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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)

Ty Gibbs Taking a Different Approach as He Starts to Become a True Contender in the NASCAR Cup Series

Ty Gibbs has shown unexpected maturity in his first full NASCAR Cup Series season.

Jacob Mayer 05 Apr 2023
Martin Truex Jr. and Ryan Blaney Are Already at Risk of Running Out of Time to Make the NASCAR Playoffs

Ryan Blaney and Martin Truex Jr., both of whom went winless a year ago, haven't been much of a factor in 2023.

Jacob Mayer 30 Mar 2023
The Xfinity Series Race at COTA Proved Why a 6-Year-Old NASCAR Rule Works

The Xfinity Series race at Circuit of the Americas showed exactly why NASCAR is right to limit the amount of appearances Cup Series drivers can make.

Jacob Mayer 29 Mar 2023
Zane Smith's Run Toward Back-to-Back Truck Series Titles May Already Be Over

Reigning NASCAR Truck Series champion Zane Smith is dominating once again.

Jacob Mayer 28 Mar 2023
A Kyle Busch-Ross Chastain Fight Is Coming and It's Going to Be Awesome

A Ross Chastain vs. Kyle Busch duel for the NASCAR Cup Series title would be incredible.

Jacob Mayer 27 Mar 2023
Kyle Busch Was Supposed to Help Austin Dillon at RCR but the Results Simply Haven't Been There

Austin Dillon hasn't yet reaped the expected benefits of Kyle Busch joining Richard Childress Racing.

Jacob Mayer 25 Mar 2023
Alex Bowman Is in Prime Position to Finally Capture an Elusive Checkered Flag

Alex Bowman seems poised to take this weekend's NASCAR Cup Series race at COTA.

Jacob Mayer 24 Mar 2023
Christopher Bell Has Quietly Been Joe Gibbs Racing's Best Driver This Season

Christopher Bell is setting himself up to be Joe Gibbs Racing's next long-term superstar.

Jacob Mayer 22 Mar 2023
What's Happening With Kyle Larson Right Now Is Reminiscent of His Early Days in NASCAR

Kyle Larson's start to the Cup Series season is reminiscent of his early days in NASCAR.

Jacob Mayer 17 Mar 2023
William Byron Is Finally Becoming a Star Worthy of Succeeding Jeff Gordon in the No. 24

William Byron could be about to actually live up to the out-sized expectations that come with the No. 24 car famously driven by Jeff Gordon.

Jacob Mayer 16 Mar 2023