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John Clayton

Sports Editor

About

John Clayton is a sports writer and columnist with three decades of experience who has won over 30 awards including Georgia AP's award for best sports story. Additionally, he's a former Heisman Trophy elector and member of the Pro Football Writers Association. Though his expertise is wide, John's coverage strengths are with Pro Football, College Football, and NASCAR. He covered the Colts, Pacers, Purdue, Notre Dame, and Indianapolis Motor Speedway throughout his time working as a columnist for the CNHI newspaper group in Indiana. He also spent time freelancing for the Associated Press, covering the NCAA Men's Championship Basketball Tournament and Clemson basketball along the way. Outside of his writing career, John is an avid and long-time fantasy football player. His first fantasy quarterback was Jim Everett.

Articles by John Clayton (38)

William Byron Receives New Piece of Knowledge That Should Terrify Every Other Driver in the NASCAR Cup Series

William Byron is having a breakout year in the NASCAR Cup Series and it could get even better.

John Clayton 01 Jul 2022
NASCAR Cup Series: The 3 Biggest Things We Learned From the First Half of the 2022 Season

A look at what we've learned from the first half of the 2022 NASCAR Cup Series season.

John Clayton 01 Jul 2022
Daniel Suarez Doesn’t Yet Have a Contract With Trackhouse Racing for 2023 but Isn’t Sweating It

Daniel Suarez speaks on his future in the NASCAR Cup Series with Trackhouse Racing.

John Clayton 01 Jul 2022
Bruton Smith: The Motorsports World Reacts to the Death of a NASCAR Icon

NASCAR Hall of Famer Bruton Smith died Wednesday at the age of 95.

John Clayton 23 Jun 2022
Jimmie Johnson Could Overcome the Need for Clean Underwear and Actually Contend at the Indy 500

NASCAR legend Jimmie Johnson is preparing for his start in the Indy 500.

John Clayton 28 May 2022
Frankie Muniz Is Going All-in on His Auto Racing Dreams

Actor Frankie Muniz is ready to give a run at NASCAR a real shot.

John Clayton 06 May 2022
NASCAR Bends the Rules to Allow Corey LaJoie to Honor Marty Robbins During Throwback Weekend at Darlington

Corey LaJoie will honor former country musci star and NASCAR driver Marty Robbins in the throwback race at Darlington.

John Clayton 24 Apr 2022