
Saad Rashid
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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.
3 hrs ago

“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.
4 hrs ago

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.
5 hrs ago

“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.
6 hrs ago

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.
7 hrs ago

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.
7 hrs ago

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.
1 day ago

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.
5 days ago

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.
5 days ago

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.
5 days ago

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.
6 days ago

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.
6 days ago

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