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Vikrant is a NASCAR writer at EssentiallySports, fueled by a lifelong love for storytelling, precision, and the roar of the engines. Coming from a tech background, he has understood the intricacies of the NextGen car and has consistently led the horsepower debate narratives well from time to time. Apart from having become a proud father of a 5-year-old, Vikrant has enjoyed covering NASCAR star kids and the updates around driver families. His coverage on Brexton Busch, Keelan Harvick, and rising teenagers in the ARCA Series has gained traction from time to time.

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Former Champion Warns Carson Hocevar of Rick Hendrick’s Power in NASCAR

Kevin Harvick warns Carson Hocevar about angering top drivers like Hendrick’s stars. Politics could soon hit harder than wrecks.

Former NASCAR Driver Revives Decommissioned Short Track After 15 Years

Ex-NASCAR driver Matt Tifft brings Mansfield Speedway back to life after 15 years, aiming to restore its racing glory by 2026.

“It’s Personal Now” – Ricky Stenhouse Jr. Lost More Than a Race, Claims Dale Earnhardt Jr.

Dale Jr. hints at Ricky Stenhouse Jr. taking revenge after Nashville clash with Hocevar, as playoff hopes and pride hang in the balance.

NASCAR’s New Villain Wins Hometown Binder Leaving Jimmie Johnson’s Mentee in the Dust

Carson Hocevar wins big at Berlin Raceway, outshining Erik Jones and silencing critics with a hometown victory in style.

Despite Massive Fan Uproar, Amazon Prime Fails Miserably at NASCAR’s Nashville Race

Amazon Prime faced a major flop at NASCAR’s Nashville race with low ratings and disappointing viewership numbers.

NASCAR Penalty: Dale Earnhardt Jr. Given Special Favor as Star Driver’s Punishment Gets Postponed

NASCAR penalty update: Connor Zilisch's penalty after Nashville postponed, sparking debate over fairness and special treatment.

Dale Earnhardt Jr. Faces a Familiar Fight, This Time Its the Birthplace of NASCAR Stars

Dale Earnhardt Jr. may have to step in as Hickory Speedway faces decline, echoing his past efforts to save grassroots NASCAR tracks.

NASCAR Legend Gives Unpopular Verdict to Carson Hocevar’s Dale Earnhardt Imitation

Carson Hocevar’s aggression sparked comparisons to Dale Earnhardt Sr., and Kyle Petty believes the sport is holding double standards.

NASCAR Team Owner Goes Against the Community, Backing Jim France’s Unreal Audacity

Jeff Dickerson clears the air on Jim France’s rumored NASCAR entry at Sonoma, calling it just another race-day business call.

Dale Jr. Gets Teary-Eyed Seeing Fan Love for Sr., Leaves One Last Message for Him: “See You Soon”

Dale Earnhardt Jr. left a poignant message for his late father on a wall made to tribute the late Dale Earnhardt Sr. at Nashville.

Richard “The King” Petty Drops His Verdict on the Twist Nashville Brings to NASCAR

Richard Petty shares his thoughts on concrete tracks, including Nashville, and explains the challenges/advantages it brings.

Does NASCAR Also Own IMSA? What Is Their France Family Connection? Here Is Everything to Know

Does NASCAR own IMSA and does the France family's motorsports empire runs deeper than most fans realize? Here's the full story.
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