Joe Samaniego is the founder of the GRID Ranking and GRID Network, which launched in 2017 and 2020 respectively. He also makes frequent appearances on the air for many GRID Network programs.
Multimedia Producer & Editor-In-Chief
Kobe Lambeth
Joining the team in May 2020, Kobe Lambeth has been a co-host and the Multimedia Producer of GRID Tonight, GRID Network’s flagship program covering the week’s top stories in motorsports. He is also a freelance editor for NASCAR Digital Media, Editor-In-Chief for the GRID Network website and a graduate of UNC Charlotte.
Multimedia Producer
Ben Schneider
Ben Schneider joined GRID Network in 2021 as an analyst on GRID Live Wrap-Up. Since 2022, he has been the lead co-host on GRID Encore, a Monday evening program dedicated to several lower divisions and feeder series in motorsports. Ben also writes for Brock Beard’s LASTCAR.info website and has his own YouTube channel.
Endurance Performance Index
Matt White
Matt White has been a part of the GRID Network team since its inception in 2017 and currently operates the GRID Endurance Performance Index, which is updated every Wednesday. Since 2023, he has also been a regular co-host on GRID Tonight.
Multimedia Producer & Broadcaster
Joshua Burch
A freelance motorsports broadcaster, Joshua Burch is the lead co-host on GRID Tonight. He also runs his own YouTube channel, @JBMotorsports, where he hosts popular “watch-alongs” of several motorsports series around the world.
Multimedia Journalist
Matthew Breault
Matthew Breault, a 2022 graduate of Utica University, joined the GRID Network team as an on-air contributor for GRID Live programming shortly after graduating. Since 2023, he has written weekly NASCAR Cup Series race recaps for the GRID Network website. Breault currently serves as the Communications Director for Team Hornaday Development.
Multimedia Journalist
Brandon Crosslin
Brandon Crosslin joined GRID Network in 2022 as a co-host for GRID Encore, covering NASCAR’s Xfinity Series, Craftsman Truck Series and ARCA Menards Series. He is also an on-air personality for WLIJ 1580/98.7FM in Shelbyville, Tennessee, and writes for Race Face Digital.
Multimedia Journalist
Esha Azeem
Esha Azeem joined GRID Network in 2023 to gain experience in motorsports journalism and has had a passion for Formula 1 since childhood. She is an on-air contributor for GRID Live weekend programming and Women in Motorsport.
Multimedia Journalist
Emily Sharp
Emily Sharp joined GRID Network in 2024 as an outlet to share her passions for storytelling and motorsports, especially open-wheel racing, with others. She is proud to be part of the team as an on-air contributor for GRID Live weekend programming and Women in Motorsport. Emily also enjoys spending time with the race engineers of today and tomorrow with SAE Socal, where she is currently the Secretary to the Board.
Broadcaster & Sim Racer
Jessica Ball
Jessica Ball is the lead commentator for F1 Academy on Joshua Burch’s @JBMotorsports YouTube channel and appears on GRID Live weekend programming mainly covering Formula 1. Jessica is also a sim racer for Red Bull Sim Racing and is heavily involved in the Esports world.
Multimedia Journalist
Nicole Fry
Nicole Fry operates Fans In Focus Media, focusing on Formula 1 Grand Prix guides, insider tips and key advice to make the most of your visit to the track. She also contributes to GRID Live weekend programming covering F1.
Multimedia Journalist
Jonathan Fjeld
The Managing Editor of The Racing Experts website, Jonathan Fjeld makes guest appearances on GRID Network’s live programming.
Multimedia Journalist
Mara Piacentino
Mara Piacentino joined the GRID Network team as an on-air contributor for GRID Live programming in April 2024. Based in Monza, Mara primarily covers Formula 1, though she’s passionate about all motorsport events.
Multimedia Journalist
Esha Bajwa
Esha Bajwa joined the GRID Network team in February 2025 to cover Formula 1. You can also find her with Chaos in the Paddock and across social media.
Multimedia Journalist
Tanner Smith
Tanner Smith joined the GRID Network team in January 2025 to mainly cover NASCAR and other racing series. The graduate of West Virginia University also writes for Pit Box Press.
GRID Office Dog
Kiska
Kiska is the official “office dog” of GRID Network and has been enjoying motorsports since 2018. She attended her first race at Alaska Raceway Park and enjoys spending time at Portland International Raceway.
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