Maggie MacKenzie

Education:
Fairfield University; Babson College
Location:
Boston, MA

Experience

Maggie MacKenzie is a Boston-based writer and editor who has spent more than a decade covering sports, with a deep focus on NASCAR. She worked for NASCAR.com for several years, where she reported, wrote, and edited coverage across the sport: from race-weekend news and analysis to larger stories shaping the series.

Her time at NASCAR.com took her on the road to races and industry events, working in a fast-moving newsroom where accuracy, speed, and context mattered. She covered Cup Series race weekends, tracked storylines throughout the season, and collaborated closely with editors, reporters, and production teams to deliver timely coverage fans actually wanted to read.

Before and after her NASCAR tenure, Maggie has held editorial roles across sports media, including as a copy editor and writer at Sports Business Journal, where she worked on coverage of the business side of professional sports. That experience sharpened her eye for detail and gave her a broader view of how the sport operates beyond the track.

She has been writing and editing professionally for more than ten years and brings a reporter’s mindset, strong news judgment, and a deep understanding of NASCAR to her work with Heavy Sports.

Education

Maggie earned a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Fairfield University and an MBA from Babson College.

Latest Articles From Maggie MacKenzie

Chase Elliott Breaks Through at Martinsville as Bubba Wallace Incident Sparks Late-Race Tension

Chase Elliott Breaks Through at Martinsville as Bubba Wallace Incident Sparks Late-Race Tension

‘He Was Mad’: Bubba Wallace Slams Into Carson Hocevar in Martinsville Wreck

‘He Was Mad’: Bubba Wallace Slams Into Carson Hocevar in Martinsville Wreck

Meet the 2027 NASCAR Hall of Fame Nominees: Harvick Headlines Stacked Ballot

Meet the 2027 NASCAR Hall of Fame Nominees: Harvick Headlines Stacked Ballot

Frankie Muniz Is Balancing NASCAR and a TV Comeback and the Schedule Sounds Unreal

Frankie Muniz Is Balancing NASCAR and a TV Comeback and the Schedule Sounds Unreal

Brad Keselowski Admits ‘Unpleasant’ Run-Ins With Greg Biffle Before Relationship Evolved

Brad Keselowski Admits ‘Unpleasant’ Run-Ins With Greg Biffle Before Relationship Evolved

Denny Hamlin Wins 5th Martinsville Pole; William Byron Joins Front Row

Denny Hamlin Wins 5th Martinsville Pole; William Byron Joins Front Row

Jacob deGrom Scratched Hours Before Start as Rangers Face Early Season Concern

Jacob deGrom Scratched Hours Before Start as Rangers Face Early Season Concern

How Many Games Has Luka Dončić Missed This Season?

How Many Games Has Luka Dončić Missed This Season?

Luka Dončić Scores 41 Points Before Suspension Takes Effect

Luka Dončić Scores 41 Points Before Suspension Takes Effect

Chase DeLauter Didn’t Just Debut — He Made Guardians History

Chase DeLauter Didn’t Just Debut — He Made Guardians History

Even in a Win, Alex Cora Second-Guesses Key ABS Moment

Even in a Win, Alex Cora Second-Guesses Key ABS Moment

‘There Was No Water’: Denny Hamlin’s Mother Speaks Out After Fatal House Fire

‘There Was No Water’: Denny Hamlin’s Mother Speaks Out After Fatal House Fire

Michael Jordan Says He Was ‘All In’ on NASCAR Lawsuit

Michael Jordan Says He Was ‘All In’ on NASCAR Lawsuit

Judge Presses Joe Gibbs Racing for ‘Hard Evidence’ in Gabehart, Spire Case

Judge Presses Joe Gibbs Racing for ‘Hard Evidence’ in Gabehart, Spire Case

Marcelo Mayer Answers Red Sox Questions With Breakout Opening Day Performance

Marcelo Mayer Answers Red Sox Questions With Breakout Opening Day Performance

Garrett Crochet Dominates on Opening Day, Sets Tone for Red Sox Season

Garrett Crochet Dominates on Opening Day, Sets Tone for Red Sox Season

Aaron Judge Points to ‘Empty Spot’ in Yankees History Since 2009

Aaron Judge Points to ‘Empty Spot’ in Yankees History Since 2009

Kenny Wallace Pushes Back on Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s Hall of Fame Stance: ‘No Way In Hell’

Kenny Wallace Pushes Back on Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s Hall of Fame Stance: ‘No Way In Hell’

Red Sox Final Roster Reveals Key Decisions Ahead of Opening Day

Red Sox Final Roster Reveals Key Decisions Ahead of Opening Day

José Caballero Makes MLB History With First ABS Challenge

José Caballero Makes MLB History With First ABS Challenge

Pistons Owner Emerges as Serious Bidder in Potential $3.5B Padres Sale

Pistons Owner Emerges as Serious Bidder in Potential $3.5B Padres Sale

NBA Owner Emerges as Serious Bidder in Potential Record Padres Sale

NBA Owner Emerges as Serious Bidder in Potential Record Padres Sale

Dale Earnhardt Jr. Reveals One Regret That Still Stands Out From His NASCAR Career

Dale Earnhardt Jr. Reveals One Regret That Still Stands Out From His NASCAR Career

Max Fried Makes Opening Day History for Yankees, Joins Elite Company

Max Fried Makes Opening Day History for Yankees, Joins Elite Company

Brad Keselowski Set for 600th Cup Start at Martinsville, Joins Elite NASCAR Company

Brad Keselowski Set for 600th Cup Start at Martinsville, Joins Elite NASCAR Company

Why Is Martinsville Called ‘The Paperclip’? Track Layout Explained

Why Is Martinsville Called ‘The Paperclip’? Track Layout Explained

Red Sox Add ‘Heated Rivalry’ Night at Fenway That Isn’t About Baseball

Red Sox Add ‘Heated Rivalry’ Night at Fenway That Isn’t About Baseball

Yu Darvish Walks Away From $16 Million as Padres Face New 2026 Reality

Yu Darvish Walks Away From $16 Million as Padres Face New 2026 Reality

NASCAR Champion Says He Has ‘No Intention’ of Staying in O’Reilly Series

NASCAR Champion Says He Has ‘No Intention’ of Staying in O’Reilly Series

Giants Gamble on Tony Vitello as New Era Begins on Opening Day

Giants Gamble on Tony Vitello as New Era Begins on Opening Day