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Jared Turner

Sports Editor

About

Jared Turner is a motorsports writer who has covered NASCAR for 18 years. He has interviewed 20 NASCAR Hall of Famers and around 100 drivers, crew chiefs, and team owners, both past and present. He has also covered the sport for FOX Sports (where he was a two-time recipient of the FOX “X” Award for “Xtraordinary” job performance), NASCAR.com, Sporting News, the SPEED network, and plenty of other online and print-only publications throughout his career.   A former member of the National Motorsports Press Association, Jared has racked up accolades both for his writing and his academic work, studying both Communications and Psychology at Virginia Tech, where he was permanently enshrined in Phi Beta Kappa. He excels at feature writing and opinion writing, much of which stems from his dedication to all levels of racing.

Articles by Jared Turner (257)

Harrison Burton Dishes on His Terrible 2023, North Wilkesboro, and Running Dad’s Old Paint Scheme

While you might think that Harrison Burton’s 2023 has been rather terrible, the driver sounds remarkably upbeat about his campaign. Allow him to explain why.

Jared Turner  •  13 May 2023
Martin Truex Jr. Suddenly Seems a Lot More Likely to Renew Contract, Return in 2024

While retirement seemed to be on the cards for Martin Truex Jr., the driver could be making a sharp turn and staying in the action.

Jared Turner  •  12 May 2023
5 Wildly Intriguing Facts About Kansas Speedway Every NASCAR Fan Should Know

While Kansas Speedway might not have the lengthy history of some other NASCAR tracks, that doesn’t make things any less interesting.

Jared Turner  •  12 May 2023
Ryan Blaney May Be the Worst Closer in NASCAR, and He Has No Excuses

Ryan Blaney may be talented, but he doesn’t have what it takes when it comes time to win a race. And there’s no excuse for that.

Jared Turner  •  12 May 2023
Kudos to Noah Gragson for Finally Being the Guy to Rise Up and Confront Bully Ross Chastain

Noah Gragson may be a rookie, but he finally did what no one else would: serve Ross Chastain some long-overdue notice.

Jared Turner  •  12 May 2023
3 Cup Series Drivers Who Are Hot and 3 Who Are Not: Darlington Race Week Edition

Given the challenges of racing at Darlington, which NASCAR Cup Series drivers are in good shape? And which will be unable to tame the South Carolina track?

Jared Turner  •  12 May 2023
‘There’s No Place Like Home’: Kansas Speedway Plays Favorably to These 5 Cup Series Drivers

When the NASCAR Cup Series heads to Kansas, which drivers will be over the rainbow? And who will be left saying, “There’s no place like home”?

Jared Turner  •  06 May 2023
3 Cup Series Drivers Who Are Hot and 3 Who Are Not: Kansas Race Week Edition

As NASCAR’s Cup Series heads west to Kansas, let’s consider who’s running hot and who is ice cold.

Jared Turner  •  04 May 2023
‘Monster’ Masters: Ranking the 8 All-Time Greatest NASCAR Drivers at Dover

Who’s the true master of Dover Motor Speedway’s Monster Mile? We ranked eight of the leading candidates.

Jared Turner  •  29 Apr 2023
Kyle Larson and the 5 Drivers Capable of Capturing a ‘Monster’ Win on Sunday at Dover

This weekend, NASCAR heads north to Dover’s “Monster Mile.” Let’s break down the drivers with the best chance of taking home the top prize.

Jared Turner  •  29 Apr 2023