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Jared Turner

Sports Editor

About

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)

5 Cup Series Drivers Who Could Sip the Winner’s Wine on Sunday at Sonoma

With a weekend of road-course racing on the cards, who’s positioned to squeeze all the juice out of Sonoma?

Jared Turner  •  11 Jun 2023
Ranking the NASCAR Cup Series’ Top 5 Road Course Racers of All-Time

Over more than six decades of road-course racing, several drivers have pulled away from the pack. Let’s rank those king of the road.

Jared Turner  •  10 Jun 2023
Brad Keselowski Is a Walking Encyclopedia of NASCAR Knowledge, and You Have to See It to Believe It

Think you’ve got a mind for NASCAR details. Well, let’s see how you stack up against Brad Keselowski and his impressive memory.

Jared Turner  •  10 Jun 2023
4 Cup Series Drivers Who Are Hot and 4 Who Are Not: Sonoma Week Edition

When the NASCAR Cup Series arrives at Sonoma, drivers will be turning both left and right. Before the race begins, though, let’s look at who is trending up, and who’s falling down.

Jared Turner  •  09 Jun 2023
Remarkably, Kyle and Kurt Busch Have Collectively Driven for 10 Cup Teams — and Won With 8 of Them

Most NASCAR fans know that Kurt and Kyle Busch have put together incredible racing resumes. Just how good are they? Let’s take a look.

Jared Turner  •  08 Jun 2023
On Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s Podcast, Erik Jones Opens Up About the ‘Terrible Day’ Joe Gibbs Fired Him

For all of the fame and fortune that NASCAR success can bring, losing your job is never fun. Just ask Erik Jones about that.

Jared Turner  •  04 Jun 2023
After Not Owning His Careless Move on Denny Hamlin, Chase Elliott Has a Credibility Problem

Ever since Dale Earnhardt Jr. retired, Chase Elliott has been NASCAR’s most popular man. A lack of credibility, however, could change everything.

Jared Turner  •  04 Jun 2023
Corey LaJoie Has the Opportunity of a Lifetime, and He Dang Well Better Not Blow It

Sometimes, sports present us with a real-life fairy tale. That’s what could be happening as Corey LaJoie heads to Gateway.

Jared Turner  •  03 Jun 2023
5 Cup Series Drivers Gearing Up to Go for a Win at Gateway

The NASCAR Cup Series is still a relatively novelty at Gateway. Which drivers will make the most of their fresh surroundings?

Jared Turner  •  03 Jun 2023
Ryan Blaney’s Coke 600 Win Debunked The Notion that He Has a Major Weakness

If you thought that Ryan Blaney couldn’t close out a race and reach Victory Lane, it’s high time you reconsider.

Jared Turner  •  02 Jun 2023