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NASCAR Editor

Somin Bhattacharjee

Somin Bhattacharjee is a NASCAR Editor at EssentiallySports with over four years of experience. His early years in sports journalism were shaped by Formula 1, but it was stock car racing that piqued his interest. Having covered a bunch of other sports like basketball, NFL, and Tennis, his multi-sports lens informs the structured and broader approach to his coverage. What further separates Somin's editorial perspective is the time he's spent on the other side of the scoreboard - leading teams on the ground and serving as a Sports Representative during his graduation years.

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RFK Racing Takes Stand Against Ryan Preece’s NASCAR Penalty After Kyle Busch Walked Away Unpunished at Texas

RFK Racing decides to challenge NASCAR's decision to penalize Ryan Preece with their other driver Kyle Busch under the microscope.

Dale Earnhardt Jr Hands Vital Nod to Carson Hocevar Met Gala Move as NASCAR Star Finds Mainstream Spotlight

Hear what Dale Earnhardt Jr. has to say about NASCAR's newest Cup Series winner Carson Hocevar's Met Gala appearance.

Gianna Blaney Details Emotional Toll on Husband Ryan Blaney’s Racing While Facing Pregnancy Scare

Discover what Ryan Blaney went through emotionally during his wife Gianna Blaney's pregnancy scares in 2025.

“Have Some Standards”: Fans Call for NASCAR to Flip Kyle Busch’s Penalty Verdict

Learn what fans had to say about Kyle Busch escaping his controversial Texas Speedway moment without a penalty.

“All Done for Sponsors”: Voice Raised Against FOX Sports as NASCAR Fans Grow Tired of Greedy Practices

NASCAR fans unite to criticize Fox Sports for their poor broadcasting practices and demands changes in the future.

“It’s Scary”: Chase Elliott & Co. Urge NASCAR to Introduce New Safety Rule Amid Rising Concern

Chase Elliott's team calls for changes to pit-lane rules following the chaotic showing at the Texas Motor Speedway.
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