Sumedha Mukherjee

“A Completely Different Sport”: Shane Van Gisbergen Traces Sky-High Gap Between Him and Seasoned NASCAR Drivers

Uncategorized / By

At the end of 2024, Shane Van Gisbergen said he was “getting thrown to the sharks in the Cup series.” The Kiwi speedster started his full-time NASCAR ride on a good note, fetching three Xfinity Series wins. But indeed, as his apprehensions told him, the Cup Series held in story difficult times. Across 15 Cup Series […]

The post “A Completely Different Sport”: Shane Van Gisbergen Traces Sky-High Gap Between Him and Seasoned NASCAR Drivers appeared first on EssentiallySports.

“I Got Four Speeding Tickets” – Dale Earnhardt’s Birthday Gift That Dale Jr Still Holds Close After 37 Long Years

Uncategorized / By

A motorsports athlete’s first-ever vehicle – seems like the title for a good story, right? When that athlete is Dale Earnhardt Jr, the story is a spicy thriller. NASCAR’s most popular icon already owns an eclectic car collection. From a weathered 1948 Chevy TK Pickup to a custom-built 1972 Chevy Camaro, each vehicle in his […]

The post “I Got Four Speeding Tickets” – Dale Earnhardt’s Birthday Gift That Dale Jr Still Holds Close After 37 Long Years appeared first on EssentiallySports.

Shane Van Gisbergen Bids Adieu to Daniel Suárez After Potentially Pushing Him Off the Team

Uncategorized / By

“Unfortunately, I have felt a few things are missing for the last several months.” Daniel Suárez’s emotional words a few days ago spoke volumes about his misery in NASCAR. While his No. 99 Chevrolet failed to fetch consistent speeds on racetracks, Suarez’s Trackhouse Racing teammates were soaring ahead in 2025. That includes Shane Van Gisbergen, […]

The post Shane Van Gisbergen Bids Adieu to Daniel Suárez After Potentially Pushing Him Off the Team appeared first on EssentiallySports.

Dale Earnhardt Jr. Reveals How Amy’s Unplanned Love Confession Caught Him Off Guard

Uncategorized / By

“Man, your time is running out. Amy is a good girl. What are you waiting for?” This was a comment that Dale Earnhardt Jr got from a fan in 2015. He had already known his girlfriend, Amy Reimann, for six years, and the NASCAR fanbase was yet to hear good news. After all, they were […]

The post Dale Earnhardt Jr. Reveals How Amy’s Unplanned Love Confession Caught Him Off Guard appeared first on EssentiallySports.

Fans Brutally Shatter NASCAR’s Nostalgic Euphoria About Its Founding Fathers

Uncategorized / By

A year ago, Kyle Larson made a sensational comment. He said he is a “better all-around driver” than Max Verstappen, a 4-time F1 champion who has been hailed as the world’s greatest driver. In other words, Larson was placing himself on a global motorsports pedestal. However, he received multiple reality checks. These were not only […]

The post Fans Brutally Shatter NASCAR’s Nostalgic Euphoria About Its Founding Fathers appeared first on EssentiallySports.

Fans Brutally Shatter NASCAR’s Nostalgic Euphoria About Its Founding Fathers

Uncategorized / By

A year ago, Kyle Larson made a sensational comment. He said he is a “better all-around driver” than Max Verstappen, a 4-time F1 champion who has been hailed as the world’s greatest driver. In other words, Larson was placing himself on a global motorsports pedestal. However, he received multiple reality checks. These were not only […]

The post Fans Brutally Shatter NASCAR’s Nostalgic Euphoria About Its Founding Fathers appeared first on EssentiallySports.

Fans Buzz as Three-Time IndyCar Champion Fuels NASCAR Speculation With 3-Word Verdict

Uncategorized / By

Who does not love a marvelous crossover? NASCAR, however, has been mostly confined within its borders since its inception 76 years ago. The stock car racing series prides itself on its North Carolina roots, and fans cherish the Earnhardt-Petty racing nostalgia. However, that has not stopped NASCAR entities from racing in other disciplines. Now, fans […]

The post Fans Buzz as Three-Time IndyCar Champion Fuels NASCAR Speculation With 3-Word Verdict appeared first on EssentiallySports.

‘Severity Unknown:’ How NASCAR’s Caution Policy Is Failing Drivers and Fans Alike?

Uncategorized / By

“Need help,” was the feeble alarm call that sounded on the No. 51 Ford’s radio. Shane Van Gisbergen was in the lead with Ty Gibbs and Tyler Reddick in hot pursuit of him. Not that NASCAR deliberately wanted SVG to clinch his second win of the season. Yet the 35+ seconds for which Cody Ware’s […]

The post ‘Severity Unknown:’ How NASCAR’s Caution Policy Is Failing Drivers and Fans Alike? appeared first on EssentiallySports.

Michael Jordan and Co. Risking Complete Exit From NASCAR After Losing Injunction Ruling

Uncategorized / By

“It’s hard to picture a winner if this goes to the mat — or to the flag—in this case.” Judge Kenneth Bell’s ominous words a month earlier rang alarm bells for the NASCAR lawsuit. Since September 2024, Michael Jordan and Bob Jenkins have been in a legal battle with stock car racing behemoth NASCAR. After […]

The post Michael Jordan and Co. Risking Complete Exit From NASCAR After Losing Injunction Ruling appeared first on EssentiallySports.

NASCAR Community Goes Berserk as Beloved Champion Hints at Return to Cup Series

Uncategorized / By

“That one kind of caught me off guard…hopefully he winds up somewhere where he’ll make a difference because I think he can.” These were Kevin Harvick’s words in late April, soon after his former crew chief inexplicably lost his job. After serving as Justin Haley’s crew chief for nine races in 2025, Rodney Childers parted […]

The post NASCAR Community Goes Berserk as Beloved Champion Hints at Return to Cup Series appeared first on EssentiallySports.

English Spanish