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

Mark Martin Calls Denny Hamlin ‘One of the Greatest’ After Vegas Win

Mark Martin Calls Denny Hamlin ‘One of the Greatest’ After Vegas Win

What Is the Darlington Stripe? NASCAR’s Most Famous Mark, Explained

What Is the Darlington Stripe? NASCAR’s Most Famous Mark, Explained

Darlington Just Got Tougher: NASCAR’s New Package Raises the Stakes

Darlington Just Got Tougher: NASCAR’s New Package Raises the Stakes

Alex Bowman Darlington Status Update: Out of Xfinity Race, Cup Return Unclear

Alex Bowman Darlington Status Update: Out of Xfinity Race, Cup Return Unclear

Daniel Suárez ‘Lost Respect’ for Ross Chastain After Vegas Clash as NASCAR Reacts

Daniel Suárez ‘Lost Respect’ for Ross Chastain After Vegas Clash as NASCAR Reacts

Denny Hamlin Calls Out Ross Chastain After Las Vegas Clash With Daniel Suárez

Denny Hamlin Calls Out Ross Chastain After Las Vegas Clash With Daniel Suárez

Joe Gibbs Racing Lawsuit Against Chris Gabehart Moves Forward After Court Ruling

Joe Gibbs Racing Lawsuit Against Chris Gabehart Moves Forward After Court Ruling

Dale Earnhardt Throwback Returning to Darlington

Dale Earnhardt Throwback Returning to Darlington

Denny Hamlin’s 5 Greatest NASCAR Wins

Denny Hamlin’s 5 Greatest NASCAR Wins

Michael Jordan’s NASCAR Empire Dominates the Start of 2026

Michael Jordan’s NASCAR Empire Dominates the Start of 2026

Joe Gibbs Racing–Spire Legal Dispute Heads to Court Monday: What to Know

Joe Gibbs Racing–Spire Legal Dispute Heads to Court Monday: What to Know

Virginia Lawmakers Create NASCAR Caucus to Support Martinsville, Richmond Tracks

Virginia Lawmakers Create NASCAR Caucus to Support Martinsville, Richmond Tracks

Denny Hamlin Passes Kevin Harvick on NASCAR’s All-Time Wins List With Las Vegas Victory

Denny Hamlin Passes Kevin Harvick on NASCAR’s All-Time Wins List With Las Vegas Victory

23XI Racing Reveals Kurt Busch Tribute Scheme at Las Vegas

23XI Racing Reveals Kurt Busch Tribute Scheme at Las Vegas

Who Is Jordan Fish? 5 Fast Facts About Denny Hamlin’s Fiancée

Who Is Jordan Fish? 5 Fast Facts About Denny Hamlin’s Fiancée

Kyle Busch Says He Spoke With Writer About ‘Days of Thunder’ Sequel

Kyle Busch Says He Spoke With Writer About ‘Days of Thunder’ Sequel

Danica Patrick Raises Eyebrows With Donald Trump Comparison

Danica Patrick Raises Eyebrows With Donald Trump Comparison

Chase Elliott, Kyle Larson React to Alex Bowman’s Vertigo Diagnosis

Chase Elliott, Kyle Larson React to Alex Bowman’s Vertigo Diagnosis

NASCAR Ejects 4 Car Chiefs After Las Vegas Inspection Failures

NASCAR Ejects 4 Car Chiefs After Las Vegas Inspection Failures

Christopher Bell Wins Las Vegas Pole as JGR Sweeps Top 3

Christopher Bell Wins Las Vegas Pole as JGR Sweeps Top 3

Tyler Reddick Is on a Hot Streak. Can He Keep It Going at Las Vegas?

Tyler Reddick Is on a Hot Streak. Can He Keep It Going at Las Vegas?

Dale Earnhardt Jr. Makes His Feelings Clear About Historic NASCAR Track

Dale Earnhardt Jr. Makes His Feelings Clear About Historic NASCAR Track

Brad Keselowski Reveals Ryan Blaney Test That Left NASCAR ‘So Mad’

Brad Keselowski Reveals Ryan Blaney Test That Left NASCAR ‘So Mad’

‘Days of Thunder’ Sequel Buzz Builds as Hollywood Writer Visits NASCAR Races

‘Days of Thunder’ Sequel Buzz Builds as Hollywood Writer Visits NASCAR Races

NASCAR Updates Pit Stall Cleaning Rules Before Las Vegas

NASCAR Updates Pit Stall Cleaning Rules Before Las Vegas

Ty Gibbs Flips Into Fence During Sprint Car Crash at Las Vegas

Ty Gibbs Flips Into Fence During Sprint Car Crash at Las Vegas

5 Wild NASCAR Moments at Las Vegas Motor Speedway

5 Wild NASCAR Moments at Las Vegas Motor Speedway

Justin Allgaier Fast Facts: JR Motorsports Driver, NASCAR Wins and Career

Justin Allgaier Fast Facts: JR Motorsports Driver, NASCAR Wins and Career

Alex Bowman Fast Facts: Hendrick Motorsports Driver, No. 48 Career and Wins

Alex Bowman Fast Facts: Hendrick Motorsports Driver, No. 48 Career and Wins

Justin Allgaier Set for TV Cameo as NASCAR Momentum Builds

Justin Allgaier Set for TV Cameo as NASCAR Momentum Builds