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.
Latest articles by Nick DeGroot
How to watch NASCAR at Gateway: Weekend schedule, start time, TV
Kyle Larson to honor Kyle Busch with throwback paint scheme at Las Vegas
Hendrick announces Corey Day to run limited NASCAR Cup schedule in 2027
Brennan Poole joins Spire for Kansas NASCAR Truck race
Carson Hocevar merch store reportedly approached $200,000 in sales after Keselowski clash
Josh Berry signs with Legacy Motor Club for 2027 NASCAR Cup season
Autosport Best of the Month for August results and winners
Brad Pitt to give command to start engines for NASCAR Bristol Night Race
Winners and losers from NASCAR's difficult Southern 500 at Darlington
New record set for fastest NASCAR pit stop by Bubba Wallace's No. 23 crew
NASCAR pays $1,115 after drivers swore 223 times on the radio during Southern 500 race
Chase Elliott, Ryan Blaney rescue stalled 23XI cars at Darlington
Complete NASCAR Cup points standings after Darlington Chase race
Brad Keselowski furious with Carson Hocevar, threatens payback
Official race results: 2026 NASCAR Cup Southern 500 at Darlington
Christopher Bell passes Kyle Larson to win NASCAR Southern 500 at Darlington
Final 2026 IndyCar championship standings after Laguna Seca
Official race results: 2026 IndyCar finale at Laguna Seca
IndyCar season finale at Laguna Seca lap-by-lap updates and commentary
Kyle Busch Remembered: Rowdy's most dramatic moments at Darlington
Arrest made in burglary targeting retired NASCAR Cup driver Dave Marcis
Sheldon Creed opens NASCAR O'Reilly Chase with Darlington win
NASCAR Cup Darlington Southern 500 starting lineup after lightning cancels qualifying
Ryan Blaney car chief ejected after Darlington inspection issues for title contender
Fence destroyed in terrifying Porsche crash at Laguna Seca corkscrew
Alpha Prime Racing partners with Ford for 2027 NASCAR O'Reilly season
NASCAR to pay money for every time a driver swears during 2026 Chase
Jimmie Johnson dismisses rumors of confrontation with John Hunter Nemechek
How to watch NASCAR at Darlington: Weekend schedule, start time, TV
Kurt Busch talks grief with CNN's Anderson Cooper and the loss of brother Kyle
Riley Herbst joins Legacy Motor Club in No. 84 for 2027 NASCAR Cup season
How to watch IndyCar 2026 season finale at Laguna Seca: Weekend schedule, start time, TV
Matt DiBenedetto to make NASCAR return in Las Vegas O'Reilly race
NASCAR Cup stars react to Days of Thunder sequel and meeting Tom Cruise at Daytona
Legacy Motor Club to part ways with John Hunter Nemechek
Christopher Bell: New format brings "more pressure" and believes he has to start winning
Bubba Wallace hoping to move past the 'same old sh*t' in NASCAR Cup title fight
Lucas Oil to retire blue paint scheme in honor of Kyle Busch, with one exception
Deciding NASCAR Cup driver ratings entering the Chase for the championship
Dale Earnhardt Jr. met with Days of Thunder 2 writer: "Anything you need, call me"
Penske makes major change, swapping entire pit crews for Austin Cindric and Ryan Blaney
Shane van Gisbergen set to make CARS Late Model debut; Connor Zilisch racing as well
Tom Cruise talks about his love of NASCAR and the process in creating Days of Thunder 2
The longest waits in NASCAR history before first Cup Series win
Vote now: Autosport Best of the Month nominees for August 2026
76 years later: The shared history of Ryan Preece and NASCAR's forgotten champion
Southern 500 at Darlington entry list features 38 NASCAR Cup teams
Darlington NASCAR Viewer's Guide: Everything you need to know for the Southern 500
David Malukas apologizes for 'immature' remarks he made criticizing Chevrolet
Vote: You decide the NASCAR Cup driver ratings for Daytona
Winners and losers from a sensational NASCAR Cup race at Daytona
Complete IndyCar championship standings after 2026 Milwaukee doubleheader
Official race results: 2026 IndyCar Milwaukee doubleheader
Lia Block earns first overall ARA U.S. National Rally win
Watch as Daniel Dye climbs on top of Kyle Larson's car in last-lap Daytona crash
Complete NASCAR Cup points standings after Daytona 2026
Ryan Preece praises SVG as one "hell of a race car driver" after ousting him from Chase
Zane Smith wrecks out of Daytona lead: "I didn't even get a shot to survive"
Shane van Gisbergen reacts to missing the Chase, despite first stage win on an oval
Official race results: 2026 NASCAR Cup Daytona