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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.

Latest articles by Nick DeGroot

Daytona Truck paint schemes revealed for Cleetus McFarland and Travis Pastrana

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NASCAR Truck
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Daytona Truck paint schemes revealed for Cleetus McFarland and Travis Pastrana

Ram: Race for The Seat winner revealed, earning Kaulig NASCAR Truck ride

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NASCAR Truck
Ram: Race for The Seat winner revealed, earning Kaulig NASCAR Truck ride

IMSA announces 2026 Rolex 24 at Daytona set various viewership records

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IMSA
Rolex 24 Hours
IMSA announces 2026 Rolex 24 at Daytona set various viewership records

Corey Heim will run 12 NASCAR Cup races with 23XI Racing in 2026

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NASCAR Cup
Corey Heim will run 12 NASCAR Cup races with 23XI Racing in 2026

Bobby Dale Earnhardt pays tribute to grandfather with Daytona paint scheme

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ARCA
Bobby Dale Earnhardt pays tribute to grandfather with Daytona paint scheme

Carson Hocevar signs lengthy extension to keep him at Spire until 2030s

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NASCAR Cup
Carson Hocevar signs lengthy extension to keep him at Spire until 2030s

Winners and losers from NASCAR's Clash at the Madhouse

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NASCAR Cup
Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray
Winners and losers from NASCAR's Clash at the Madhouse

Cleetus McFarland to make his NASCAR Truck debut at Daytona

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NASCAR Truck
Daytona
Cleetus McFarland to make his NASCAR Truck debut at Daytona

Shane van Gisbergen stars in the rain, leads NASCAR Clash before late crash

NASCAR Cup
NASCAR Cup
Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray
Shane van Gisbergen stars in the rain, leads NASCAR Clash before late crash

Tearful Ryan Preece wins mad wet/dry NASCAR Clash at Bowman Gray

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NASCAR Cup
Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray
Tearful Ryan Preece wins mad wet/dry NASCAR Clash at Bowman Gray

Josh Berry and Austin Cindric advance into Clash after full-contact LCQ

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NASCAR Cup
Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray
Josh Berry and Austin Cindric advance into Clash after full-contact LCQ

Kyle Larson earns Clash pole as 20 cars lock into Bowman Gray feature

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NASCAR Cup
Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray
Kyle Larson earns Clash pole as 20 cars lock into Bowman Gray feature

Gio Ruggiero set to make NASCAR O'Reilly debut with Joe Gibbs Racing

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NASCAR O'Reilly
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Gio Ruggiero set to make NASCAR O'Reilly debut with Joe Gibbs Racing

Who is racing in the NASCAR Clash at Bowman Gray and what is the format?

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NASCAR Cup
Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray
Who is racing in the NASCAR Clash at Bowman Gray and what is the format?

Roval has been removed from 2026 NASCAR schedule, confirms Marcus Smith

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NASCAR Cup
Charlotte II
Roval has been removed from 2026 NASCAR schedule, confirms Marcus Smith

IndyCar legend Dario Franchitti to race NASCAR Truck at St. Pete

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Grand Prix of St. Petersburg
IndyCar legend Dario Franchitti to race NASCAR Truck at St. Pete

NASCAR Cup drivers are helping shovel snow at Bowman Gray after storm

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NASCAR Cup
Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray
NASCAR Cup drivers are helping shovel snow at Bowman Gray after storm

Kaulig Racing reveals crew chief roster for five-truck Ram program

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NASCAR Truck
Kaulig Racing reveals crew chief roster for five-truck Ram program

NASCAR Clash at Bowman Gray postponed once again after historic snowfall

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NASCAR Cup
Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray
NASCAR Clash at Bowman Gray postponed once again after historic snowfall

NASCAR postpones Clash at Bowman Gray to Monday due to snow

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NASCAR Cup
Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray
NASCAR postpones Clash at Bowman Gray to Monday due to snow

SPS Racing terminates planned acquisition of NASCAR O'Reilly team

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NASCAR O'Reilly
SPS Racing terminates planned acquisition of NASCAR O'Reilly team

Ahead of frigid 2026 Clash, we remember NASCAR’s coldest races ever

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NASCAR Cup
Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray
Ahead of frigid 2026 Clash, we remember NASCAR’s coldest races ever

Freedom 250 will be "economic benefit” to Washington D.C. says Roger Penske

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IndyCar
Freedom 250 will be "economic benefit” to Washington D.C. says Roger Penske

Donald Trump signs executive order confirming IndyCar race in Washington D.C.

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IndyCar
Donald Trump signs executive order confirming IndyCar race in Washington D.C.

NASCAR postpones Saturday action, makes Bowman Gray Clash one-day event

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NASCAR Cup
Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray
NASCAR postpones Saturday action, makes Bowman Gray Clash one-day event

Carson Hocevar joins impressive Truck field for Daytona season-opener

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Daytona
Carson Hocevar joins impressive Truck field for Daytona season-opener

John Hunter Nemechek enters Daytona Truck race with Halmar-Friesen

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Daytona
John Hunter Nemechek enters Daytona Truck race with Halmar-Friesen

NASCAR reveals all owner points transfers for 2026 season

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NASCAR Cup
NASCAR reveals all owner points transfers for 2026 season

Ben Kennedy gives update on snow-impacted Bowman Gray ahead of Clash

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NASCAR Cup
Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray
Ben Kennedy gives update on snow-impacted Bowman Gray ahead of Clash

Corey LaJoie to enter Daytona Truck race with Henderson

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NASCAR Truck
Daytona
Corey LaJoie to enter Daytona Truck race with Henderson

2026 Rolex 24 Hours at Daytona complete race results

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IMSA
Rolex 24 Hours
2026 Rolex 24 Hours at Daytona complete race results

LIVE: Rolex 24 Hours at Daytona Commentary and Race Updates

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IMSA
Rolex 24 Hours
LIVE: Rolex 24 Hours at Daytona Commentary and Race Updates

Connor Zilisch committed to NASCAR, but 'wouldn't say no' to future F1 shot

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Formula 1
Connor Zilisch committed to NASCAR, but 'wouldn't say no' to future F1 shot

Rolex 24, Hour 12: Fog halts green-flag running as Porsche remains in control

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IMSA
Rolex 24 Hours
Rolex 24, Hour 12: Fog halts green-flag running as Porsche remains in control

‘Retired’ Jenson Button interested in running NASCAR San Diego Truck race

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NASCAR Truck
‘Retired’ Jenson Button interested in running NASCAR San Diego Truck race

How to watch the 2026 Rolex 24 on TV and streaming

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IMSA
Rolex 24 Hours
How to watch the 2026 Rolex 24 on TV and streaming

Video: Hendrick Motorsports unveils new 35,000 square-foot athletic center

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NASCAR Cup
Video: Hendrick Motorsports unveils new 35,000 square-foot athletic center

Chandler Smith to attempt Daytona 500 with Front Row Motorsports

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NASCAR Cup
Daytona 500
Chandler Smith to attempt Daytona 500 with Front Row Motorsports

The drivers of IndyCar, NASCAR, and F1 competing in the Rolex 24 at Daytona

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IMSA
Rolex 24 Hours
The drivers of IndyCar, NASCAR, and F1 competing in the Rolex 24 at Daytona

Hailie Deegan will return to NASCAR, aiming for ARCA West title

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ARCA
Hailie Deegan will return to NASCAR, aiming for ARCA West title

Toni Breidinger leaves Tricon in new NASCAR Truck deal

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Toni Breidinger leaves Tricon in new NASCAR Truck deal

RFK Racing brings back the No. 99, signs Corey LaJoie for the Daytona 500

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NASCAR Cup
Daytona 500
RFK Racing brings back the No. 99, signs Corey LaJoie for the Daytona 500

Bowman Gray legend Burt Myers to run NASCAR Cup Clash at historic short track

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NASCAR Cup
Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray
Bowman Gray legend Burt Myers to run NASCAR Cup Clash at historic short track

Ross Chastain to run four NASCAR O'Reilly races with Jordan Anderson Racing

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NASCAR O'Reilly
Ross Chastain to run four NASCAR O'Reilly races with Jordan Anderson Racing

All four Hendrick Cup drivers to share JR Motorsports car in 2026

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NASCAR O'Reilly
All four Hendrick Cup drivers to share JR Motorsports car in 2026

Travis Pastrana to make NASCAR return in Daytona Truck race

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Daytona
Travis Pastrana to make NASCAR return in Daytona Truck race

Beard Motorsports confirms Daytona 500 attempt with Anthony Alfredo

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Beard Motorsports confirms Daytona 500 attempt with Anthony Alfredo

Every change on the NASCAR Cup grid you need to know before 2026 season

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NASCAR Cup
Every change on the NASCAR Cup grid you need to know before 2026 season

Jesse Love provides health update after Chili Bowl-ending crash

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Chili Bowl
Jesse Love provides health update after Chili Bowl-ending crash

Walk For Peace visits Charlotte Motor Speedway

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General
Walk For Peace visits Charlotte Motor Speedway

Dale Jr. says 2025 playoff format was making him 'fall out of love' with NASCAR

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NASCAR Cup
Dale Jr. says 2025 playoff format was making him 'fall out of love' with NASCAR

Jonathan Woolridge joins Bryan Herta Autosport/PR1 program as test driver

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IMSA
The Roar Before The 24
Jonathan Woolridge joins Bryan Herta Autosport/PR1 program as test driver

Cole Butcher secures full-time NASCAR Truck ride with ThorSport

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Daytona
Cole Butcher secures full-time NASCAR Truck ride with ThorSport

Greg Biffle's home burglarized by thieves weeks after fatal plane crash

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NASCAR Cup
Greg Biffle's home burglarized by thieves weeks after fatal plane crash

Daytona 500 winner Ricky Stenhouse Jr. set to make NASCAR Truck debut

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Daytona 500 winner Ricky Stenhouse Jr. set to make NASCAR Truck debut

The pros and cons of NASCAR's new championship format for 2026

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The pros and cons of NASCAR's new championship format for 2026

Cleetus McFarland considered quitting NASCAR after Greg Biffle's passing

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ARCA
Cleetus McFarland considered quitting NASCAR after Greg Biffle's passing

Tony Stewart to make surprise NASCAR return with first Truck start in 20 years

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Daytona
Tony Stewart to make surprise NASCAR return with first Truck start in 20 years

The evolution of NASCAR's championship format over the years

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NASCAR Cup
The evolution of NASCAR's championship format over the years

Ranking NASCAR's rising stars to watch in 2026

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NASCAR Cup
Ranking NASCAR's rising stars to watch in 2026