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Stock Car Scoop: Sam Mayer Sweeps Thursday at Bristol

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Sam Mayer spoiled the NASCAR Gander RV & Outdoors Truck Series regulars as he won his first-ever Truck race on Thursday night (Sept. 17) at Bristol Motor Speedway. How did he do it? Find out in the latest edition of Stock Car Scoop. Frontstretch‘s newest podcast focused on the motorsports news of the week also …

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Sam Mayer Perfect at Bristol, Wins ARCA Race

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After earning his first career NASCAR Gander RV & Outdoors Truck Series victory earlier Thursday (Sept. 17 at Bristol Motor Speedway, Sam Mayer followed by winning the Bush’s Beans 200 in the ARCA Menards Series. Mayer led the most laps en route to his fifth main ARCA win and his seventh combined win in the …

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Tracking the Trucks: Sam Mayer Scores 1st Career Win at Bristol

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In a Nutshell: Part-time GMS Racing driver Sam Mayer outlasted teammate Brett Moffitt at Bristol Motor Speedway on Thursday night (Sept. 17), scoring his first career win and spoiling the playoff party right off the bat by winning the NASCAR Gander RV & Outdoors Truck Series’ UNOH 200. The 17-year-old ran unnoticed most of the …

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Sam Mayer Wins 1st Career Truck Race at Bristol

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In the NASCAR Gander RV & Outdoors Truck Series playoff opener, 17-year-old Sam Mayer spoiled the party. Mayer grabbed the lead on lap 171 en route to winning the UNOH 200 at Bristol Motor Speedway for his first career Truck victory. He became the second-youngest winner in Truck history in only his seventh career win, …

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Stock Car Scoop: Starting Lineups for Bristol Motor Speedway

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All three lineups were revealed for the upcoming NASCAR races at Bristol Motor Speedway this upcoming weekend. Who will lead the field to the green? Find out in the latest edition of Stock Car Scoop. Frontstretch‘s newest podcast focused on the motorsports news of the week also reveals that Daniel Suarez will not return to …

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ARCA Preview: 2020 Bush’s Beans at Bristol, 2020 Toyota 200 at Winchester

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In three days, the ARCA Menards Series will race at two different short tracks. On Thursday (Sept. 17), ARCA and the ARCA Menards Series East will compete in a combination race at Bristol Motor Speedway. The Bush’s Beans 200 also will be the penultimate race of the ARCA Menards Series Sioux Chief Challenge, a 10-race …

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Sam Mayer Joining JR Motorsports for 2021

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Sam Mayer will join JR Motorsports starting with the second half of the 2021 NASCAR Xfinity Series season, the team announced Tuesday, Sept. 15. He’ll also run full time in 2022. Mayer, who turned 17 in June, is already familiar with the organization; he raced for it in late models from 2018-19. Mayer currently competes …

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Breakout Season for Sam Mayer Puts Him on the Hot Prospect List

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Sam Mayer has grown to become one of the most impressive young prospects in the ARCA Menards Series. Whether it be in the East, West or overall series, Mayer has put on one heck of performance this season. Mayer just locked up win number four for the season and his career in the ARCA Menards …

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Sam Mayer Wins for 3rd Time at Toledo

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Sam Mayer has been flawless at Toledo Speedway this year. He swept the ARCA Menards Series doubleheader there earlier this season, and finished second in the ARCA Menards Series East race earlier this year as well. On Saturday (Sept. 12), he won the combination national tour and East Series race. His victory in the Royal …

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ARCA Preview: 2020 Royal Truck & Trailer 200 at Toledo Speedway

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For the third time in 2020, the ARCA Menards Series heads to Toledo Speedway. Not only will points in the ARCA Menards Series be on the line, but points in the ARCA East will also be on the line for the first time. Sam Mayer, Ty Gibbs and Chandler Smith have all had a history of …

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ARCA Showdown Rundown: Where We Stand after I-44 Speedway

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The ARCA Menards Series ventured to Lebanon, Missouri Saturday night (September 5) for the Zinsser SmartCoat 200 at Lebanon I-44 Speedway. The action was wild leaving many drivers on the misery side of Missouri, but Sam Mayer came out victorious. Allaway: Sam Mayer Wins Rough And Tumble Zinsser SmartCoat 200 Mayer left the 0.375-mile short …

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Sam Mayer Wins Rough And Tumble Zinsser SmartCoat 200

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GMS Racing’s Sam Mayer snatched the lead away from DGR-Crosley’s Hailie Deegan on a restart with 45 laps to go in the Zinsser Smartcoat 200.  From there, Mayer was able to pull away to win Saturday night’s (Sept. 5) ARCA Menards Series event at Lebanon I-44 Speedway. The victory is Mayer’s third of 2020. “I …

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