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Jared Turner

Sports Editor

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Jared Turner is a motorsports writer who has covered NASCAR for 20 years. He has interviewed over 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, NASCAR Pole Position Magazine, the SPEED network, and plenty of other online and print-only publications throughout his career. Notably, Jared has penned dozens of articles for NASCAR souvenir programs, including several featured prominently in Daytona 500 keepsakes. A Virginia Press Association award winner and former member of the National Motorsports Press Association (NMPA), Jared has racked up accolades both for his writing and his academic work. He studied both Communication and Psychology at Virginia Tech, where he was permanently enshrined in Phi Beta Kappa — the nation’s oldest and most prestigious academic honor society. Jared excels at feature writing and opinion writing, much of which stems from his dedication to all levels of racing.

Articles by Jared Turner (309)

Chase Elliott’s Struggles: NASCAR Star and Fans Hoping For Better After Two Tough Seasons

Leaving no doubt that he’s as beloved as ever by his massive fan base, Chase Elliott recently earned the NASCAR Most Popular Driver Award for the seventh year in a row. Thankfully for the second-generation driver, his legions of ers haven’t made his recent success on the race track a litmus test for their loyalty. […]

Jared Turner  •  19 Dec 2024
NASCAR Cup Series’ Biggest Surprises of 2024: Tyler Reddick Tops List of Breakout Stars

Although the 2024 NASCAR Cup Series season featured no shortage of surprises on and off the racetrack, one driver stood above the rest as a pleasant surprise. That driver was Tyler Reddick, who had finished no better than sixth in the standings prior to this year and ranked better than 14th just once in four […]

Jared Turner  •  18 Dec 2024
Ty Gibbs, More Subdued Than Ever, Has a Legit Path to NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs a Little More than Halfway Through 2023

Ty Gibbs has had an attitude change and an up-and-down rookie year, both of which are setting him up for playoff possibilities.

Jared Turner  •  17 Jul 2023
The Half-Dozen NASCAR Cup Series Drivers Most Likely to Leave Loudon with a Lobster

These six drivers are your best bets in New Hampshire.

Jared Turner  •  15 Jul 2023
4 NASCAR Cup Series Drivers Who Are Hot and 4 Who Are Not: New Hampshire Race Weekend Edition

Which NASCAR drivers are hot heading to New Hampshire?

Jared Turner  •  15 Jul 2023
5 Cup Series Drivers Who Can Legitimately Light Up the Night at Atlanta Motor Speedway on Sunday

Keep your eye on these five drivers at Atlanta Motor Speedway.

Jared Turner  •  08 Jul 2023
4 Cup Series Drivers Who Are Hot and 4 Who Are Not: Atlanta Week Edition

Who survived a wet weekend in Chicago with their hot streak intact? And who will be hoping for sunnier days to come?

Jared Turner  •  05 Jul 2023
The Verdict is Still Out on Whether Ross Chastain Can Behave, Even After Incident-Free Win

While he kept things clean in Nashville, it’s a bit premature to declare Ross Chastain a changed man.

Jared Turner  •  02 Jul 2023
5 Cup Series Drivers Capable of Capturing a Chicago Street Course Win

While street-course racing is a new addition to the NASCAR Cup Series scene, there are several drivers ready to seize the opportunity.

Jared Turner  •  01 Jul 2023