Rob Tiongson

Rob Tiongson is a sports writer and editor originally from the Boston area and resides in the Austin, Texas, area. Tiongson has covered motorsports series like NASCAR and INDYCAR since 2008 and NHRA since 2013. Most recently, Tiongson is covering professional basketball, mainly the WNBA, and women's college basketball. While writing and editing for The Podium Finish, Tiongson currently seeks for a long-term sportswriting and sports content creating career. Tiongson enjoys editing and writing articles and features, as well as photography. Moreover, he enjoys time with his family and friends, traveling, cooking, working out and being a fun uncle or "funcle" to his nephew, niece and cat. Tiongson is an alum of Southern New Hampshire University with a Bachelor of Arts in Communication and St. Bonaventure University's renowned Jandoli School of Communication with a Master of Arts in Digital Journalism.

Stories By Rob Tiongson

NASCAR Cup Series
/ 10 months ago

Kyle Larson Starts 3rd, Pursues 3rd Career Bristol Victory

BRISTOL, Tenn. — Kyle Larson looks forward to any race weekend but especially at Bristol Motor Speedway. Besides his comfort and confidence...

By Rob Tiongson
NASCAR Cup Series
/ 10 months ago

Alex Bowman Nets Emotional Bristol Pole

BRISTOL, Tenn. — Alex Bowman may be one of the most methodical racers in the NASCAR Cup Series field with his patient,...

By Rob Tiongson
NASCAR Cup Series
/ 10 months ago

Carson Hocevar Saddles Up for Bristol

BRISTOL, Tenn. — After a strong start in the 2025 season’s first three races, Carson Hocevar was 15th in the NASCAR Cup...

By Rob Tiongson
MLS
/ 10 months ago

Charlotte FC Stuns Nashville SC with Late Rally, Wins 2-1

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – On a sun-drenched Saturday afternoon in the Queen City, Charlotte FC delivered late-match theatrics, rallying from a goal down...

By Rob Tiongson
College Basketball
/ 11 months ago

Paige Bueckers and UConn Huskies Set for National Title Duel

TAMPA, Fla. — Paige Bueckers is set to close out her illustrious college basketball career under head coach Geno Auriemma with the...

By Rob Tiongson
NASCAR Cup Series
/ 11 months ago

AJ Allmendinger Set for Darlington Duel

DARLINGTON, S.C. — AJ Allmendinger continues to find his stride in his full-time return to NASCAR Cup Series competition in 2025. Along...

By Rob Tiongson
NASCAR Cup Series
/ 11 months ago

AJ Allmendinger: Ready to Build on Long-Term Momentum

RIDGEWAY, Va. — AJ Allmendinger embraces his role at Kaulig Racing much like Jim Plunkett did with the Raiders — rising...

By Rob Tiongson
NASCAR Cup Series
/ 11 months ago

Kyle Larson Pursues 2nd Martinsville Win

RIDGEWAY, Va. — Kyle Larson may be turning a corner at Martinsville Speedway, and recent results suggest his growing confidence in...

By Rob Tiongson
NASCAR Cup Series
/ 11 months ago

Kyle Larson Earns Emphatic Homestead Win

HOMESTEAD, Fla. — Kyle Larson entered Sunday’s Straight Talk Wireless 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway with high hopes. Despite Larson’s bid to...

By Rob Tiongson
NASCAR Cup Series
/ 11 months ago

Alex Bowman Nearly Unrivaled at Homestead, Places 2nd

HOMESTEAD, Fla. — Prior to Sunday’s Straight Talk Wireless 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway, Alex Bowman simply wanted a smooth, eventless race. Bowman,...

By Rob Tiongson