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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.

Latest articles by Nick DeGroot

LIVE: Sahlen’s Six Hours of Watkins Glen Glen lap-by-lap commentary and race updates

IMSA
IMSA
Watkins Glen
LIVE: Sahlen’s Six Hours of Watkins Glen Glen lap-by-lap commentary and race updates

A.J. Allmendinger opens up on inner doubts as he reaches 500th NASCAR Cup start

NASCAR Cup
NASCAR Cup
Sonoma
A.J. Allmendinger opens up on inner doubts as he reaches 500th NASCAR Cup start

Shane van Gisbergen earns dominant NASCAR O'Reilly win at Sonoma

NASCAR O'Reilly
NASCAR O'Reilly
Sonoma
Shane van Gisbergen earns dominant NASCAR O'Reilly win at Sonoma

NASCAR Cup Sonoma starting lineup: Ty Gibbs earns pole, Van Gisbergen sixth

NASCAR Cup
NASCAR Cup
Sonoma
NASCAR Cup Sonoma starting lineup: Ty Gibbs earns pole, Van Gisbergen sixth

How Sonoma Raceway is honoring Kyle Busch this weekend

NASCAR Cup
NASCAR Cup
Sonoma
How Sonoma Raceway is honoring Kyle Busch this weekend

Austin Green smashes through Sonoma barrier after scary brake failure

NASCAR O'Reilly
NASCAR O'Reilly
Sonoma
Austin Green smashes through Sonoma barrier after scary brake failure

Kyle Busch Remembered: Rowdy's best drives at Sonoma Raceway

NASCAR Cup
NASCAR Cup
Sonoma
Kyle Busch Remembered: Rowdy's best drives at Sonoma Raceway

How to watch NASCAR at Sonoma: Weekend schedule, start time, TV

NASCAR Cup
NASCAR Cup
Sonoma
How to watch NASCAR at Sonoma: Weekend schedule, start time, TV

Guy Fieri joins Legacy Motor Club NASCAR team as 'strategic owner'

NASCAR Cup
NASCAR Cup
Sonoma
Guy Fieri joins Legacy Motor Club NASCAR team as 'strategic owner'

IROC will hold support race to IndyCar Freedom 250 in Washington D.C.

General
General
IROC will hold support race to IndyCar Freedom 250 in Washington D.C.

Shane van Gisbergen on Austin Hill: “Two weeks in a row, taken out by the same spud”

NASCAR Cup
NASCAR Cup
San Diego
Shane van Gisbergen on Austin Hill: “Two weeks in a row, taken out by the same spud”

Noah Gragson warned of serious 'consequences' after planning to punch Kevin Magnussen

NASCAR Cup
NASCAR Cup
San Diego
Noah Gragson warned of serious 'consequences' after planning to punch Kevin Magnussen

The part-time drivers who have beaten the odds to win a modern NASCAR Cup race

NASCAR Cup
NASCAR Cup
San Diego
The part-time drivers who have beaten the odds to win a modern NASCAR Cup race

Ryan Newman to make NASCAR Truck start with Kaulig and Ram

NASCAR Truck
NASCAR Truck
North Wilkesboro
Ryan Newman to make NASCAR Truck start with Kaulig and Ram

Where to watch NASCAR Cup races now that the Prime broadcast is over

NASCAR Cup
NASCAR Cup
San Diego
Where to watch NASCAR Cup races now that the Prime broadcast is over

Two Bubba Wallace crew members suspended after NASCAR San Diego loose wheel

NASCAR Cup
NASCAR Cup
San Diego
Two Bubba Wallace crew members suspended after NASCAR San Diego loose wheel

Kevin Magnussen vs. Noah Gragson NASCAR feud: A lap-by-lap breakdown

NASCAR Cup
NASCAR Cup
San Diego
Kevin Magnussen vs. Noah Gragson NASCAR feud: A lap-by-lap breakdown

Winners and losers from a riveting NASCAR Cup race in San Diego

NASCAR Cup
NASCAR Cup
San Diego
Winners and losers from a riveting NASCAR Cup race in San Diego

Tyler Reddick explains what went wrong in teammate battle for the win

NASCAR Cup
NASCAR Cup
San Diego
Tyler Reddick explains what went wrong in teammate battle for the win

Every Sonoma matchup for the $1 million in-season NASCAR bracket challenge

NASCAR Cup
NASCAR Cup
San Diego
Every Sonoma matchup for the $1 million in-season NASCAR bracket challenge

After 650 starts, the No. 67 has finally won a NASCAR Cup race

NASCAR Cup
NASCAR Cup
San Diego
After 650 starts, the No. 67 has finally won a NASCAR Cup race

Complete NASCAR Cup points standings after San Diego 2026

NASCAR Cup
NASCAR Cup
San Diego
Complete NASCAR Cup points standings after San Diego 2026

Kevin Magnussen tells Noah Gragson to "f*** off" in tense NASCAR confrontation

NASCAR Cup
NASCAR Cup
San Diego
Kevin Magnussen tells Noah Gragson to "f*** off" in tense NASCAR confrontation

Official race results: 2026 NASCAR Cup in San Diego

NASCAR Cup
NASCAR Cup
San Diego
Official race results: 2026 NASCAR Cup in San Diego

Corey Heim earns shock first Cup win after slamming doors with Reddick in San Diego

NASCAR Cup
NASCAR Cup
San Diego
Corey Heim earns shock first Cup win after slamming doors with Reddick in San Diego

The NASCAR Cup San Diego Anduril 250 at Naval Base Coronado as it happened

NASCAR Cup
NASCAR Cup
San Diego
The NASCAR Cup San Diego Anduril 250 at Naval Base Coronado as it happened

Shane van Gisbergen, Zilisch crash out in huge restart pileup at NASCAR San Diego

NASCAR Cup
NASCAR Cup
San Diego
Shane van Gisbergen, Zilisch crash out in huge restart pileup at NASCAR San Diego

Christopher Bell gets out of car mid-race, replaced by Brent Crews in San Diego

NASCAR Cup
NASCAR Cup
San Diego
Christopher Bell gets out of car mid-race, replaced by Brent Crews in San Diego

Indy NXT race winner, Foyt Racing teammate disqualified for tire violation

Indy NXT
Indy NXT
Road America II
Indy NXT race winner, Foyt Racing teammate disqualified for tire violation

Austin Hill wins dramatic NASCAR O'Reilly San Diego race in last-lap pass

NASCAR O'Reilly
NASCAR O'Reilly
San Diego
Austin Hill wins dramatic NASCAR O'Reilly San Diego race in last-lap pass

Fan arrested after scaling fences onto NASCAR track, fist-bumping driver during stoppage

NASCAR O'Reilly
NASCAR O'Reilly
San Diego
Fan arrested after scaling fences onto NASCAR track, fist-bumping driver during stoppage

Sam Mayer breaks wall in massive restart pileup, collecting over 20 cars

NASCAR O'Reilly
NASCAR O'Reilly
San Diego
Sam Mayer breaks wall in massive restart pileup, collecting over 20 cars

Metal cover comes up and tears through the nose of NASCAR O'Reilly car, stopping race

NASCAR O'Reilly
NASCAR O'Reilly
San Diego
Metal cover comes up and tears through the nose of NASCAR O'Reilly car, stopping race

NASCAR Cup San Diego starting lineup: Shane van Gisbergen rockets to pole

NASCAR Cup
NASCAR Cup
San Diego
NASCAR Cup San Diego starting lineup: Shane van Gisbergen rockets to pole

Jimmie Johnson "couldn’t believe the disrespect" while racing NASCAR Trucks

NASCAR Truck
NASCAR Truck
San Diego
Jimmie Johnson "couldn’t believe the disrespect" while racing NASCAR Trucks

NASCAR hits Jesse Love with multiple penalties after San Diego violation

NASCAR O'Reilly
NASCAR O'Reilly
San Diego
NASCAR hits Jesse Love with multiple penalties after San Diego violation

NASCAR put its San Diego TV booth on an aircraft carrier

NASCAR Cup
NASCAR Cup
San Diego
NASCAR put its San Diego TV booth on an aircraft carrier

Shane van Gisbergen reveals which tracks best compare to new San Diego street course

NASCAR Cup
NASCAR Cup
San Diego
Shane van Gisbergen reveals which tracks best compare to new San Diego street course

Heartbroken Tyler Reif says "the pressure just got to me" in battle for Truck win

NASCAR Truck
NASCAR Truck
San Diego
Heartbroken Tyler Reif says "the pressure just got to me" in battle for Truck win

Parker Kligerman calls Adam Andretti a “disgrace” after San Diego clash

NASCAR Truck
NASCAR Truck
San Diego
Parker Kligerman calls Adam Andretti a “disgrace” after San Diego clash

Chaos breaks out in NASCAR overtime, Layne Riggs wins in dizzying Truck finish

NASCAR Truck
NASCAR Truck
San Diego
Chaos breaks out in NASCAR overtime, Layne Riggs wins in dizzying Truck finish

NASCAR Cup drivers get chaotic first taste of San Diego street course

NASCAR Cup
NASCAR Cup
San Diego
NASCAR Cup drivers get chaotic first taste of San Diego street course

Pete Hegseth will wave green flag for NASCAR Cup race at Naval Base Coronado

NASCAR Cup
NASCAR Cup
San Diego
Pete Hegseth will wave green flag for NASCAR Cup race at Naval Base Coronado

'Inside the Race' praises NASCAR and Prime for Pocono start time adjustments

NASCAR Cup
NASCAR Cup
'Inside the Race' praises NASCAR and Prime for Pocono start time adjustments

How to watch NASCAR in San Diego: Weekend schedule, start time, TV

NASCAR Cup
NASCAR Cup
San Diego
How to watch NASCAR in San Diego: Weekend schedule, start time, TV

Where will Kevin Magnussen rank among the Project 91 NASCAR drivers?

NASCAR Cup
NASCAR Cup
San Diego
Where will Kevin Magnussen rank among the Project 91 NASCAR drivers?

NASCAR hauler hits flying wheel in wild traffic incident caught on camera

NASCAR O'Reilly
NASCAR O'Reilly
San Diego
NASCAR hauler hits flying wheel in wild traffic incident caught on camera

Jesse Love joins Wood Brothers Racing for 2027 NASCAR Cup season

NASCAR Cup
NASCAR Cup
Jesse Love joins Wood Brothers Racing for 2027 NASCAR Cup season

Kevin Magnussen expects "intense introduction" to NASCAR in Cup debut

NASCAR Cup
NASCAR Cup
San Diego
Kevin Magnussen expects "intense introduction" to NASCAR in Cup debut

Chris Buescher signs multi-year contract extension with RFK Racing

NASCAR Cup
NASCAR Cup
Chris Buescher signs multi-year contract extension with RFK Racing

Full entry list for San Diego triple-header NASCAR weekend at Naval Base Coronado

NASCAR Cup
NASCAR Cup
Pocono
Full entry list for San Diego triple-header NASCAR weekend at Naval Base Coronado

Winners and losers from a somewhat predictable NASCAR Cup race at Pocono

NASCAR Cup
NASCAR Cup
Pocono
Winners and losers from a somewhat predictable NASCAR Cup race at Pocono

San Diego NASCAR Viewer's Guide: Everything you need to know for the Anduril 250

NASCAR Cup
NASCAR Cup
San Diego
San Diego NASCAR Viewer's Guide: Everything you need to know for the Anduril 250

Complete NASCAR Cup points standings after Pocono 2026

NASCAR Cup
NASCAR Cup
Pocono
Complete NASCAR Cup points standings after Pocono 2026

Longtime IndyCar team owner Dennis Reinbold passes away

IndyCar
IndyCar
Longtime IndyCar team owner Dennis Reinbold passes away

Official race results: 2026 NASCAR Cup at Pocono

NASCAR Cup
NASCAR Cup
Pocono
Official race results: 2026 NASCAR Cup at Pocono

Denny Hamlin wins third consecutive NASCAR Cup race, beating Reddick at Pocono

NASCAR Cup
NASCAR Cup
Pocono
Denny Hamlin wins third consecutive NASCAR Cup race, beating Reddick at Pocono

Justin Allgaier earns NASCAR O'Reilly win at Pocono over Brent Crews

NASCAR O'Reilly
NASCAR O'Reilly
Pocono
Justin Allgaier earns NASCAR O'Reilly win at Pocono over Brent Crews

Pocono NASCAR race starts with title contenders in the wall

NASCAR O'Reilly
NASCAR O'Reilly
Pocono
Pocono NASCAR race starts with title contenders in the wall

NASCAR Cup Pocono starting lineup: Denny Hamlin earns pole as Wallace, Hocevar spin

NASCAR Cup
NASCAR Cup
Pocono
NASCAR Cup Pocono starting lineup: Denny Hamlin earns pole as Wallace, Hocevar spin