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Rajnish Kumar is a NASCAR journalist at EssentiallySports, reporting from the RaceDay Desk with a focus on the Cup, Xfinity, and Truck Series. He specializes in pit strategy, race-day decisions, and track-specific variables such as fuel windows and restart lane selection. In May 2025, he correctly highlighted Ross Chastain’s two-tire gamble during the Coca-Cola 600 overtime restart—a rare move off the bottom lane—earning praise for his timely insight. Grounded in a respect for NASCAR’s technical evolution and legacy, Rajnish delivers accessible yet precise storytelling that matches the pace of today’s stock car fan.

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William Byron Bluntly Shuts Down HMS Slump Narrative in 1-Word

William Byron addresses his HMS slump narrative in the recent months ahead of the Darlington race on Sunday.

Denny Hamlin Slams NASCAR Playoff ‘Randomness’ for Hurting Star Power of True Champions

Denny Hamlin critiques NASCAR playoffs’ randomness while eyeing his first title with cautious optimism this postseason

NASCAR Publicly Leaks Michael Jordan & Denny Hamlin’s Explcit Texts in Fiery Lawsuit Drama

NASCAR antitrust lawsuit erupts as Michael Jordan's explosive texts targeting France family are revealed in courtroom drama

Joey Logano Sheds 5-Word Parenting Wisdom as Teammate Ryan Blaney Braces for Fatherhood

Joey Logano shares no-nonsense parenting advice, revealing the essential gear and mindset for NASCAR dads balancing family and racing

Denny Hamlin Confesses Playoffs Scare as Past Mishaps Haunts 2025 Championship Odds

Denny Hamlin opens up on his elusive championship pursuit, revealing the brutal truth behind 19 playoff runs and his 2025 mindset

Dale Jr Publicly Shuts Down NASCAR Community’s ‘Big-One Blame’ in 3-Words

Dale Earnhardt Jr. delivers a blunt 3-word verdict on Daytona's big wreck, defiantly shutting down NASCAR's toxic blame culture.

Chase Briscoe Puts Entire Cup Garage on Notice for Title Fight With Bold Championship Claim

Chase Briscoe's bold playoff confidence and JGR culture put the NASCAR Cup Series garage on high alert for his title run.

SVG Playoff Narrative Gets Major Boost as NASCAR Insiders Drop Bold Verdict

Shane van Gisbergen's playoff run is debated: can his road course dominance overcome oval challenges for a deep playoff push?

HMS Veteran Reveals True Feelings on Alex Bowman’s Playoff Redemption

Alex Bowman enters the 2025 NASCAR playoffs seeking redemption, with an HMS veteran weighing in on his playoff potential.

Dale Jr. Issues Clear NASCAR Warning as Engine Woes Threaten Ram’s Truck Ambitions

Dale Earnhardt Jr. shares bold insights on Dodge’s future on engine challenges; shares ideas for improving superspeedway racing.

Fans Plead Chase Elliott to Recapture Winning Formula Amidst NASCAR Playoffs Pressure

Chase Elliott faces playoff pressure with fan-fueled advice, past clashes, and bold challenges shaping his championship journey.

NASCAR Driver Becomes ‘Man of the People’ After Heartfelt Gesture Wins Fans Over

NASCAR Driver for spire motorsports wins hearts off-track with a kind gesture at Daytona, proving loyalty goes beyond racing
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