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Jared Turner

Sports Editor

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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)

It’s High Time That Hendrick Motorsports Drivers Start Taking Their Day Jobs More Seriously

While taking part in a NASCAR race carries some obvious risks, Hendrick Motorsports’ drivers have been crossing another line.

Jared Turner  •  28 Apr 2023
3 Cup Series Drivers Who Are Hot and 3 Who Are Not: Dover Race Week Edition

As NASCAR heads north to Dover’s Monster Mile, let’s consider which drivers are in good shape and which are in need of a tune-up.

Jared Turner  •  26 Apr 2023
Chandler Smith Insulted Jeb Burton, But Burton Got Last Laugh With a Talladega Xfinity Win and an Insult of His Own

Sometimes, a driver can let their work on the track do the talking. Jeb Burton did that, but he also had a witty retort for his racing rival.

Jared Turner  •  24 Apr 2023
Talladega Is the Perfect Place for Chase Elliott and Chase Briscoe to Nurse Injuries — Unless Something Goes Terribly Awry

Talladega comes with certain risks, but the superspeedway also can provide drivers with a bit of a physical breather. That could be important for Chase Elliott and Chase Briscoe.

Jared Turner  •  23 Apr 2023
Bubba Wallace’s Struggles are Being Magnified by the Success of His Toyota Teammates, Especially Tyler Reddick

Bubba Wallace’s performances haven’t been up to scratch this year, but that isn’t his only problem. His peers are making him look even worse.

Jared Turner  •  22 Apr 2023
NASCAR Report Card Time: Where the Major Cup Teams Stack Up a Quarter of the Way Through 2023

With a quarter of the NASCAR campaign in the books, let’s consider whose worthy of an A+ and who is in desperate need of improvement.

Jared Turner  •  22 Apr 2023
Bubba Wallace and the 5 Drivers With a Better-Than-Average Chance of Celebrating at Always-Unpredictable Talladega

While it’s always tough to predict what will happen at Talladega Superspeedway, here are five drivers worth watching.

Jared Turner  •  21 Apr 2023
4 Cup Series Drivers Who Are Hot and 3 Who Are Not: Talladega Race Week Edition

After three weeks of short-track racing, things are going to be a bit different at Talladega Superspeedway. Which drivers are well-positioned to take advantage of that change?

Jared Turner  •  19 Apr 2023
5 Ultra Intriguing Facts About Martinsville Speedway That Set This Track Apart

Martinsville Speedway holds a special place in the heart of NASCAR fans. Allow us to explain what makes the track so unique.

Jared Turner  •  16 Apr 2023
Like Tony Stewart in 2016, Chase Elliott Doesn’t Deserve NASCAR Waiver That Keeps Him Title-Eligible

While Chase Elliott has received a NASCAR postseason waiver based on precedent, that thought process is severely flawed.

Jared Turner  •  15 Apr 2023