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Nick DeGroot
Nick DeGroot is a longtime news manager at Motorsport.com, working as the company's US-based news editor for the past ten years. Nick combined his passion for race cars with an insatiable love of writing and set out into a career in motorsports journalism as a very young age. At the age of 14, he was freelancing with a number of outlets, utilizing his extensive knowledge and eclectic taste in racing to give a unique take on top story lines throughout the industry. By the time Nick graduated high school with a New York State Regents Diploma, he was a senior editor at a small website and reporting from the track. Over the past decade at Motorsport.com, Nick has been in charge of editing, posting, writing, and positioning content on the website, as well as promotion across social media. He has served as our at-track reporter at countless events over the years including the Indianapolis 500, Daytona 500, Rolex 24 and Sebring 12 Hours. He is currently based in New York.
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How Kyle Larson can lose the NASCAR Cup championship at Homestead
NASCAR Cup
NASCAR Cup
Martinsville II
1 h
How Kyle Larson can lose the NASCAR Cup championship at Homestead
Justin Allgaier praised for his impact as leader and mentor in NASCAR O'Reilly garage
NASCAR O'Reilly
NASCAR O'Reilly
Homestead-Miami
2 h
Justin Allgaier praised for his impact as leader and mentor in NASCAR O'Reilly garage
Justin Allgaier wins 2026 NASCAR O'Reilly championship as Brandon Jones wins Homestead finale
NASCAR O'Reilly
NASCAR O'Reilly
Homestead-Miami
6 h
Justin Allgaier wins 2026 NASCAR O'Reilly championship as Brandon Jones wins Homestead finale
Andrew Patterson crashes into Homestead sand barrels, red-flags NASCAR O’Reilly finale
NASCAR O'Reilly
NASCAR O'Reilly
Homestead-Miami
7 h
Andrew Patterson crashes into Homestead sand barrels, red-flags NASCAR O’Reilly finale
Will Rodgers to race NASCAR O'Reilly full-time for Big Machine Racing in 2027
NASCAR O'Reilly
NASCAR O'Reilly
Homestead-Miami
10 h
Will Rodgers to race NASCAR O'Reilly full-time for Big Machine Racing in 2027
NASCAR Cup Homestead starting lineup: Chase Briscoe snags pole over Hamlin
NASCAR Cup
NASCAR Cup
Homestead-Miami
11 h
NASCAR Cup Homestead starting lineup: Chase Briscoe snags pole over Hamlin
Dale Earnhardt Jr. reveals his hopes for future NASCAR O'Reilly car platform
NASCAR Cup
NASCAR Cup
Homestead-Miami
16 h
Dale Earnhardt Jr. reveals his hopes for future NASCAR O'Reilly car platform
Kaden Honeycutt: "I put my nuts on the dash" to win Homestead and NASCAR Truck title
NASCAR Truck
NASCAR Truck
Homestead
Kaden Honeycutt: "I put my nuts on the dash" to win Homestead and NASCAR Truck title
Chase Briscoe leads NASCAR Cup Homestead practice; Larson brushes wall and Reddick wrecks
NASCAR Cup
NASCAR Cup
Homestead-Miami
Chase Briscoe leads NASCAR Cup Homestead practice; Larson brushes wall and Reddick wrecks
Building new Fontana short track "will be a real challenge," says Steve O'Donnell
NASCAR Cup
NASCAR Cup
Homestead-Miami
Building new Fontana short track "will be a real challenge," says Steve O'Donnell
NASCAR CEO likes what Carson Hocevar “brings to the fan base,” but notes "challenges"
NASCAR Cup
NASCAR Cup
Homestead-Miami
NASCAR CEO likes what Carson Hocevar “brings to the fan base,” but notes "challenges"
Preseason Thunder will not return to Daytona in 2027
NASCAR Cup
NASCAR Cup
Homestead-Miami
Preseason Thunder will not return to Daytona in 2027
NASCAR considering F1-style cost cap to boost team values
NASCAR Cup
NASCAR Cup
Homestead-Miami
NASCAR considering F1-style cost cap to boost team values
NASCAR confirms new qualifying rainout policy, mulls other 2027 changes
NASCAR Cup
NASCAR Cup
Homestead-Miami
NASCAR confirms new qualifying rainout policy, mulls other 2027 changes
Carson Hocevar posts 18-minute apology video: "I'm the bad guy"
NASCAR Cup
NASCAR Cup
Homestead-Miami
Carson Hocevar posts 18-minute apology video: "I'm the bad guy"
Timmy Hill secures full-time NASCAR Truck ride for 2027
NASCAR Truck
NASCAR Truck
Homestead
Timmy Hill secures full-time NASCAR Truck ride for 2027
How to watch NASCAR season finale at Homestead: Schedule, start time, entry list, TV
NASCAR Cup
NASCAR Cup
Homestead-Miami
How to watch NASCAR season finale at Homestead: Schedule, start time, entry list, TV
Legacy Motor Club adds even more investors, including Indy 500 winner Danny Sullivan
NASCAR Cup
NASCAR Cup
Homestead-Miami
Legacy Motor Club adds even more investors, including Indy 500 winner Danny Sullivan
Ryan Preece will switch to No. 6 for 2027 NASCAR Cup season
NASCAR Cup
NASCAR Cup
Martinsville II
Ryan Preece will switch to No. 6 for 2027 NASCAR Cup season
John Hunter Nemechek joins Haas NASCAR O'Reilly team for 2027
NASCAR Cup
NASCAR Cup
John Hunter Nemechek joins Haas NASCAR O'Reilly team for 2027
The biggest controversies of Carson Hocevar's chaotic 2026 NASCAR Cup season
NASCAR Cup
NASCAR Cup
The biggest controversies of Carson Hocevar's chaotic 2026 NASCAR Cup season
Spire Motorsports suspends Carson Hocevar, parking him for NASCAR finale
NASCAR Cup
NASCAR Cup
Homestead-Miami
Spire Motorsports suspends Carson Hocevar, parking him for NASCAR finale
Matt Crafton to make surprise NASCAR Truck return this weekend at Homestead
NASCAR Truck
NASCAR Truck
Homestead
Matt Crafton to make surprise NASCAR Truck return this weekend at Homestead
Dodge announces return to NASCAR Cup Series in 2027
NASCAR Cup
NASCAR Cup
Dodge announces return to NASCAR Cup Series in 2027
Justin Allgaier confirms he will return for 2027 NASCAR O'Reilly season
NASCAR O'Reilly
NASCAR O'Reilly
Martinsville II
Justin Allgaier confirms he will return for 2027 NASCAR O'Reilly season
NASCAR Cup Homestead finale to feature full field of 40 cars
NASCAR Cup
NASCAR Cup
Martinsville II
NASCAR Cup Homestead finale to feature full field of 40 cars
Data reveals severity of Carson Hocevar's brake-check: "There's no denying it"
NASCAR Cup
NASCAR Cup
Martinsville II
Data reveals severity of Carson Hocevar's brake-check: "There's no denying it"
Winners and losers from the penultimate round of 2026 NASCAR Cup season at Martinsville
NASCAR Cup
NASCAR Cup
Martinsville II
Winners and losers from the penultimate round of 2026 NASCAR Cup season at Martinsville
Homestead NASCAR Viewer's Guide: Everything you need to know for the season finale
NASCAR Cup
NASCAR Cup
Homestead-Miami
Homestead NASCAR Viewer's Guide: Everything you need to know for the season finale
Jeff Burton and Dale Jarrett blast Carson Hocevar: "That's not racing"
NASCAR Cup
NASCAR Cup
Martinsville II
Jeff Burton and Dale Jarrett blast Carson Hocevar: "That's not racing"
Shane van Gisbergen charges from 29th to fifth at Martinsville
NASCAR Cup
NASCAR Cup
Martinsville II
Shane van Gisbergen charges from 29th to fifth at Martinsville
Joey Logano eliminated from NASCAR title fight: “They were trying to give it to us”
NASCAR Cup
NASCAR Cup
Martinsville II
Joey Logano eliminated from NASCAR title fight: “They were trying to give it to us”
Denny Hamlin calls NASCAR title comeback “unrealistic” after Martinsville
NASCAR Cup
NASCAR Cup
Martinsville II
Denny Hamlin calls NASCAR title comeback “unrealistic” after Martinsville
Carson Hocevar responds as rivals accuse him of spinning out on purpose
NASCAR Cup
NASCAR Cup
Martinsville II
Carson Hocevar responds as rivals accuse him of spinning out on purpose
Carson Hocevar denies intent in Austin Cindric clash: “We were just having fun”
NASCAR Cup
NASCAR Cup
Martinsville II
Carson Hocevar denies intent in Austin Cindric clash: “We were just having fun”
Ryan Blaney says Josh Berry "lost his mind" in Martinsville collision
NASCAR Cup
NASCAR Cup
Martinsville II
Ryan Blaney says Josh Berry "lost his mind" in Martinsville collision
Complete NASCAR Cup points standings after 2026 Martinsville II
NASCAR Cup
NASCAR Cup
Martinsville II
Complete NASCAR Cup points standings after 2026 Martinsville II
Official race results: NASCAR Cup Martinsville Chase race
NASCAR Cup
NASCAR Cup
Martinsville II
Official race results: NASCAR Cup Martinsville Chase race
William Byron ends NASCAR Cup win drought as Kyle Larson denied early title clinch
NASCAR Cup
NASCAR Cup
Martinsville II
William Byron ends NASCAR Cup win drought as Kyle Larson denied early title clinch
Kyle Busch Remembered: Rowdy's top Martinsville moments
NASCAR Cup
NASCAR Cup
Martinsville II
Kyle Busch Remembered: Rowdy's top Martinsville moments
Drivers believe softer bumpers will impact NASCAR Cup race at Martinsville
NASCAR Cup
NASCAR Cup
Martinsville II
Drivers believe softer bumpers will impact NASCAR Cup race at Martinsville
Hailie Deegan wins ARCA West finale as Huddleston claims another championship
ARCA
ARCA
Hailie Deegan wins ARCA West finale as Huddleston claims another championship
Carson Kvapil wins Martinsville as Justin Allgaier takes NASCAR O’Reilly points lead
NASCAR O'Reilly
NASCAR O'Reilly
Martinsville II
Carson Kvapil wins Martinsville as Justin Allgaier takes NASCAR O’Reilly points lead
NASCAR Cup Martinsville starting lineup: Denny Hamlin rockets to pole
NASCAR Cup
NASCAR Cup
Martinsville II
NASCAR Cup Martinsville starting lineup: Denny Hamlin rockets to pole
Layne Riggs had no problem with teammate going for the win despite title fight
NASCAR Truck
NASCAR Truck
Martinsville
Layne Riggs had no problem with teammate going for the win despite title fight
Chandler Smith wins Martinsville as NASCAR Truck title fight tightens
NASCAR Truck
NASCAR Truck
Martinsville
Chandler Smith wins Martinsville as NASCAR Truck title fight tightens
What Kyle Larson needs to do to clinch NASCAR Cup title early at Martinsville
NASCAR Cup
NASCAR Cup
Martinsville II
What Kyle Larson needs to do to clinch NASCAR Cup title early at Martinsville
How to watch NASCAR at Martinsville: Schedule, start time, entry list, TV
NASCAR Cup
NASCAR Cup
Martinsville II
How to watch NASCAR at Martinsville: Schedule, start time, entry list, TV
Cleetus McFarland set to compete full-time for 2027 ARCA championship
ARCA
ARCA
Cleetus McFarland set to compete full-time for 2027 ARCA championship
Every time NASCAR took a win away due yellow line violations
NASCAR Cup
NASCAR Cup
Talladega II
Every time NASCAR took a win away due yellow line violations
Chevrolet's 1st through 6th sweep at Talladega was its first since 2013
NASCAR Cup
NASCAR Cup
Talladega II
Chevrolet's 1st through 6th sweep at Talladega was its first since 2013
Carson Hocevar credits tow truck driver for saving his race at Talladega
NASCAR Cup
NASCAR Cup
Talladega II
Carson Hocevar credits tow truck driver for saving his race at Talladega
Brad Keselowski to address questions about NASCAR future and RFK exit at Martinsville
NASCAR Cup
NASCAR Cup
Martinsville II
Brad Keselowski to address questions about NASCAR future and RFK exit at Martinsville
NASCAR makes amends for 2004 Dale Earnhardt Jr. swearing fine
NASCAR Cup
NASCAR Cup
Talladega II
NASCAR makes amends for 2004 Dale Earnhardt Jr. swearing fine
Winners and losers from a frantic NASCAR Cup race at Talladega
NASCAR Cup
NASCAR Cup
Talladega II
Winners and losers from a frantic NASCAR Cup race at Talladega
What happened to Austin Hill at the end of Talladega NASCAR Cup race?
NASCAR Cup
NASCAR Cup
Talladega II
What happened to Austin Hill at the end of Talladega NASCAR Cup race?
Yellow line debate divides NASCAR fans after Talladega Cup finish
NASCAR Cup
NASCAR Cup
Talladega II
Yellow line debate divides NASCAR fans after Talladega Cup finish
Ricky Stenhouse Jr. explains why he lost Talladega Cup race
NASCAR Cup
NASCAR Cup
Talladega II
Ricky Stenhouse Jr. explains why he lost Talladega Cup race
Denny Hamlin blasts Next Gen as "sports car not meant to be running 200mph”
NASCAR Cup
NASCAR Cup
Talladega II
Denny Hamlin blasts Next Gen as "sports car not meant to be running 200mph”
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How Kyle Larson can lose the NASCAR Cup championship at Homestead
NASCAR Cup
NAS NASCAR Cup
Martinsville II
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How Kyle Larson can lose the NASCAR Cup championship at Homestead
Justin Allgaier praised for his impact as leader and mentor in NASCAR O'Reilly garage
NASCAR O'Reilly
NOAP NASCAR O'Reilly
Homestead-Miami
2 h
Justin Allgaier praised for his impact as leader and mentor in NASCAR O'Reilly garage
Justin Allgaier wins 2026 NASCAR O'Reilly championship as Brandon Jones wins Homestead finale
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Homestead-Miami
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Justin Allgaier wins 2026 NASCAR O'Reilly championship as Brandon Jones wins Homestead finale