Saad Rashid is a NASCAR Writer at EssentiallySports. After venturing into the world of sports journalism about 5 years back, he went on to write countless articles for sports like NASCAR, F1, and Soccer. During this time, he even interviewed some of the most prominent names in the sports industry, like Xavi Hernandez, Oliver Bierhoff, and Velimir Stjepanović. While his expertise now lies in race analysis for Cup events, he is equally enthusiastic to go through and cover the top NASCAR podcasts like 'Actions Detrimental with Denny Hamlin'.
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NASCAR’s Short Track Moguls Lose Their Founding Member After 9 Years of History-Making
A prominent NASCAR crew chief has stepped down from the short track racing scene after almost a decade of being involved with his company.
Kyle Busch’s Year-Long Talladega Misery Resurfaced, Leaving Rowdy Praying for the Big One
Despite making a strong start to the race, Kyle Busch's day just went from bad to worse at Talladega Superspeedway.
Denny Hamlin Raises Concern Over Roger Penske’s Team as Internal Conflict Takes Over at Talladega
Denny Hamlin weighs in on the controversy surrounding Joey Logano's rant directed at Austin Cindric at Talladega Superspeedway.
Denny Hamlin Confronts Ross Chastain Over “Bulls—— Racing,” Urges NASCAR for Severe Consequences
Despite making a bright start to the 2025 Jack Link's 500, Denny Hamlin faded away as the race progressed and blamed it on Ross Chastain.
Denny Hamlin Puts Nearly a $2 Million Price Tag on NASCAR Fans’ Dreams Ahead of the All-Star Race
23XI Racing co-owner Denny Hamlin weighs in on NASCAR's 'Run What Ya Brung' All-Star concept in the latest iteration of his podcast.
Dale Earnhardt’s Successor at Talladega Defends His Partner in Crime With “Just Racing” Claim
The 2025 Ag-Pro 300 winner has backed his teammate in the post-race press conference, after he was involved in a last-lap incident.
Ricky Stenhouse Jr. Discredits NASCAR’s Era Defining Racing With Fans Split in Two Minds
Going against the popular narrative, Ricky Stenhouse Jr. weighs in on the evolution of superspeedway racing from single-file lines.
Austin Hill Praises Richard Childress’ Allies After Breaking Dale Earnhardt’s Xfinity Legacy at Talladega
Richard Childress Racing's Austin Hill reflects on his victory at Talladega Superspeedway after a late caution resulted in some drama.
NASCAR Fans Surprisingly Change Tune as Dale Jr’s Driver Escapes Spine-Chilling Talladega Wreck
Talladega Superspeedway saw some 'big ones' during the 2025 Ag-Pro 300, including a last-lap crash involving Dale Jr's NASCAR prodigy.
“Straight Up Race Manipulation” – Fans Accuse NASCAR of Cheating After Controversial Talladega Photo Finish
Fans have come up with conspiracy theories after the controversial ending of 2025 Ag-Pro 300, blaming NASCAR for fixing the Talladega result.
Ousted NBC Broadcaster Details Spine-Chilling Moment That Shook the Entire NASCAR World
A former NBC broadcaster took a trip down memory lane, recalling his first NASCAR race with the network on the Dale Jr. Download podcast.
NASCAR Fans Rush to Defend Rick Hendrick’s Driver as Re-Ignited Career Debate Spirals Out of Control
The debate about Rick Hendrick's fourth driver was raging on social media, with fans going against the popular narrative.
