scores triple top-five finishes at Richmond

Team Penske put together one of its best performances of the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series season at Richmond Raceway on Saturday. 

Alex Bowman firmly on NASCAR playoff bubble after Richmond

Alex Bowman won't be able to sleep easily this week.