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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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Ryan Blaney suffers disastrous crash in crucial NASCAR playoff race

Ryan Blaney could not have had a worse start to the penultimate round of the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series playoffs. 

Christopher Bell has Las Vegas race circled as he looks for Championship 4 berth

It's safe to say that the 2024 fall race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway will go down as one of Bell's most heartbreaking losses, no matter how the rest of his NASCAR Cup Series career plays out. 

Sharing winning moments with family 'means the world' for Aric Almirola

In a division of NASCAR dominated by young drivers trying to make a name for themselves, 41-year-old Aric Almirola tends to stick out.

What the NASCAR Xfinity Series playoff standings look like after Las Vegas

Aric Almirola won Saturday's NASCAR Xfinity Series playoff race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, but behind him, the playoff picture changed quite a bit. Here's what the playoff grid looks like after the first race of the Round of 8. 

Connor Zilisch gave it his all in narrow Las Vegas defeat

The 19-year-old phenom led 34 laps, and for all intents and purposes, drove an incredible race before being edged out by a veteran driver in Aric Almirola. 

Aric Almirola holds off Connor Zilisch, wins NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Las Vegas

You certainly can't say that Aric Almirola didn't earn the victory in Saturday's NASCAR Xfinity Series playoff race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.  Almirola,

Denny Hamlin wins pole for NASCAR Cup Series playoff race at Las Vegas

Denny Hamlin will lead the NASCAR Cup Series field to the green flag in the most important race of the season so far. 

Denny Hamlin explains why winning Las Vegas playoff race is so important

A win for one of the eight remaining NASCAR Cup Series playoff drivers in Sunday's South Point 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway might just be the ticket to a championship. 

Ty Gibbs paces NASCAR Cup Series practice at Las Vegas

Ty Gibbs was the fastest man in Sin City on Saturday afternoon. 

Justin Allgaier wins pole for NASCAR Xfinity Series playoff race at Las Vegas

The defending NASCAR Xfinity Series champion will lead the Xfinity Series field to the green flag in Saturday's Round of 8 opener at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.

No matter how he does it, winning NASCAR championship is 'all that matters' to Joey Logano

Another win in Sin City on Sunday would give Logano the opportunity to defend his 2024 championship. 

Taylor Gray paces NASCAR Xfinity Series practice at Las Vegas

One week after he was eliminated from NASCAR Xfinity Series playoff contention at the Charlotte Motor Speedway Roval, Taylor Gray paced the Xfinity Series field in practice at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on Saturday.

Erik Jones, John Hunter Nemechek not rolling over for their NASCAR playoff competition

Erik Jones and John Hunter Nemechek aren't competing for the NASCAR Cup Series championship this season, but that doesn't mean they're letting playoff drivers simply surpass them. 

Carson Kvapil looking to cap rookie season with a championship

Carson Kvapil's rookie season in the NASCAR Xfinity Series has been understandably overshadowed by that of his rookie teammate at JR Motorsports in Connor Zilisch. 

NASCAR South Point 400 preview: Favorite, underdog, top storylines

On Sunday, the stars of the NASCAR Cup Series will tackle the 1.5-mile Las Vegas Motor Speedway in the opening race of the Round of 8.

NASCAR Xfinity Series field shouldn't let Jesse Love fly under the radar

Love has seemingly been flying under the radars of his NASCAR Xfinity Series playoff peers in recent weeks, but that's not something that his competitors can allow to happen. 

Can consistent Sam Mayer rise to a championship-sized challenge?

Mayer has developed a reputation as one of the more clutch drivers in the NASCAR Xfinity Series field in recent years — no pun intended.

Time for Brandon Jones to capitalize on a championship opportunity

When the opportunity to win a championship in sports comes about, it's wise to take that opportunity in stride. That's exactly what NASCAR Xfinity Series driver Brandon Jones will be doing over the next four weeks as he attempts to win his first Xfinity Series title.

Sheldon Creed looking to break through in more ways than one

There may not be a driver with more to prove over the final four weeks of the 2025 NASCAR season than Sheldon Creed.

NASCAR president comments on potential playoff changes for 2026

In recent years, NASCAR's playoff format has come under a considerable amount of fire. 

NASCAR making major rule change for 2026 season

The first official glimpse of it will come right off the bat to kick off the 2026 season.

NASCAR Xfinity Series star not returning to current team for 2026 season

He was eliminated from the postseason following the Oct. 4 race at the Charlotte Motor Speedway Roval.

Ryan Blaney continuing to blossom into one of NASCAR's modern superstars

Over the last three years, Ryan Blaney has found a way to consistently perform in the NASCAR Cup Series playoffs when it matters the most. 

Justin Allgaier chasing consecutive NASCAR Xfinity Series titles under little pressure

There may not be a driver in the penultimate round of the 2025 NASCAR Xfinity Series playoffs feeling less pressure than Justin Allgaier. 

Two decades into his NASCAR career, Denny Hamlin still chasing an elusive championship

Regardless of whether or not Denny Hamlin wins a NASCAR Cup Series championship, he will one day be enshrined in the NASCAR Hall of Fame as one of NASCAR's all-time greats.