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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

Every NASCAR driver to earn their first Cup win at Talladega

NASCAR Cup
NASCAR Cup
Talladega
Every NASCAR driver to earn their first Cup win at Talladega

Complete NASCAR Cup points standings after 2026 Talladega spring race

NASCAR Cup
NASCAR Cup
Talladega
Complete NASCAR Cup points standings after 2026 Talladega spring race

Official race results: NASCAR Cup 2026 Talladega I

NASCAR Cup
NASCAR Cup
Talladega
Official race results: NASCAR Cup 2026 Talladega I

Carson Hocevar earns first NASCAR Cup win, thrills Talladega fans with daring 'rodeo' burnout

NASCAR Cup
NASCAR Cup
Talladega
Carson Hocevar earns first NASCAR Cup win, thrills Talladega fans with daring 'rodeo' burnout

At least 25 cars wreck in massive crash, stopping Talladega Cup race

NASCAR Cup
NASCAR Cup
Talladega
At least 25 cars wreck in massive crash, stopping Talladega Cup race

Tyler Reddick announces contract extension with 23XI Racing

NASCAR Cup
NASCAR Cup
Talladega
Tyler Reddick announces contract extension with 23XI Racing

Clint Bowyer and Jamie McMurray to make surprise NASCAR return with Ram

NASCAR Truck
NASCAR Truck
Texas
Clint Bowyer and Jamie McMurray to make surprise NASCAR return with Ram

The France family dynasty: A history of NASCAR leadership changes

NASCAR Cup
NASCAR Cup
Talladega
The France family dynasty: A history of NASCAR leadership changes

Video: Jason Kelce was part of winning NASCAR team at Talladega, assisting pit crew

NASCAR O'Reilly
NASCAR O'Reilly
Talladega
Video: Jason Kelce was part of winning NASCAR team at Talladega, assisting pit crew

Corey Day earns first career NASCAR O'Reilly win in chaotic Talladega finish

NASCAR O'Reilly
NASCAR O'Reilly
Talladega
Corey Day earns first career NASCAR O'Reilly win in chaotic Talladega finish

Andy Jankowiak wins, Cleetus McFarland second in ARCA Talladega thriller

ARCA
ARCA
Andy Jankowiak wins, Cleetus McFarland second in ARCA Talladega thriller

NASCAR Cup Talladega qualifying rained out, Tyler Reddick on pole

NASCAR Cup
NASCAR Cup
Talladega
NASCAR Cup Talladega qualifying rained out, Tyler Reddick on pole

Jesse Love gained 'new respect' for Austin Hill after post-Kansas conversation

NASCAR O'Reilly
NASCAR O'Reilly
Talladega
Jesse Love gained 'new respect' for Austin Hill after post-Kansas conversation

Jim France to step down as NASCAR CEO in major executive shift

NASCAR Cup
NASCAR Cup
Talladega
Jim France to step down as NASCAR CEO in major executive shift

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

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

Connor Zilisch joins Spire for NASCAR Truck race at Watkins Glen

NASCAR Truck
NASCAR Truck
Watkins Glen
Connor Zilisch joins Spire for NASCAR Truck race at Watkins Glen

Shane van Gisbergen to run NASCAR Truck race at Watkins Glen

NASCAR Truck
NASCAR Truck
Watkins Glen
Shane van Gisbergen to run NASCAR Truck race at Watkins Glen

Five open entries set to compete over final four spots on Talladega Cup grid

NASCAR Cup
NASCAR Cup
Talladega
Five open entries set to compete over final four spots on Talladega Cup grid

Winners and losers from a surprising NASCAR Cup race at Kansas

NASCAR Cup
NASCAR Cup
Kansas
Winners and losers from a surprising NASCAR Cup race at Kansas

Talladega NASCAR Viewer's Guide: Everything you need to know for the Jack Link’s 500

NASCAR Cup
NASCAR Cup
Talladega
Talladega NASCAR Viewer's Guide: Everything you need to know for the Jack Link’s 500

Cleetus McFarland to make second NASCAR O'Reilly start at Nashville next month

NASCAR O'Reilly
NASCAR O'Reilly
Kansas
Cleetus McFarland to make second NASCAR O'Reilly start at Nashville next month

Daniel Dye to make NASCAR Cup debut at Talladega as part of four-race deal

NASCAR Cup
NASCAR Cup
Talladega
Daniel Dye to make NASCAR Cup debut at Talladega as part of four-race deal

IndyCar reveals Push to Pass software failure, won't issue penalties

IndyCar
IndyCar
Long Beach
IndyCar reveals Push to Pass software failure, won't issue penalties

Complete IndyCar championship standings after Long Beach 2026

IndyCar
IndyCar
Long Beach
Complete IndyCar championship standings after Long Beach 2026

"This kid is on fire" - Michael Jordan praises Reddick after NASCAR Kansas win

NASCAR Cup
NASCAR Cup
Kansas
"This kid is on fire" - Michael Jordan praises Reddick after NASCAR Kansas win

FIA addresses Rally Sudamericano crash that left one spectator dead

Other rally
Other rally
FIA addresses Rally Sudamericano crash that left one spectator dead

Official race results: IndyCar 2026 Grand Prix of Long Beach

IndyCar
IndyCar
Long Beach
Official race results: IndyCar 2026 Grand Prix of Long Beach

Complete NASCAR Cup points standings after 2026 Kansas spring race

NASCAR Cup
NASCAR Cup
Kansas
Complete NASCAR Cup points standings after 2026 Kansas spring race

Official race results: NASCAR Cup 2026 Kansas spring race

NASCAR Cup
NASCAR Cup
Kansas
Official race results: NASCAR Cup 2026 Kansas spring race

LIVE: IndyCar Grand Prix of Long Beach minute-by-minute updates

IndyCar
IndyCar
Long Beach
LIVE: IndyCar Grand Prix of Long Beach minute-by-minute updates

Tyler Reddick stuns with last-lap pass to win Kansas NASCAR Cup race

NASCAR Cup
NASCAR Cup
Kansas
Tyler Reddick stuns with last-lap pass to win Kansas NASCAR Cup race

Taylor Gray holds back Sheldon Creed to win NASCAR O'Reilly race at Kansas

NASCAR O'Reilly
NASCAR O'Reilly
Kansas
Taylor Gray holds back Sheldon Creed to win NASCAR O'Reilly race at Kansas

NASCAR red flags race as Carson Kvapil flips wildly in violent Kansas crash

NASCAR O'Reilly
NASCAR O'Reilly
Kansas
NASCAR red flags race as Carson Kvapil flips wildly in violent Kansas crash

NASCAR Cup Kansas starting lineup: Tyler Reddick beats Denny Hamlin to pole

NASCAR Cup
NASCAR Cup
Kansas
NASCAR Cup Kansas starting lineup: Tyler Reddick beats Denny Hamlin to pole

Gio Ruggiero wins ARCA Kansas race after run-in with Dystany Spurlock

ARCA
ARCA
Gio Ruggiero wins ARCA Kansas race after run-in with Dystany Spurlock

Cleetus McFarland's top ten ARCA run at Kansas goes up in smoke

ARCA
ARCA
Cleetus McFarland's top ten ARCA run at Kansas goes up in smoke

Will Power says father wrestling gunman was "just another day"

IndyCar
IndyCar
Long Beach
Will Power says father wrestling gunman was "just another day"

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

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

Mick Schumacher says F1 "will find a solution" to improve 2026 regulations

Formula 1
Formula 1
Mick Schumacher says F1 "will find a solution" to improve 2026 regulations

Team Penske makes a change to Ryan Blaney's pit crew

NASCAR Cup
NASCAR Cup
Kansas
Team Penske makes a change to Ryan Blaney's pit crew

How to watch IndyCar 2026 at Long Beach: Weekend schedule, start time, TV

IndyCar
IndyCar
Long Beach
How to watch IndyCar 2026 at Long Beach: Weekend schedule, start time, TV

Rockstar Energy partners with NASCAR star Tyler Reddick

NASCAR Cup
NASCAR Cup
Rockstar Energy partners with NASCAR star Tyler Reddick

Winners and losers from a grueling NASCAR Cup race at Bristol

NASCAR Cup
NASCAR Cup
Bristol
Winners and losers from a grueling NASCAR Cup race at Bristol

Complete NASCAR Cup points standings after 2026 Bristol spring race

NASCAR Cup
NASCAR Cup
Bristol
Complete NASCAR Cup points standings after 2026 Bristol spring race

Official race results: NASCAR Cup 2026 Bristol spring race

NASCAR Cup
NASCAR Cup
Bristol
Official race results: NASCAR Cup 2026 Bristol spring race

Ty Gibbs earns first NASCAR Cup win with Bristol photo finish

NASCAR Cup
NASCAR Cup
Bristol
Ty Gibbs earns first NASCAR Cup win with Bristol photo finish

100 races without a Cup win: Every time Kyle Busch nearly ended his NASCAR drought

NASCAR Cup
NASCAR Cup
Bristol
100 races without a Cup win: Every time Kyle Busch nearly ended his NASCAR drought

Connor Zilisch fends off Kyle Larson to win Bristol NASCAR O'Reilly race

NASCAR O'Reilly
NASCAR O'Reilly
Bristol
Connor Zilisch fends off Kyle Larson to win Bristol NASCAR O'Reilly race

Car bursts into flames during NASCAR Bristol race after engine failure

NASCAR O'Reilly
NASCAR O'Reilly
Bristol
Car bursts into flames during NASCAR Bristol race after engine failure

NASCAR Cup Bristol starting lineup: Ryan Blaney beats Reddick to pole

NASCAR Cup
NASCAR Cup
Bristol
NASCAR Cup Bristol starting lineup: Ryan Blaney beats Reddick to pole

Five NASCAR Cup team members ejected after multiple inspection failures at Bristol

NASCAR Cup
NASCAR Cup
Bristol
Five NASCAR Cup team members ejected after multiple inspection failures at Bristol

Christopher Bell earns first NASCAR Truck win since 2017

NASCAR Truck
NASCAR Truck
Bristol
Christopher Bell earns first NASCAR Truck win since 2017

Parker Kligerman to join Kaulig Ram for Texas NASCAR Truck race

NASCAR Truck
NASCAR Truck
Texas
Parker Kligerman to join Kaulig Ram for Texas NASCAR Truck race

How to watch NASCAR Bristol triple-header: Weekend schedule, start time, TV

NASCAR Cup
NASCAR Cup
Bristol
How to watch NASCAR Bristol triple-header: Weekend schedule, start time, TV

Alex Bowman medically cleared to return for Bristol NASCAR race

NASCAR Cup
NASCAR Cup
Bristol
Alex Bowman medically cleared to return for Bristol NASCAR race

NASCAR hires its first Director of Artificial Intelligence

NASCAR Cup
NASCAR Cup
NASCAR hires its first Director of Artificial Intelligence

Legacy Motor Club hires JGR executive as new team president

NASCAR Cup
NASCAR Cup
Bristol
Legacy Motor Club hires JGR executive as new team president

Seven NASCAR Cup stars to take part in Bristol Truck race

NASCAR Truck
NASCAR Truck
Bristol
Seven NASCAR Cup stars to take part in Bristol Truck race

Cleetus McFarland partners with Polaris in multi-year deal

General
General
Cleetus McFarland partners with Polaris in multi-year deal

Malcolm in the Middle revival show to sponsor Frankie Muniz at Bristol

NASCAR Truck
NASCAR Truck
Bristol
Malcolm in the Middle revival show to sponsor Frankie Muniz at Bristol