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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)

Could Kyle Busch Realistically Catch Dale Earnhardt on the All-Time NASCAR Cup Series Wins List?

Kyle Busch is just 13 wins behind Dale Earnhardt Sr. on the all-time NASCAR Cup Series victories list.

Jacob Mayer 09 Jun 2023
Is It Time to Worry About Ross Chastain?

Ross Chastain has struggled in his last few races. Is it time to be concerned?

Jacob Mayer 08 Jun 2023
Kyle Busch Is Following an Eerily Similar Path That Joey Logano Took to a NASCAR Cup Series Title a Season Ago

Kyle Busch could be following Joey Logano's path to the NASCAR Cup Series title.

Jacob Mayer 07 Jun 2023
The NASCAR Cup Series Race at WWT Raceway Brought Back Memories of the Old Brickyard 400s

Sunday's NASCAR Cup Series race at WWT Raceway was remarkably similar to the old Brickyard 400 events in Indianapolis.

Jacob Mayer 06 Jun 2023
23XI Racing Is On the Verge of a Major Breakthrough

23XI Racing has shown sustained success that could make it one of the top teams in the sport by the time the NASCAR Playoffs arrive in September.

Jacob Mayer 02 Jun 2023
Zane Smith Continues to Boost His Top Prospect Status

Reigning NASCAR Truck Series champ Zane Smith had a solid run in the Cup Series in Charlotte.

Jacob Mayer 02 Jun 2023
Jeff Gordon Once Famously Escaped the Type of Suspension Chase Elliott Just Received

Chase Elliott recently received the type of suspension Jeff Gordon should have gotten back in 2012 and didn't.

Jacob Mayer 01 Jun 2023
Ryan Blaney's Winless Streak Resembled Those of Carl Edwards

Ryan Blaney ended a long losing streak this past Monday at the Coca-Cola 600.

Jacob Mayer 31 May 2023
Michael McDowell Has Clearly Been Affected by the Loss He Suffered to Hendrick Motorsports

Losing his crew chief to Hendrick Motorsports was a big blow for Michael McDowell.

Jacob Mayer 24 May 2023
Daniel Suarez Finally Showed Signs of Life at the NASCAR All-Star Race

Daniel Suarez had one of his best runs of the year at the NASCAR Cup Series All-Star Race at North Wilkesboro.

Jacob Mayer 24 May 2023