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

NTT INDYCAR Series
/ 2 years ago

Kanaan Confident and Calm Ahead of Final Indianapolis 500 Start

SPEEDWAY, Ind. – The prospect of an Indianapolis 500 without Tony Kanaan behind the wheel of a competitive entry seems absurd...

By Rob Tiongson
NTT INDYCAR Series
/ 2 years ago

Alexander Rossi Pursues Second Win In “Best Race in the World”

SPEEDWAY, Ind. – Long before Alexander Rossi became one of the household names of the NTT IndyCar Series, he pursued his...

By Rob Tiongson
NTT INDYCAR Series
/ 2 years ago

Pato O’Ward Vies for Indianapolis 500 Win After Runner-Up in 2022

SPEEDWAY, Ind. – Wherever Pato O’Ward goes, the throngs of NTT IndyCar Series fans flock regardless of the track. Whether it...

By Rob Tiongson
NTT INDYCAR Series
/ 2 years ago

Power Hopeful About Pursuit of Second Indianapolis 500 Win

SPEEDWAY, Ind. – Without a doubt, Will Power is one of NTT IndyCar Series’ most decorated racers in this discipline’s history....

By Rob Tiongson
NTT INDYCAR Series
/ 2 years ago

Newgarden Vies to Be Focused, Accurate and Decisive at Indy

SPEEDWAY, Ind. – When Josef Newgarden pursued his dreams to be a competitive racer, his beginnings were rather unique. At age...

By Rob Tiongson
NASCAR Cup Series
/ 2 years ago

Larson Wins Third NASCAR All-Star Race, Dominates at North Wilkesboro

NORTH WILKESBORO, N.C. – If anyone wonders why Kyle Larson’s nickname is “Yung Money,” perhaps Sunday night’s NASCAR All-Star Race provides...

By Rob Tiongson
NASCAR Cup Series
/ 2 years ago

Blaney Claws His Way to Sixth Place Result at North Wilkesboro

NORTH WILKESBORO, N.C. – All things considered, Ryan Blaney and his No. 12 Wrangler/Menards Ford Mustang brigade managed to find themselves...

By Rob Tiongson
NASCAR Cup Series
/ 2 years ago

Ryan Blaney Hopes to Defend NASCAR All-Star Race Win

NORTH WILKESBORO, N.C. – Unlike most of the NASCAR Cup Series field, Ryan Blaney has some experience competing at the 0.625-mile...

By Rob Tiongson
NASCAR Cup Series
/ 2 years ago

Kyle Larson Vies for Third NASCAR All-Star Race Win

NORTH WILKESBORO, N.C. – Prior to Sunday night’s NASCAR All-Star Race at North Wilkesboro Speedway, it was a bit of unknown...

By Rob Tiongson
NASCAR Cup Series
/ 2 years ago

Suárez and Buescher Clinch Front Row Spots for NASCAR All-Star Race

NORTH WILKESBORO, N.C. – Prior to Sunday night’s battle for $1 million, the NASCAR All-Star Race field duked it out for...

By Rob Tiongson