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

Nick Carter, Olympic Athletes and Blippi Added to Las Vegas Lineup

Nick Carter, Olympic Athletes and Blippi Added to Las Vegas Lineup

NASCAR Champions Jimmie Johnson, Kyle Busch Surprise ‘Top Chef’ Premiere

NASCAR Champions Jimmie Johnson, Kyle Busch Surprise ‘Top Chef’ Premiere

Spire’s Jeff Dickerson Responds to Joe Gibbs Racing Lawsuit in New Court Filing

Spire’s Jeff Dickerson Responds to Joe Gibbs Racing Lawsuit in New Court Filing

Ryan Blaney Has Momentum. Can He Win Again at Las Vegas?

Ryan Blaney Has Momentum. Can He Win Again at Las Vegas?

Why NASCAR Drivers Stay Out Instead of Pitting

Why NASCAR Drivers Stay Out Instead of Pitting

How NASCAR Overtime Works: The Rule That Decides Race Finishes

How NASCAR Overtime Works: The Rule That Decides Race Finishes

Las Vegas Is Quietly Becoming One of Kyle Larson’s Best Tracks

Las Vegas Is Quietly Becoming One of Kyle Larson’s Best Tracks

NASCAR Drivers With the Most Wins at Las Vegas Motor Speedway

NASCAR Drivers With the Most Wins at Las Vegas Motor Speedway

NASCAR, IndyCar Phoenix Doubleheader Delivers Ratings Boost

NASCAR, IndyCar Phoenix Doubleheader Delivers Ratings Boost

5 Fast Facts About Las Vegas Motor Speedway

5 Fast Facts About Las Vegas Motor Speedway

Joey Logano Eyes Las Vegas Rebound After Phoenix NASCAR Mistakes

Joey Logano Eyes Las Vegas Rebound After Phoenix NASCAR Mistakes

How Many NASCAR Cup Series Races Has Ryan Blaney Won? A Look at His Biggest Victories

How Many NASCAR Cup Series Races Has Ryan Blaney Won? A Look at His Biggest Victories

Tyler Reddick Reacts After Win Streak Comes to End at Phoenix

Tyler Reddick Reacts After Win Streak Comes to End at Phoenix

How Fast NASCAR Pit Stops Really Are During a Race

How Fast NASCAR Pit Stops Really Are During a Race

NASCAR Terms Explained: 10 Phrases Every Fan Hears During a Race

NASCAR Terms Explained: 10 Phrases Every Fan Hears During a Race

Ryan Blaney Admits Penske Pressure After Cup Series Win

Ryan Blaney Admits Penske Pressure After Cup Series Win

A Pattern Is Emerging in the NASCAR Cup Series Standings

A Pattern Is Emerging in the NASCAR Cup Series Standings

How the NASCAR Cup Series Points System Works in 2026

How the NASCAR Cup Series Points System Works in 2026

Brad Keselowski Gives Injury Update After December Leg Surgery

Brad Keselowski Gives Injury Update After December Leg Surgery

Gianna Tulio, Ryan Blaney’s Wife: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know

Gianna Tulio, Ryan Blaney’s Wife: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know

Tyler Reddick Joins Exclusive NASCAR List With 2-0 Start to 2026 Season

Tyler Reddick Joins Exclusive NASCAR List With 2-0 Start to 2026 Season

Kyle Larson Crashes in Atlanta as Bubba Wallace Wins Stage 2

Kyle Larson Crashes in Atlanta as Bubba Wallace Wins Stage 2

Kyle Busch Wins Truck Series Race at EchoPark Speedway

Kyle Busch Wins Truck Series Race at EchoPark Speedway

Can Chase Elliott Win Back-to-Back at His Home Track?

Can Chase Elliott Win Back-to-Back at His Home Track?

2026 Daytona 500 TV Ratings Surge 11%

2026 Daytona 500 TV Ratings Surge 11%

Winningest Daytona 500 Drivers in NASCAR History

Winningest Daytona 500 Drivers in NASCAR History

How Jimmie Johnson Fared in His Second-to-Last Daytona 500

How Jimmie Johnson Fared in His Second-to-Last Daytona 500

Last 5 Daytona 500 Winners: What Happened Next

Last 5 Daytona 500 Winners: What Happened Next

Michael Jordan’s NASCAR Team Wins the Daytona 500

Michael Jordan’s NASCAR Team Wins the Daytona 500

Daytona 500 Big One: Which Title Favorites Were Caught?

Daytona 500 Big One: Which Title Favorites Were Caught?