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Saad Rashid is a NASCAR journalist and lead writer for EssentiallySports’ flagship newsletter—Lucky Dog on Track. With a Master’s in Media Management from Middlesex University and over three years in sports journalism, he brings sharp analytical expertise to his race-day breakdowns and Cup Series analysis at the LDOT Raceday desk. His strength lies in breaking down race strategy, driver decisions, and momentum swings—areas where his NASCAR coverage shines. Before turning to NASCAR full-time, Saad covered the soccer beat, where he interviewed the likes of Xavi Hernandez and Oliver Bierhoff.

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Christopher Bell Silences Critics at Bristol as Joe Gibbs Racing Sweeps NASCAR Playoff R1

Christopher Bell broke his longstanding winless streak to reach the playoffs Round of 12 with a win at Bristol Motor Speedway.

“What a F*ckin Joke”: Bristol Race Branded ‘Gimmick’ as Leaked Radio Leaves NASCAR Exposed

Fans vent out after a leaked radio exchange reveals NASCAR's drastic plan after an unexpected tire falloff at Bristol Motor Speedway.

Still Ringless, Still Running the Show – Denny Hamlin Doesn’t Need Your Approval

He might not have a championship, but Denny Hamlin has proving both on and off the track that he's as influential as ever.

“This Is F*cked”: HMS Driver Makes Devastating Outcry as Bristol Chaos Tests Rick Hendrick

Hendrick Motorsports' driver couldn't help but vent out his frustration after Bristol Motor Speedway sees tire falloff.

Wood Bros Relive Heartbreak as Cup Star’s Playoff Dream Goes Up in Flames in Bristol Chaos

History repeated itself for Wood Brothers Racing as their playoff run comes to an end in heartbreaking circumstances.

Bristol’s Colosseum Nights Once Lit the Skies, Now It Flickers in NASCAR’s Shadows

Bristol Motor Speedway was once a fan favourite on the calendar, but has now been relegated down the order in a recent survery.

What if NASCAR’s Best Racing Is in the Series No One’s Watching?

With NASCAR expanding and exploring new markets, long-term fans are getting their stock car racing fix from an unexpected source.

They Cheered His Rise — Now They’re Ignoring the Climb Back

Alex Bowman rose through the ranks with much fanfare, but his steep decline in recent years has taken the focus away from the racer.

The Ty Gibbs Legacy Question No One’s Answering Yet

Ty Gibbs has almost completed three full Cup Series seasons without a single win, and question marks are being raised about his performances.

Chase Elliott’s Road Course Reign Is Over — What Went Wrong?

Once a road course king, Chase Elliott's inability to adapt in the Next-Gen car has seen performances fall at tracks that he once thrived in.

Brad Keselowski Calls Out Lack of Support After Gateway Meltdown

Despite leading laps and finishing second in Stage 2, Brad Keselowski finished outside the top-10 at World Wide Technology Raceway.

Josh Berry Opens Up About Gateway Heartbreak as Chase Elliott Hurts His Playoff Chances

Josh Berry finds himself in a must-win situation at Bristol Motor Speedway after being wrecked by Chase Elliott at Gateway.
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