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The Players’ Tribune is a new media company that provides athletes with a platform to connect directly with their fans, in their own words. Founded by Derek Jeter, The Players’ Tribune publishes first-person articles from athletes, providing unique insight into the daily sports conversation. Through impactful and powerful long- and short-form articles, video series and podcasts, The Players’ Tribune brings fans closer than ever to the games they love.

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It all started with kart racing in Mexico. Now, Daniel Suarez is turning his NASCAR dreams into reality.

Daniel Suarez

"Hi team! I’m on my way to China after the second grand prix of the season in Bahrain. Watch below for my thoughts on the weekend and our team heading to Sha

Brendon Hartley

I was lucky enough to spend two extra weeks in Australia after the Grand Prix, having some laughs and training with Mark Webber.

Brendon Hartley

I'm here in Melbourne after the first grand prix of the season. Here are my thoughts on the weekend and our team heading into Bahrain.

Brendon Hartley

"In 2009, I was one injury or illness away from racing an F1 car. That close. And that’s when it all began to fall apart."

Brendon Hartley

For her final NASCAR race at Daytona, Danica Patrick went back to her roots — reuniting with former crew chief Tony Eury Jr., and...

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Even if how it all came together wasn’t exactly the way I would have liked, I realize now that this is the perfect way for me to finish.

Danica Patrick

This place — and what I’ve accomplished here — means a lot to me. I hope to always have a great connection to Talladega and these fans. They’ve done so much for

Dale Earnhardt Jr.

The relationship between a driver and a race engineer is paramount to a team’s success. After eight years together,Simon Pagenaud and Ben Bretzman have one of t

Simon Pagenaud

On May 28, I won't be in Monaco. I'll be in Indianapolis. Because I need to be. Because I’m a racer. I always have been, and I always will be.

Fernando Alonso

Nothing gets you ready for the final few miles of a Sunday at Indy. Unless you’ve been there before. In the 2012 race, I was there. And I thought I had it.

Takuma Sato

I think if you had a crystal ball and told us what this season was going to be like, we’d have laughed you out of the conversation.

User2, Kyle Busch, Joey Logano and Kyle Larson

Dear Mario. If you’re reading this, it means you've arrived in America. It's 1955, your family doesn't speak any English and your father has $125 to his name.

Mario Andretti

The feeling is still exactly the same every time I strap in. I will not be pushed around. I will not be intimidated. I’m not lifting.

Danica Patrick

It's unbelievable to me that someone in his first time at Indy could actually win it. And even more unbelievable that it could be me.

Alexander Rossi
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