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Dipti Sood

Dipti Sood is a NASCAR writer at EssentiallySports. What began as an interest in Formula 1 gradually expanded into a wider motorsports world for her. A B.A. graduate and current law student, Dipti has spent over four years in content writing, working across niches before directing that range toward sports journalism. Her introduction to NASCAR came through Ross Chastain's Hail Melon move, a moment that has stayed with her and sharpened her curiosity for the sport. With over a year of dedicated sports journalism experience, she follows Kyle Larson and Hendrick Motorsports closely, bringing an informed perspective to her Cup Series coverage.

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Former NASCAR Team Owner Suggests Trophy Overhaul To Honor Kyle Busch After Charlotte Announcement

Kyle Busch left the sport but his mark remains. It continues to rule the heart of many, and that is why Tommy Baldwin gave a suggestion.

“Don’t Know How My Name Got Drawn”– Chase Elliott Breaks Silence on Surprising Garage Alliance Honoring Kyle Busch

Chase Elliott is all set to honor Kyle Busch in a different way. Here's what he feels about the opportunity provided to him here.

“Ended Joey’s Championship Hopes”– Denny Hamlin Drops Blunt Reality Check On Isolated Cup Driver After Atlanta Loss

Denny Hamlin passed the verdict on two similar incidents that perfectly established how driver ego could negatively impact a race.

“Don’t Want to See This Guy Win” – Kevin Harvick Unmasks Toxic Garage Strategy as Cup Star’s ‘Friendship’ Stereotype Backfires

Carson Hocevar seems to have manifested the lone wolf personality he adopts whenever on air, now that has come back to bite him on the track.

Roger Penske’s White House Alliance Challenges Indy 500’s Racing Prestige With Largest Free Race in History

Roger Penske reached the white house and delivered something only a man of his stature could've. It's the Freedom 250 Grand Prix Washington.

“Not What I Saw” – Insider Openly Rejects NASCAR’s Confusing Logic Behind Brutal Bubba Wallace Penalty

Bubba Wallace was heavily penalized in Atlanta. Two experts from the sport sat to break down what actually happened there on track.

“People Have Been Hypercritical”- JGR Insider Breaks Silence on Toxic Fan Backlash Plaguing Joe Gibbs’ Grandson

Joe Gibbs always has a huge dilemma facing him. It is whether to be a team owner or a grandfather. Ty Gibbs finds himself confused by it.

“Went to Tell Him Sorry” – Joe Gibbs’ Grandson Calls Out Bubba Wallace’s Disrespect After Failed Atlanta Push

An unfair, brutal night in Atlanta for Ty Gibbs and Bubba Wallace boiled over into a tense post-race confrontation between the teammates.

NASCAR Veteran Drops 6-Word Verdict to Justify Zane Smith’s Deeply Personal Garage Hatred

Zane Smith has taken the spot of the sport's outspoken hero or villain. Depends where you're looking from. Kenny is looking at it as "good."

“Don’t Know if I Should Say Anything”– Denny Hamlin Leaks NASCAR Quiet Technical Fix Ahead of Daytona

Denny Hamlin has been teasing some changes to the Daytona track. Since he is on the NASCAR competition committee, Hamlin's got insider info.

“There Is No Line”- Wronged RFK Racing Star Cites Denny Hamlin as He Unmasks NASCAR’s Broken Penalty Bias

Ryan Preece is still pissed at the $50000 he had to pay NASCAR for a penalty he did not deserve. But what can be said of their decision?

“We’ll Have to Go to Couples Counseling”– Sarcastic Carson Hocevar Humiliates Zane Smith Over Personal Hatred

Carson Hocevar, like most of his incidents on track, is taking on Zane Smith with a smile. The problem is, Smith feels it's a sly one.
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