Anjani Gothandaraman is a NASCAR Writer at EssentiallySports. A former editor turned motorsports enthusiast, Anjani’s love for speed was sparked by Herbie: Fully Loaded and has only grown since. The roar of engines, and split-second drama are what fuel her passion for the sport. With a sharp editorial background, she brings clarity and accuracy to post-event coverage, diving deep into the chaos to deliver compelling and trustworthy stories. When she’s not chasing the latest NASCAR scoop, Anjani is usually caught in the books or binge-worthy shows—channeling that same energy into her writing to bring the thrill of the track alive for readers.
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Roger Penske’s Third Driver Opens Up About the Mounting Pressure Under Disastrous Circumstances
After taking the Jack Links 500 for Team Penske, Austin Cindric revealed the mounting pressure as the team navigates winning issues
Ryan Blaney Continues His Cycle of Misfortune as He Falls Victim to a Ford Implosion
Ryan Blaney’s tough season continues as he suffers another heartbreaking DNF at Talladega, falling victim to a Ford implosion.
Brad Keselowski Disheartened Yet Optimistic After a Horrific Day for RFK Racing
Brad Keselowski stays optimistic after RFK Racing’s tough Talladega crash, eyeing a strong playoff push in upcoming races.
William Byron Takes a Crack at NASCAR’s Super Speedway Package As Talladega Delivered a Surprise
William Byron reflects on a missed opportunity at Talladega, criticizing NASCAR's superspeedway package after a surprise-filled race.
Carson Hocevar Shows Regret After Talladega Amidst Backstage Drama At Spire Motorsports
Carson Hocevar’s bold protest against NASCAR's fuel-saving rules at Talladega backfires, leaving him with regret and no playoff points.
Kyle Larson Handicapped by NASCAR’s Reluctance Despite Nearly Overcoming His Superspeedway Bump
Kyle Larson battles NASCAR's ongoing Next Gen car issues after putting together his best Cup Series superspeedway performance.
Talladega goes from bad to Worse for Spire Motorsports After Losing Another Key Member before the Race
Spire Motorsport's Talladega weekend takes a shocking turn as veteran crew chief Rodney Childers exits abruptly.
Jesse Love Yet Again Goes top After Richard Childress’s Bid Against NASCAR Gets Rejected
Jesse Love bounces back after his disqualification and Richard Childress Racing locks out the front row at Talladega
NASCAR Veteran Michael Waltrip Reflects on Broadcasting Breakthrough, Inspired by Big Brother Darrell Waltrip
NASCAR veteran Michael Waltrip reflects on his journey from racer to broadcaster in an interview with Kevin Harvick.
NASCAR Broadcaster Reminiscences of Snubbing “Jalopies” Only to Get Hooked by the Mayhem
Veteran NASCAR broadcaster Mike Joy recalls how he once snubbed stock car racing as "just a bunch of jalopies," only to fall in love with the mayhem.
Kyle Larson Battles Hybrid Woes in Indy 500 Return, Sparking Setup Concerns Early
Concerns about the hybrid system cause setup troubles for Kyle Larson's team. Will the #17 Arrow McLaren Chevrolet endure the Indy 500 run?
