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Jacob Mayer

Sports Editor

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Jacob Mayer is a motorsports writer who has covered NASCAR since 2008, starting at Fox Sports. He has also covered the sport for the Amarillo Globe-News as well as for his own website, "Monday Morning Crew Chief", for several years. His coverage has forayed into multiple mediums, as he co-hosted an online show about racing and covered the sport in person at Texas Motor Speedway while working for AGN. While Jacob is an expert on NASCAR, he also has expertise and passion for baseball. When he was working as a reporter for the college newspaper at Southern Illinois University Carbondale — where he received his degree in journalism — Jacob won an award for in-depth reporting at the Illinois state level. Finally, Jacob is a massive St. Louis Blues fan.

Articles by Jacob Mayer (276)

Premier NASCAR Feud of the 2023 Cup Series Season is Set to Continue at Richmond

Denny Hamlin and Kyle Larson could be back at it again in Richmond.

Jacob Mayer 27 Jul 2023
The Justin Haley Crash at Pocono Could Be Emblematic Of His Risky Career Decision

Justin Haley is making some head-scratching choices.

Jacob Mayer 25 Jul 2023
Don't Bet Against a Kevin Harvick Walk-Off NASCAR Cup Series Championship

Kevin Harvick isn't having his best season, but plenty is still working in his favor.

Jacob Mayer 20 Jul 2023
John Hunter Nemechek Is Complicating Martin Truex Jr.'s Future with Joe Gibbs Racing

Martin Truex Jr. has been noncommittal about his NASCAR future, and John Hunter Nemechek is making the situation more complicated.

Jacob Mayer 18 Jul 2023
NASCAR's Decision To End Atlanta Race Was More Fair Than Chicago Call

NASCAR should receive far fewer complaints about Atlanta than Chicago.

Jacob Mayer 11 Jul 2023
Shane van Gisbergen's Win in Chicago May Be NASCAR's Biggest Non-Fluke Victory in Decades

The overall uniqueness of Shane van Gisbergen's victory in the inaugural NASCAR Cup Series Chicago Street Race is incredible.

Jacob Mayer 05 Jul 2023
Why Shane van Gisbergen Was Actually the Perfect Person to Win NASCAR's First Chicago Street Race

Shane van Gisbergen was the perfect winner for the inaugural edition of the NASCAR Cup Series Chicago street race.

Jacob Mayer 03 Jul 2023
Why Ty Gibbs Is the Least Likely Bubble Driver to Make the NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs

Ty Gibbs currently sits in 18th place in the NASCAR Cup Series points standings.

Jacob Mayer 30 Jun 2023
Ross Chastain and Trackhouse Racing Treated Nashville the Way Hendrick Motorsports Treats Martinsville

Ross Chastain ended a slump with an emphatic win at Nashville, which also happens to be the home track for Trackhouse Racing.

Jacob Mayer 28 Jun 2023