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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 Finally Got Aggressive in the NASCAR Cup Series and It's Likely to Continue

Ty Gibbs showed a bit of aggressiveness at the NASCAR Cup Series All-Star Race at North Wilkesboro Speedway.

Jacob Mayer 23 May 2023
Did the NASCAR All-Star Race at North Wilkesboro Prove Times Have Truly Changed in the Cup Series?

Experienced drivers shockingly struggled at the NASCAR Cup Series All-Star Race at North Wilkesboro Speedway.

Jacob Mayer 23 May 2023
Kevin Harvick Candidly Addresses the Ford Struggles That Could Have Massive NASCAR Cup Series Playoff Implications

Kevin Harvick knows why drivers of Ford cards may not be too excited about the Cup Series playoffs.

Jacob Mayer 18 May 2023
Bubba Wallace Reaches Another Notable Milestone In Climb Toward 1st Career Playoff Appearance

Bubba Wallace is moving closer and closer to ending his playoff drought.

Jacob Mayer 17 May 2023
Ross Chastain at Least Handles His Disputes on the Track

Until somebody delivers a blow to Ross Chastain, whether on the track or off, he should have no reason to change his driving style.

Jacob Mayer 16 May 2023
Kyle Larson, Even With Multiple Wins to His Name, Is Officially NASCAR's Unluckiest Driver in 2023

If it wasn't for bad luck, Kyle Larson wouldn't have any luck at all.

Jacob Mayer 16 May 2023
Joe Gibbs Racing Is On a Hot Streak Not Seen in Years

Joe Gibbs Racing has been the dominant team in the NASCAR Cup Series in recent weeks.

Jacob Mayer 12 May 2023
Any Positive Results Ryan Newman Gets in the No. 51 Car Will Be Truly Impressive Given the Situation

Ryan Newman will be back in a NASCAR Cup Series race for the first time since 2021 when he pilots the No. 51 car in Darlington.

Jacob Mayer 10 May 2023
A Fantastic Kansas Race Suggests NASCAR Left Another Intermediate Track Prematurely

Recent competitive races at Kansas Speedway shows NASCAR may have left Chicagoland Speedway too early.

Jacob Mayer 10 May 2023
Denny Hamlin and Kyle Larson Put On a Show at Kansas That NASCAR Surprisingly Let Happen

Denny Hamlin and Kyle Larson engaged in a duel that lasted nearly 40 laps at Kansas Speedway.

Jacob Mayer 09 May 2023