A member of the National Motorsports Press Association (NMPA), Samuel also covers NASCAR for Yardbarker, Field Level Media, and Heavy Sports. He will attend the University of Arkansas in the fall of 2025.
Denny Hamlin Holds off Chase Briscoe to Win at Dover
Hamlin won for the fourth time in 2025 and 58th time in his Cup Series career.
Here’s What Happened in the 23XI/FRM Lawsuit vs NASCAR This Week (July 12-18)
It was another busy week in the courtroom as the legal battle between 23XI Racing/Front Row Motorsports and NASCAR continued. Here’s what happened.
NASCAR 101: No Reason for Ryan Blaney to Panic
Blaney is still in a good points position despite seven DNFs.
Sonoma Strategy Falls Michael McDowell’s Way with Top-5 Finish
McDowell scored another solid result on a road course.
Shane van Gisbergen Dominates Toyota/Save Mart 350
It was van Gisbergen’s third straight Cup victory on a road course.
NASCAR 101: Has Sonoma Grown Stale?
Sonoma might actually be in a worse position than tracks with reputations for bad racing.
Shane van Gisbergen Wins Grant Park 165, Earns Chicago Sweep
It’s his second win at Chicago and second win in 2025.
Here’s What Happened in the 23XI Racing/FRM vs. NASCAR Lawsuit This Week (June 29-July 4)
It was quiet on the legal front after a busy previous week in the courtroom between NASCAR and the two race teams.
NASCAR 101: Analyzing the 2nd Round of the In-Season Challenge
Here’s who has the advantage for round two.