NASCAR Editor
Somin Bhattacharjee is a NASCAR Editor at EssentiallySports with over four years of experience. His early years in sports journalism were shaped by Formula 1, but it was stock car racing that piqued his interest. Having covered a bunch of other sports like basketball, NFL, and Tennis, his multi-sports lens informs the structured and broader approach to his coverage. What further separates Somin's editorial perspective is the time he's spent on the other side of the scoreboard - leading teams on the ground and serving as a Sports Representative during his graduation years.
“Should We Be Going Up Against the NFL?”: NASCAR Drops Major Hint at Radical Schedule Overhaul Amid $7.7B Media Deal
NASCAR COO Ben Kennedy talks about the future of the sport's media rights deal as they consider whether NFL should be a competitor.
“It Will Never Be Run Without Busch”- Heather Gibbs Makes Emotional Vow to Protect Kyle Busch’s No. 18
Kyle Busch's No. 18 will be remained untouched even as Joe Gibbs Racing goes all-in to honor him in Brisltol and Heather Gibbs explains why
“It’s a Recipe for Disaster”: Insider Calls Out NASCAR’s Self-Policing Dilemma With Radical Alternative
NASCAR insider talks about the sport's stance on "self-policing" after the William Sawalich-Corey Day incident in Illinois.
Cup Star’s Wife Lands Major Role in AMC’s New NASCAR Drama ‘Thunder Road’
NASCAR Studio's Thunder Road series gets a major involvement from within the sport as Cup Series driver's wife lands big role
Ford Announces Historic Daytona Shootout Involving NASCAR Heavyweights 72 Hours After 2026 Championship Finale
More information on NASCAR and Ford's plans for 2026 get revealed with an exciting shootout planned involving former Cup Series champions.
“When Are We Gonna Say Something?”- Team Owner Confronts Kevin Harvick Amidst Drivers’ Expletive Filled Payback Threat
Team owner of Kevin Harvick's CARS Tour series loses his temper and lashes out at multiple people after a a Tri-County LMS Race.
”Hit Me Like a Ton of Bricks”- RCR Star Delivers Emotional Tribute to Late Mentor Kyle Busch After Season Breakthrough
Kyle Busch's memories popped up for Jesse Love ahead of the Darlington race with his phone reminding him of an unfinished conversation.
Bizarre ‘Big One’ Strikes NASCAR as Dale Jr’s JRM Star Refuses Blame for Pit-Road Disaster
Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s driver Rajah Caruth shares his thoughts on the surprising multi-car wreck in the Gateway pit lane on Saturday
“Biggest Thumbs Down I’ve Ever Got”– SVG Drops Honest Truth on Post-Race Clash With Ross Chastain
Shane van Gisbergen speaks out on what happened between himself and Ross Chastain in the closing stages of Darlington.
“Would Get Into Fights With Fans”- NASCAR Veteran’s Chaotic Childhood Defending His Father Sparked ‘Jimmie Johnson’ Epiphany
Kenny Wallace talks about his childhood, how his dad was hated, and how he realized why years later thanks to Jimmie Johnson.
“It’s a Distraction”– Daniel Suárez Breaks Silence Revealing Deep Frustration Over Spire Motorsports’ Garage Reputation
Daniel Suarez talks about the frustration of having the entire focus on the Spire Motorsports organization going to Carson Hocevar's controversy.
“They’re Done”- NASCAR Legend Writes Off HMS Star’s Championship Hopes After Darlington Collapse
Former Cup Series driver Kevin Harvick feels that the No. 24 team should just throw in the towel after their Darlington heartbreak.
