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John Clayton

Sports Editor

About

John Clayton is a sports writer and columnist with three decades of experience who has won over 30 awards including Georgia AP's award for best sports story. Additionally, he's a former Heisman Trophy elector and member of the Pro Football Writers Association. Though his expertise is wide, John's coverage strengths are with Pro Football, College Football, and NASCAR. He covered the Colts, Pacers, Purdue, Notre Dame, and Indianapolis Motor Speedway throughout his time working as a columnist for the CNHI newspaper group in Indiana. He also spent time freelancing for the Associated Press, covering the NCAA Men's Championship Basketball Tournament and Clemson basketball along the way. Outside of his writing career, John is an avid and long-time fantasy football player. His first fantasy quarterback was Jim Everett.

Articles by John Clayton (38)

NASCAR Dodged a Bullet (This Time) In a Bizarre Scene at Indianapolis Motor Speedway

NASCAR dodged a bullet when a pop-up tent rolled onto the track at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

John Clayton  •  04 Aug 2022
Kurt Busch’s Ongoing Injury Spotlights Safety Concerns of the Next Gen Car

Kurt Busch will miss a third straight NASCAR Cup Series race.

John Clayton  •  03 Aug 2022
Former F1 Driver Daniil Kvyat Set to Make History as the NASCAR Cup Series’ Latest Road Course Ringer

A profile of former F1 driver Daniil Kvyat, who makes his NASCAR Cup Series debut at Indianapolis.

John Clayton  •  28 Jul 2022
Chase Elliott Weighs in on the Ongoing Denny Hamlin-Ross Chastain Saga

Chase Elliott chimes in on the ongoing Denny Hamlin-Ross Chastain situation.

John Clayton  •  26 Jul 2022
Why Kevin Harvick Should Feel Confident About Ending His Futility Streak at Pocono Raceway

A look at why Kevin Harvick should feel confident about this Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series race at Pocono Raceway.

John Clayton  •  23 Jul 2022
Why Brad Keselowski Should Feel Great About His Chances at Pocono Raceway

Brad Keselowski should feel confident heading into Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series race at Pocono Raceway.

John Clayton  •  22 Jul 2022
NASCAR Cup Series: Ranking 5 Winless Drivers With the Best Shot to Notch Victory No. 1 for the 2022 Season at New Hampshire

A look at five winless drivers and their chances of picking up their first victory of the year at New Hampshire Motor Speedway.

John Clayton  •  16 Jul 2022
Ranking the Top 10 NASCAR Drivers With the Best Chance to Win the 2022 Cup Series Regular-Season Title

A look at the 10 drivers with the best chance to win the 2022 NASCAR Cup Series regular-season title.

John Clayton  •  16 Jul 2022
Mason Massey Nearly Gave Up His NASCAR Dream but Continues to Scrap and Has Chase Elliott in His Corner

Xfinity Series driver Mason Massey nearly gave up on his NASCAR dreams.

John Clayton  •  08 Jul 2022
Chase Elliott Embracing His ‘Different Approach’ to the NASCAR Cup Series

Chase Elliott embraces family traditions and the “different approach” he has than other NASCAR drivers.

John Clayton  •  02 Jul 2022