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Jahnavi Sonchhatra is a NASCAR writer at EssentiallySports, reporting from the off-track news desk with a focus on fan sentiment and cultural narratives. She covers the sport’s most debated storylines, including Denny Hamlin being told to bench his driver after a divisive move in Mexico. A member of the EssentiallySports Journalistic Excellence Program, Jahnavi brings fresh and inclusive angles to a sport she’s come to understand from both inside and beyond the paddock.

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Roger Penske’s NASCAR Driver Shuts ‘Revenge’ Calls After Sharing Bumps With Young Guns in Sonoma

Ryan Blaney, Roger Penske’s ace driver, brushes off revenge chatter after trading paint with Chase Briscoe and Chris Buescher in Sonoma.

Katherine Legge Delivers 7-Word Bold Warning to Carson Hocevar for His Sonoma Antics

Katherine Legge fired a sharp 7-word message at Carson Hocevar after Sonoma, capping off her fourth Cup start with drama on the cooldown lap.

“I Hate That” – Chase Elliott’s Aggression Backfires as He Fails to Deliver on Strategy in Sonoma

Chase Elliott’s late-race gamble at Sonoma ends in frustration despite a strong third-place run, as Briscoe and SVG pull ahead.

Ty Gibbs Promptly Acquitted of Bogus Accusations as NASCAR Hands Final Verdict

Ty Gibbs has been cleared by NASCAR following the fiery pit road clash with Brad Keselowski's crew at Sonoma.

“Thanks a F—– Lot, D—head”: Ryan Blaney Poised for Revenge as Calls Mount for Payback

Ryan Blaney was flying toward the front until Chris Buescher bumped him off-track and stole the calm from what could’ve been.

Calls for “Suspension” Raised Against Ty Gibbs as Fans Protest Extreme Move

Ty Gibbs ignites pit road chaos after clipping an RFK crew member, leading to a heated scuffle and NASCAR intervention mid-race.

Dale Earnhardt Jr. Heaps Praise on Joe Gibbs’ 18-YO Prodigy After Stunning Sonoma Drive

After a dramatic ARCA West win and a career-best Xfinity finish at Sonoma, 18-year-old William Sawalich earns Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s praise.

NASCAR Cup Driver Gets Real on $1 Million Bracket Duel With Joe Gibbs’ Grandson at Sonoma

Joe Gibbs Racing driver Ty Gibbs is feeling the heat as pressure mounts in NASCAR’s In-Season Challenge, with a hungry rival closing in.

Dale Earnhardt Jr. Compares 13-YO Keelan Harvick to NASCAR Greats After He Schooled His Father

Dale Earnhardt Jr. gave a subtle nod to Keelan Harvick’s growing talent after he beat his father, Kevin Harvick, for the third time in a row.

Kyle Larson Aware of the Threat HMS Boys Pose in Hunt for His Next Championship

Kyle Larson is quietly mounting a 2025 championship challenge as Hendrick Motorsports' trio of Byron, Elliott, and Bowman looms large.

Shane Van Gisbergen Names One Driver Who Found a Chink in His Road Course Armor

Shane Van Gisbergen has torn through every road course in NASCAR—but he admits one driver cracked his armor.

Dale Earnhardt Jr’s 7-Yo Daughter Left Embarrassed After Her First Love Connection

Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s Fourth of July weekend took a heartwarming turn when his daughter Isla had an adorable poolside crush.
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