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 XFINITY Series
/ 2 years ago

Chandler Smith Tallies Impressive 3rd Place at Martinsville

RIDGEWAY, Va. — For a weekend that started off rough, Chandler Smith made the most of Saturday night’s DUDE Wipes 250 at...

By Rob Tiongson
NASCAR Cup Series
/ 2 years ago

William Byron Wins at Martinsville, Hendrick Sweeps Podium

RIDGEWAY, Va. — William Byron and his No. 24 team continue to add to an incredible start to their 2024 NASCAR Cup...

By Rob Tiongson
NASCAR Cup Series
/ 2 years ago

Kyle Larson Scores 2nd at Martinsville, Retakes Points Lead

RIDGEWAY, Va. — Kyle Larson showcased his steady, quiet but confident skills as an emerging short track racer during Sunday’s Cook Out...

By Rob Tiongson
NASCAR Cup Series
/ 2 years ago

Kyle Larson Wins 2nd Pole, Looks to Defend Martinsville Win

RIDGEWAY, Va. — Kyle Larson is off to a strong start to his short track season, capturing the pole for Sunday’s Cook...

By Rob Tiongson
NASCAR Cup Series
/ 2 years ago

William Byron Confident With Strong Start for No. 24 Team

RIDGEWAY, Va. — William Byron continues to justify preseason prognostications as a leading candidate for this year’s NASCAR Cup Series champion. After...

By Rob Tiongson
NASCAR Cup Series
/ 2 years ago

Chase Elliott Hopeful At Martinsville, Starts Strong 3rd

RIDGEWAY, Va. — At any NASCAR Cup Series venue, Chase Elliott is immediately considered as a pre-race favorite. After all, he is...

By Rob Tiongson
NASCAR XFINITY Series
/ 2 years ago

Sam Mayer Seeks Strong Result, Starts 9th at Martinsville

RIDGEWAY, Va. — At some point, Sam Mayer will shake out of his funky start surrounding his 2024 NASCAR XFINTY Series season...

By Rob Tiongson
NASCAR Cup Series
/ 2 years ago

Denny Hamlin Drives to Toyota Owners 400 Victory at Richmond

RICHMOND, Va. — Denny Hamlin succeeded in his drive for five in Sunday night’s Toyota Owners 400 at Richmond Raceway. While Hamlin...

By Rob Tiongson
NASCAR Cup Series
/ 2 years ago

Kyle Larson Rallies from Late Race Spin, Finishes 3rd

RICHMOND, Va. — Kyle Larson’s path to a podium finish in Sunday night’s Toyota Owners 400 at Richmond Raceway was a tad...

By Rob Tiongson
NASCAR Cup Series
/ 2 years ago

Kyle Larson Looks to Defend Richmond Win, Secures Pole

RICHMOND, Va. — For a driver who does not believe that Richmond Raceway suits his driving style, Kyle Larson took to the...

By Rob Tiongson