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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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Layne Riggs wins pole for NASCAR Truck Series race at Pocono

For the first time in his NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series career, Layne Riggs will lead the field to the green flag.

Connor Mosack paces NASCAR Truck Series practice at Pocono

In a year that's been full of adversity, pacing the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series field in practice on Friday afternoon was a much-needed boost for Connor Mosack.

Hall of Famer Mark Martin has harsh words about modern-day NASCAR

While Mark Martin remains an avid fan in retirement, he made it clear that he thinks gimmicks have become too plentiful in modern NASCAR. 

Despite hot start to 2025, Alex Palou 'always' looking for ways to improve

Three-time IndyCar champion and 2025 Indianapolis 500 winner Alex Palou has every reason to be cocky after winning five of the first eight races of 2025 and holding a 73-point lead in the standings, but the 28-year-old driver remains focused on improving his craft.

Cole Custer: We're 'putting pressure on ourselves' to build Haas' Cup Series program

When it was announced in May 2024 that Stewart-Haas Racing would be closing its doors at the end of the season, it was seen as the end of an era for a

Loose lug nuts suspension leads to epic crew chief for NASCAR team

Dale Earnhardt Jr., a NASCAR Hall of Famer and owner of JR Motorsports, will serve as crew chief for 18-year-old driver Connor Zilisch during Saturday's Explore The Pocono Mountains 250 at Pocono Raceway in Long Pond, Pennsylvania. 

Where the NASCAR Xfinity Series playoff picture sits after Mexico City

While a Cup Series regular in Daniel Suarez won Saturday's NASCAR Xfinity Series race in Mexico City, the playoff bubble is still quite interesting. Here's where the playoff picture sits with 11 races remaining in the regular season.

Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s update on potential changes to NASCAR playoff format might disappoint fans

Earnhardt Jr. shared what he believes to be the most likely scenario for what NASCAR decides to do with regard to a new format. 

NASCAR driver punished for making insensitive comments about Mexico City

Additionally, he will also be required participate in cultural sensitivity and bias-awareness training. 

Denny Hamlin's baby-watch scenario couldn't have turned out any better

From both a personal and competitive perspective, things worked out great for Hamlin.

Richard Petty says road course racing 'isn't NASCAR'

While many fans enjoyed NASCAR's trip to Mexico City this weekend, one of the main storylines following Sunday's NASCAR Cup Series race is the inclusion of race winner Shane van Gisbergen in the Cup Series playoffs. 

Where the NASCAR Cup Series playoff picture sits after Mexico City

Shane van Gisbergen's victory in Mexico City shook up the NASCAR Cup Series playoff grid in a big way. With 10 races remaining in the regular season, here's what the playoff bubble looks like.

Why NASCAR should continue returning to Mexico

This recent trip, and others like it to international markets, have the opportunity to be the catalyst for NASCAR's international growth. 

Mexico City win shows Trackhouse Racing made right choice promoting Shane van Gisbergen to Cup Series

After van Gisbergen spent only one season in the Xfinity Series, many wondered if he was being moved up to NASCAR's top division too quickly.

Shane van Gisbergen wins Viva Mexico 250 in Mexico City

Despite being under the weather, Shane van Gisbergen trounced the NASCAR Cup Series field in Sunday's Viva Mexico 250 at Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez.

Dale Earnhardt Jr. 'thankful' that Daniel Suarez 'got to show what he can do' at Mexico City

As a NASCAR Xfinity Series team owner, Dale Earnhardt Jr. has quite an eye for talent. 

Daniel Suarez 'living the dream' after emotional Xfinity Series win in Mexico City

It may have only been a win in the NASCAR Xfinity Series, but Daniel Suarez received a Daytona 500-esque level of cheers and commendation from the Mexico City faithful on Saturday. 

Will Power wins pole for NTT IndyCar Series race at Gateway

For a record 71st time in his NTT IndyCar Series career, Will Power will lead the field to the green flag. 

Daniel Suarez wins NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Mexico City

Saturday's NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez was a quintessential storybook sporting event. 

NASCAR team issues statement following death of owner Charlie Henderson

On Saturday, Henderson Motorsports, an organization that fields the No. 75 entry in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, announced the death of team owner Charlie Henderson.

Shane van Gisbergen wins pole for Viva Mexico 250 at Mexico City

In a crucial race that could turn around his season, Shane van Gisbergen will lead the NASCAR Cup Series field to the green flag in Sunday's Viva Mexico 250 at Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez.

Connor Zilisch wins pole for NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Mexico City

For the the fourth time in 2025, Zilisch will lead the NASCAR Xfinity Series field to the green flag.

Ty Gibbs paces NASCAR Xfinity Series practice in Mexico City

Ty Gibbs was the fastest man in Mexico City on Saturday morning.

Michael McDowell: NASCAR has 'some of the best racing' in the world

As NASCAR prepares for a pair of races on the world stage in Mexico City this weekend, NASCAR Cup Series driver and Daytona 500 champion Michael McDowell made it clear where he believes NASCAR stands in the motorsports hierarchy.