NASCAR Editor
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.
“Played Out Horribly”– NASCAR Veteran Dissects Richmond Caution Chaos That Flipped Bubble Battle
The Chase bubble picture changed completely for Ryan Preece and Shane van Gisbergen after the Richmond Cup Series race. Learn why.
Bizarre Compound Fire Added to NASCAR’s Truck Series Chaos at Richmond, Reveals Insider
A bizarre fire due to bad weather conditions left everyone scrambling at the Richmond Speedway according to NASCAR insider.
NASCAR’s Rival Series Implosion Consumes Iconic Racing Venue Days After Rockingham Heartbreak
IHRA, who wanted to rival NASCAR at one point, have just added to the misery of yet another historic race track, days after Rockingham.
Former Driver Unmasks How Family Business Money Is Dictating Modern NASCAR Grid Spots
Former driver Rick Mast joins others in saying how NASCAR grids are now being influenced by drivers who come from money.
Former NASCAR Icon Won’t Map Out Racing Future Despite Matching Kyle Larson’s pace at Knoxville
Learn what NASCAR icon and Sprint Racing veteran Kasey Kahne has to say about his Knoxville plans after a solid display at the Nationals.
“Nobody Likes A Thief”- Dirt Racing Icon Makes Desperate $1000 Public Plea For Stolen Race Car
Dirt Racing legend Randle Chupp asks the racing community for support after his Late Model car got stolen last week.
“Would Be Tracking Donald Trump or Taylor Swift”- Kyle Larson Silences Skeptics Clinching 4th Knoxville Nationals Championship
Kyle Larson gives a defiant response to the critics who had negative things to say about his participation in the Knoxville Nationals.
“Losing Value to That Award”– Corey Heim Drops Bold Verdict on NASCAR’s Rookie Ban
Corey Heim responds to NASCAR's decision to change the Rookie of the Year award rules ahead of his first full-time Cup Series season.
“None Of Us Might Seem Confident”– Kyle Larson Addresses HMS’ Championship Readiness With Honest Claim
The NASCAR community may have counted Kyle Larson and Hendrick Motorsports out, but the defending Cup Champ refuses to do so
“Hard Not to Picture Him”– Dave Alpern Drops Touching Reveal on Bringing Back Iconic Kyle Busch Scheme
Learn what Joe Gibbs Racing President Dave Alpern has to say about the return of Kyle Busch's iconic sponsor for one night
Austin Dillon Opens Up on RCR’s Painful Reality After Kyle Busch’s Death
Austin Dillon paints a picture of life at Richard Childress Racing since the tragic passing of Kyle Busch in May 2026.
Samantha Busch Chokes Up as Kyle Busch’s Iconic Sponsor Returns to NASCAR with JGR
A touching tribute from Joe Gibbs Racing and Ty Gibbs to Kyle Busch involves the return of his iconic suit and livery.
