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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)

Stewart-Haas Racing Is Struggling and Dodge Rumors Surrounding SHR and NASCAR as a Whole May Be the Problem

Stewart-Haas Racing could be Dodge's path back to NASCAR, but is SHR hurting now because of the rumors?

Jacob Mayer 01 Jul 2022
Ryan Preece Should Be a Lock to Replace Aric Almirola With Stewart-Haas Racing

NASCAR Truck Series star Ryan Preece should be making the jump to the Cup Series next year.

Jacob Mayer 01 Jul 2022
Joe Gibbs Encourages His JGR Teams to Take the ‘Selfish' Approach

Joe Gibbs encourages all of his racing teams to be selfish and it's clearly worked for JGR over the years.

Jacob Mayer 01 Jul 2022
Joe Gibbs Racing Shouldn't Celebrate Winning 2 of the Last 3 NASCAR Cup Series Races

Joe Gibbs Racing has two victories in the last three NASCAR Cup Series races, but that doesn't mean JGR is in great shape.

Jacob Mayer 01 Jul 2022
John Hunter Nemechek Has Done Enough To Be Martin Truex Jr.'s Replacement At Joe Gibbs Racing

If Martin Truex Jr. chooses to retire, Joe Gibbs Racing could turn to John Hunter Nemechek as his replacement.

Jacob Mayer 01 Jul 2022
Christopher Bell Is Following in Erik Jones' Footsteps With Joe Gibbs Racing and Might Not Be Able to Avoid a Similar Fate

Erik Jones couldn't last in the No. 20 car, and Christopher Bell seems to be following in his footsteps with Joe Gibbs Racing.

Jacob Mayer 01 Jul 2022
Chase Elliott Could Already Be NASCAR Playoffs Favorite Despite Being the Only Hendrick Motorsports Driver Without a Win

Despite zero wins thus far in 2022, Chase Elliott could already be the favorite to win the NASCAR Playoffs.

Jacob Mayer 01 Jul 2022
Can Hendrick Motorsports Still Dominate Dover With the Next Gen Car?

Hendrick Motorsports has dominated Dover Motor Speedway in the past, but will that trend continue in the Next Gen car?

Jacob Mayer 01 Jul 2022
Hendrick Motorsports Struggles In St. Louis Are Red Flag For Championship Hopes

Hendrick Motorsports didn't lead a single lap at St. Louis.

Jacob Mayer 01 Jul 2022
Bristol Dirt Race Could Expose Familiar Problem With NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs

The dirt race at Bristol Motor Speedway highlights a familiar problem with the NASCAR Playoffs.

Jacob Mayer 01 Jul 2022