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Jacob Mayer

Sports Editor

About

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)

Toyota Troubles at Road Courses Signals Disaster at a Crucial Point in the NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs

Toyota drivers who make the NASCAR Playoffs could run into a problem.

Jacob Mayer 15 Jun 2022
Sonoma Proves Yet Again Why the Battle For 2022 NASCAR Cup Series Playoff Spots Will Be the Most Intense Ever

The finish to the 2022 NASCAR Cup Series season could be one of the most interesting in history.

Jacob Mayer 13 Jun 2022
Aric Almirola Is Most at Risk of the 5 Winless Drivers in NASCAR Cup Series Playoff Spots

Ryan Blaney, Martin Truex Jr., Christopher Bell, and Tyler Reddick are also winless, but Aric Almirola has an unfortunate distinction.

Jacob Mayer 09 Jun 2022
Denny Hamlin Could Be the Favorite to Win at St. Louis, Which Bodes Well for Cup Series Championship Chances

Denny Hamlin is set up to succeed at St. Louis, which would be great news for his championship chances in a season that's quickly turning around.

Jacob Mayer 03 Jun 2022
Austin Dillon May Have Driven Himself Out of the NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs With a Bold Move at the Coca-Cola 600

Austin Dillon gambled and lost at the Coca-Cola 600 with a move that could cost him even more down the line.

Jacob Mayer 01 Jun 2022
Why Sunday's NASCAR Cup Series Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Proves the Rumored Changes at Texas Motor Speedway Shouldn't Happen

Why Sunday's Coca-Cola 600 proves Texas Motor Speedway doesn't need the overhaul that's been speculated.

Jacob Mayer 31 May 2022
Matt DiBenedetto's Demotion Is Going Well, but He Still Has a Ways to Go Before Rejoining the NASCAR Cup Series

Could enough lower-level success get Matt DiBenedetto back to the NASCAR Cup Series?

Jacob Mayer 27 May 2022
Texas Motor Speedway Is a Disaster and the Next Gen Car at the NASCAR All-Star Race Didn't Help Matters

Texas Motor Speedway has undergone several changes in recent years, but it still hasn't produced good racing.

Jacob Mayer 23 May 2022
Ryan Blaney Sits in Second Place in the Cup Series Standings and Is Somehow Still in Grave Danger of Missing the NASCAR Playoffs

Is it time for Ryan Blaney to be worried about missing the NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs?

Jacob Mayer 19 May 2022