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Nick DeGroot
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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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Sebring 12h: Race leader Derani walks away from airborne crash

Sebring 12h: Race leader Derani walks away from airborne crash

IMSA
IMSA
Sebring 12 Hours
Sebring 12h: Race leader Derani walks away from airborne crash Sebring 12h: Race leader Derani walks away from airborne crash
Sebring 12h: JDC-Miller Porsche leads second practice

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IMSA
IMSA
Sebring 12 Hours
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Sebring 12h: Cadillac 1-2 in the opening practice session

Sebring 12h: Cadillac 1-2 in the opening practice session

IMSA
IMSA
Sebring 12 Hours
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2024 NASCAR Bristol schedule, entry list, and how to watch

2024 NASCAR Bristol schedule, entry list, and how to watch

NASCAR Cup
NASCAR Cup
Bristol
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Daniil Kvyat to run NASCAR Xfinity race at COTA

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NASCAR XFINITY
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NASCAR Cup
NASCAR Cup
Circuit of the Americas
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Connor Zilisch to make NASCAR Xfinity debut with JRM

NASCAR XFINITY
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All-time NASCAR Cup Series wins list

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NASCAR Cup
NASCAR Cup
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2024 NASCAR Phoenix schedule, entry list, and how to watch

2024 NASCAR Phoenix schedule, entry list, and how to watch

NASCAR Cup
NASCAR Cup
Phoenix
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Two RFK Racing crew members suspended for Las Vegas loose wheel

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NASCAR Cup
NASCAR Cup
Las Vegas
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IMSA champ Jack Hawksworth to make NASCAR Truck debut at COTA

IMSA champ Jack Hawksworth to make NASCAR Truck debut at COTA

NASCAR Truck
NASCAR Truck
COTA
IMSA champ Jack Hawksworth to make NASCAR Truck debut at COTA IMSA champ Jack Hawksworth to make NASCAR Truck debut at COTA
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Vegas has been "a little bit of a struggle" for points leader Kyle Busch

NASCAR Cup
NASCAR Cup
Las Vegas
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NASCAR XFINITY
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NASCAR Cup
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Las Vegas
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NASCAR Cup
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Atlanta
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Busch "didn’t think the outside would prevail" in Atlanta finish

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NASCAR Cup
NASCAR Cup
Atlanta
Busch "didn’t think the outside would prevail" in Atlanta finish Busch "didn’t think the outside would prevail" in Atlanta finish
2024 NASCAR Atlanta schedule, entry list, and how to watch

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NASCAR Cup
NASCAR Cup
Atlanta
2024 NASCAR Atlanta schedule, entry list, and how to watch 2024 NASCAR Atlanta schedule, entry list, and how to watch
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NASCAR Cup
NASCAR Cup
Atlanta
Kaulig Racing adds Derek Kraus to its 2024 NASCAR Cup roster Kaulig Racing adds Derek Kraus to its 2024 NASCAR Cup roster
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NASCAR Cup
NASCAR Cup
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NASCAR Classic: A dramatic end to Cup racing at Rockingham NASCAR Classic: A dramatic end to Cup racing at Rockingham
NASCAR explains timing of race-ending caution in Daytona 500

NASCAR explains timing of race-ending caution in Daytona 500

NASCAR Cup
NASCAR Cup
Daytona 500
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NASCAR Cup
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Daytona 500
Ross Chastain "content" despite tough Daytona 500 loss Ross Chastain "content" despite tough Daytona 500 loss
2024 Daytona 500 results: William Byron wins NASCAR opener

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NASCAR Cup
NASCAR Cup
Daytona 500
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2024 Daytona 500: Complete starting lineup in pictures

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NASCAR Cup
NASCAR Cup
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Gus Dean wins chaotic ARCA race at Daytona

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ARCA
ARCA
Gus Dean wins chaotic ARCA race at Daytona Gus Dean wins chaotic ARCA race at Daytona
Daytona ARCA race to run a day early due to inclement weather

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ARCA
ARCA
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NASCAR Cup
NASCAR Cup
Daytona 500
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NASCAR Cup
NASCAR Cup
Daytona 500
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NASCAR Cup
NASCAR Cup
Daytona 500
Ragan, Alfredo lock themselves into the 2024 Daytona 500 Ragan, Alfredo lock themselves into the 2024 Daytona 500
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NASCAR Cup
NASCAR Cup
Daytona 500
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NASCAR Cup
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Daytona 500
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NASCAR Cup
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NASCAR Truck
NASCAR Truck
Daytona
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NASCAR XFINITY
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NASCAR Truck
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Tony Stewart calls SHR's NASCAR performance "unacceptable"

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NASCAR Cup
NASCAR Cup
Tony Stewart calls SHR's NASCAR performance "unacceptable" Tony Stewart calls SHR's NASCAR performance "unacceptable"
Suarez wins L.A. NASCAR Mexico race: "This really means a lot"

Suarez wins L.A. NASCAR Mexico race: "This really means a lot"

NASCAR Mexico
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Video: Frustrated Logano confronts Gibbs after L.A. Clash

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NASCAR Cup
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Video: Frustrated Logano confronts Gibbs after L.A. Clash Video: Frustrated Logano confronts Gibbs after L.A. Clash
NASCAR to run L.A. Clash tonight to beat severe weather

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NASCAR Cup
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Busch Light Clash At The Coliseum
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2024 NASCAR L.A. Clash schedule, entry list, and how to watch

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NASCAR Cup
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2024 NASCAR L.A. Clash schedule, entry list, and how to watch 2024 NASCAR L.A. Clash schedule, entry list, and how to watch
Van Gisbergen will compete for Kaulig Racing in 2024 NASCAR Cup starts

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NASCAR Cup
NASCAR Cup
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NASCAR Full Speed review: Will the Netflix docuseries elevate the sport?

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NASCAR Cup
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Williams to run select Cup races for Kaulig, including L.A. Clash

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NASCAR Cup
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Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson named Daytona 500 grand marshal

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NASCAR Cup
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Daytona 500
Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson named Daytona 500 grand marshal Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson named Daytona 500 grand marshal
Netflix releases full trailer for NASCAR docuseries

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NASCAR Cup
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FRM enters third car into Daytona 500 with Kaz Grala

FRM enters third car into Daytona 500 with Kaz Grala

NASCAR Cup
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FRM enters third car into Daytona 500 with Kaz Grala FRM enters third car into Daytona 500 with Kaz Grala
Johnson, Knaus, and Donnie Allison officially join NASCAR Hall of Fame

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NASCAR Cup
NASCAR Cup
Hall of Fame induction ceremony
Johnson, Knaus, and Donnie Allison officially join NASCAR Hall of Fame Johnson, Knaus, and Donnie Allison officially join NASCAR Hall of Fame
Daniel Dye to run ten NASCAR Xfinity races with Kaulig

Daniel Dye to run ten NASCAR Xfinity races with Kaulig

NASCAR XFINITY
NASCAR XFINITY
Daniel Dye to run ten NASCAR Xfinity races with Kaulig Daniel Dye to run ten NASCAR Xfinity races with Kaulig
Daniel Suarez to run NASCAR Mexico race at L.A. Coliseum

Daniel Suarez to run NASCAR Mexico race at L.A. Coliseum

NASCAR Cup
NASCAR Cup
Busch Light Clash At The Coliseum
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Jeffrey Earnhardt signs multi-race deal with Sam Hunt Racing

Jeffrey Earnhardt signs multi-race deal with Sam Hunt Racing

NASCAR XFINITY
NASCAR XFINITY
Jeffrey Earnhardt signs multi-race deal with Sam Hunt Racing Jeffrey Earnhardt signs multi-race deal with Sam Hunt Racing
Machine Gun Kelly to perform halftime show at NASCAR's L.A. Clash

Machine Gun Kelly to perform halftime show at NASCAR's L.A. Clash

NASCAR Cup
NASCAR Cup
Busch Light Clash At The Coliseum
Machine Gun Kelly to perform halftime show at NASCAR's L.A. Clash Machine Gun Kelly to perform halftime show at NASCAR's L.A. Clash
Stefan Parsons to run NASCAR Trucks with Henderson

Stefan Parsons to run NASCAR Trucks with Henderson

NASCAR Truck
NASCAR Truck
Daytona
Stefan Parsons to run NASCAR Trucks with Henderson Stefan Parsons to run NASCAR Trucks with Henderson
SRX halts operations due to "market factors"

SRX halts operations due to "market factors"

SRX
SRX
SRX halts operations due to "market factors" SRX halts operations due to "market factors"
Trackhouse Racing signs rising star Connor Zilisch

Trackhouse Racing signs rising star Connor Zilisch

NASCAR Cup
NASCAR Cup
Busch Light Clash At The Coliseum
Trackhouse Racing signs rising star Connor Zilisch Trackhouse Racing signs rising star Connor Zilisch
Dollar Tree and Family Dollar partner with Legacy Motor Club

Dollar Tree and Family Dollar partner with Legacy Motor Club

NASCAR Cup
NASCAR Cup
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Toyota NASCAR stars to run IMSA Pilot Challenge race at Daytona

Toyota NASCAR stars to run IMSA Pilot Challenge race at Daytona

IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge
IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge
Daytona
Toyota NASCAR stars to run IMSA Pilot Challenge race at Daytona Toyota NASCAR stars to run IMSA Pilot Challenge race at Daytona
Daniel Suarez to have new crew chief for 2024 NASCAR Cup season

Daniel Suarez to have new crew chief for 2024 NASCAR Cup season

NASCAR Cup
NASCAR Cup
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Ray Evernham and Rob Kauffman acquire the IROC brand

Ray Evernham and Rob Kauffman acquire the IROC brand

Stock car
Stock car
Ray Evernham and Rob Kauffman acquire the IROC brand Ray Evernham and Rob Kauffman acquire the IROC brand
NASCAR Cup driver/team changes for the 2024 season

NASCAR Cup driver/team changes for the 2024 season

NASCAR Cup
NASCAR Cup
NASCAR Cup driver/team changes for the 2024 season NASCAR Cup driver/team changes for the 2024 season
Chase Purdy to run full NASCAR Truck schedule with Spire

Chase Purdy to run full NASCAR Truck schedule with Spire

NASCAR Truck
NASCAR Truck
Chase Purdy to run full NASCAR Truck schedule with Spire Chase Purdy to run full NASCAR Truck schedule with Spire
Cale Yarborough obituary: Remembering NASCAR's toughest competitor

Cale Yarborough obituary: Remembering NASCAR's toughest competitor

NASCAR Cup
NASCAR Cup
Cale Yarborough obituary: Remembering NASCAR's toughest competitor Cale Yarborough obituary: Remembering NASCAR's toughest competitor

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