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)

NASCAR Next Gen car

Next Gen Car Performance at Short Tracks Could Spell Trouble for NASCAR Playoffs

Issues with the new NASCAR Next Gen car could mean trouble for the postseason.

Jacob Mayer • 08 Apr 2022

Denny Hamlin stands on his No. 11 car after winning the 2022 NASCAR Cup Series Toyota Owners 400

Denny Hamlin Is Racing Toward an Unwanted NASCAR Cup Series Record

Denny Hamlin is coming close to setting a NASCAR record, but not the type a driver would want.

Jacob Mayer • 07 Apr 2022

Ross Chastain celebrates with a watermelon after his win at the 2022 NASCAR Cup Series Echopark Automotive Grand Prix

Ross Chastain: The Melon Man's Unique Celebration Style Goes Back Eight Generations

New NASCAR Cup Series winner Ross Chastain celebrates with watermelons for a very special reason.

Jacob Mayer • 02 Apr 2022

The NASCAR Cup Series trophy

Several Former NASCAR Cup Series Champions Are Already in Danger of Missing the Playoffs

Numerous past NASCAR Cup Series champions are already in danger of missing out on the 2022 playoffs.

Jacob Mayer • 02 Apr 2022

Ryan Newman ahead of the NASCAR Cup Series FireKeepers Casino in 2021

Ryan Newman Makes His Return to NASCAR at Richmond Raceway

Ryan Newman will be back on a NASCAR track on Friday night at Richmond Raceway.

Jacob Mayer • 01 Apr 2022

Brad Keselowski ahead of the 2022 NASCAR Cup Series Ruoff Mortgage 500 qualifying

Brad Keselowski Could Lose Millions From Penalty Says Jon Wood and RFK Racing As a Whole Will Suffer

Brad Keselowski could lose millions from the penalty handed down by NASCAR says Wood Brothers Senior VP Jon Wood.

Jacob Mayer • 29 Mar 2022