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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)

Ty Gibbs Is Winning NASCAR Races at an Incredible Pace — But at What Cost?

Ty Gibbs has already picked up several NASCAR victories, but there's some controversy surrounding them.

Jacob Mayer 01 Jul 2022
Ross Chastain Is In Danger of Being the NASCAR Cup Series' Version of Ty Gibbs

Ross Chastain is having a breakout season in the NASCAR Cup Series, but at what cost?

Jacob Mayer 01 Jul 2022
Martin Truex Jr.'s Decision Makes the Ty Gibbs Dilemma a Lot Easier for Joe Gibbs Racing

Ty Gibbs is the obvious choice to replace Martin Truex Jr. at Joe Gibbs Racing.

Jacob Mayer 01 Jul 2022
Why Daniel Suarez Is in Prime Position to Shock the NASCAR World

Daniel Suarez could go from missing the NASCAR Playoffs to being regular-season champ in short order.

Jacob Mayer 01 Jul 2022
Trackhouse Racing Is Crushing It in the 2022 NASCAR Cup Series, but Plans for New PROJECT91 Are a Tall Task

Trackhouse Racing is having a breakout year in 2022, but owner Justin Marks wants more.

Jacob Mayer 01 Jul 2022
Why More Success Could Be On the Way for Team Penske After the Dominating Run in the NASCAR Cup Series All-Star Race

Team Penske took three of the top four spots at the 2022 NASCAR Cup Series All-Star Race.

Jacob Mayer 01 Jul 2022
Harrison Burton's Last Name May Have Gotten Him Prematurely Promoted by Team Penske-Wood Brothers Racing

Did Team Penske-Wood Brothers prematurely promote Harrison Burton?

Jacob Mayer 01 Jul 2022
Hendrick Motorsports' Performance at Talladega Should Terrify Stewart-Haas Racing

Hendrick Motorsports' performance at Sunday's NASCAR Cup Series race at Talladega could mean trouble for other teams.

Jacob Mayer 01 Jul 2022
Ross Chastain Praised for Patience at Talladega but Aggression Early in the Race Won It for Him

An aggressive move that went mostly unnoticed early in the race may have won Ross Chastain the Geico 500 at Talladega Superspeedway.

Jacob Mayer 01 Jul 2022
Cole Custer Could Be On Thin Ice With Stewart-Haas Racing

Cole Custer's future in the NASCAR Cup Series with Stewart-Haas Racing could be in jeopardy.

Jacob Mayer 01 Jul 2022