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)

The NASCAR Cup Series Playoff Field Could Already Be Set

It's quite possible the 16 drivers who will make the 2023 NASCAR Playoffs are already in position.

Jacob Mayer • 06 May 2023

Alex Bowman ahead of the 2023 NASCAR Cup Series GEICO 500 at Talladega Superspeedway

Alex Bowman's Injury Couldn't Have Come at a Worse Time

Alex Bowman picked the wrong time to get injured.

Jacob Mayer • 05 May 2023

Joe Gibbs Racing Turned a Corner at Dover and Should Be Thrilled With What Lies Ahead

Dover was a race Joe Gibbs Racing sorely needed.

Jacob Mayer • 04 May 2023

Ross Chastain's Rivals Showed Remarkable Restraint at Dover

Ross Chastain should be on guard for retaliation later this NASCAR season.

Jacob Mayer • 03 May 2023

A view of pit road at Atlanta Motor Speedway during the 2023 NASCAR Cup Series race

NASCAR Needs to Address the Mistake That Was Made at Atlanta Motor Speedway Before It's Too Late

NASCAR needs to reverse the change made to pit road at Atlanta Motor Speedway.

Jacob Mayer • 28 Apr 2023

Hendrick Motorsports Is Set to Take Its Domination of the 2023 NASCAR Season to Another Level

Hendrick Motorsports has dominanted the 2023 NASCAR Cup Series season thus far.

Jacob Mayer • 28 Apr 2023

Martin Truex Jr. ahead of the 2023 NASCAR Cup Series GEICO 500 at Talladega Superspeedway

Martin Truex Jr.'s Season May Be Over in a Month

Martin Truex Jr. is coming up on a critical stretch of his 2023 NASCAR Cup Series season.

Jacob Mayer • 27 Apr 2023

Ryan Preece Has Already Missed His Best Shot at the NASCAR Playoffs

Ryan Preece may already be out of the running for the 2023 NASCAR Playoffs.

Jacob Mayer • 26 Apr 2023

Joey Logano and Kyle Busch

Joey Logano and Kyle Busch Have Made Life Much More Difficult for Several NASCAR Drivers

Joey Logano and Kyle Busch taking superspeedway victories limit other drivers' chances at making the NASCAR Playoffs.

Jacob Mayer • 25 Apr 2023

Brad Keselowski during qualifying for the 2023 NASCAR Cup Series NOCO 400

Brad Keselowski's Comeback Campaign Can Seemingly Only Get Stronger at Talladega

Brad Keselowski has had a solid second season with RFK Racing.

Jacob Mayer • 21 Apr 2023