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Saad Rashid is a NASCAR Writer at EssentiallySports. After venturing into the world of sports journalism about 5 years back, he went on to write countless articles for sports like NASCAR, F1, and Soccer. During this time, he even interviewed some of the most prominent names in the sports industry, like Xavi Hernandez, Oliver Bierhoff, and Velimir Stjepanović. While his expertise now lies in race analysis for Cup events, he is equally enthusiastic to go through and cover the top NASCAR podcasts like 'Actions Detrimental with Denny Hamlin'.

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NASCAR Could Face the Biggest Blow in Recent History With TikTok on the Brim of Elimination

NASCAR could face a significant blow after TikTok's future appears to be uncertain despite Trump's government handing a temporary lifeline.

Dale Earnhardt Jr Applauds Historic Partner’s Resilience Amidst Financial Unrest

Dale Earnhardt Jr. hailed short tracks for their efforts to improve their infrastructure, despite struggling financially in recent years.

7x National Champion Reveals Why He Rejected Formula 1 for American Motorsport Legends

Taking a trip down memory lane, seven-time American National Championship winner reflects on rejecting a move to Formula 1.

Brad Keselowski Warns of the Looming Threat in Wake of Michael Jordan’s Lawsuit Aftermath

In a candid interview with Kelley Earnhardt, RFK Racing's co-owner Brad Keselowski highlighted the risks involved with the ongoing lawsuit.

Biggest and Most Dramatic Examples of Butterfly Effect in NASCAR Ft. Jeff Gordon and Dale Earnhardt Jr.

Here are five butterfly effect examples that drastically changed the trajectory of the NASCAR world in an instant.

The Curse Of No Glory: Curious Case of NASCAR Driver Who Only Comes Second

A prominent NASCAR star now holds the unflattering record of having the most runner-up finishes without a win in the Xfinity Series.

NASCAR’s Erik Jones Steps Up to Aid Flood-Affected Livestock in NC

Legacy Motor Club's Erik Jones is living up to his philanthropic reputation by providing relief to Hurricane Helene's affected victims.

10x Grammy Winner Reveals the Origins of Dale Jr.’s Nearly $2 Billion Partner

Dale Earnhardt Jr's Daytona 500 collaborator has revealed the inside story behind how Traveller Whiskey came into being.

Chase Elliott Grateful to NASCAR’s Grassroots Amidst Their Recent Efforts to Boost It

Chase Elliott reflects on the impact of grassroots racing on his career ahead of his return to the SpeedFest Super Late Model event.

Dale Earnhardt Jr. Mourns Friend Martin Truex Jr.’s Loss With the NASCAR Community

Martin Truex Jr.'s father has passed away at the age of 66, prompting the NASCAR community to unite in mourning the loss of the former racer.

Dale Jr.’s Daytona Partner Gets Candid on ‘Selfish’ Motives Behind JR Motorsports’ Cup Entry

Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s partner has complimented the No. 40 Chevy's design ahead of the JR Motorsports Cup Series debut attempt at the Daytona 500.

Chili Bowl Officials Issue Brutal Warning After Tire Culprit’s Ejection: “Not Going to Sit Here and Babysit”

The Chili Bowl Nationals inspectors are cracking down on tire doping culprits, banning those found guilty for the 2026 iteration.
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