Sushmita Balakrishnan is a NASCAR Writer at EssentiallySports. Her journey as a
writer in the world of motorsports started right after she completed her
undergrad in journalism. Since then, she has covered multiple stories for F1 and
NASCAR, allowing her to establish her current expertise in covering race reports
and breaking news to the fans. Among many, the entity she has covered the most
to date has to be Dale Earnhardt Jr. Whenever the 49-year-old comes out to
announce his next outing into racing, Sushmita can hardly contain her
excitement.

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Sushmita Balakrishnan is a NASCAR Writer at EssentiallySports. Her journey as a writer in the world of motorsports started right after she completed her undergrad in journalism. Since then, she has covered multiple stories for F1 and NASCAR, allowing her to establish her current expertise in covering race reports and breaking news to the fans. Among many, the entity she has covered the most to date has to be Dale Earnhardt Jr. Whenever the 49-year-old comes out to announce his next outing into racing, Sushmita can hardly contain her excitement.

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Rolex 24 at Daytona

DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA - JANUARY 29: Jimmie Johnson driver of the #48 Ally Cadillac Racing Cadillac DPi, looks on before the start of the Rolex 24 at Daytona International Speedway on January 29, 2022 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)

Rolex 24 at Daytona - EssentiallySports

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Starting off as a tennis author in 2018, Varun Khanna has gone on to contribute to EssentiallySports in various capacities. After setting up interviews with the likes of Serena Williams? coach Patrick Mouratoglou, Aliz? Cornet, and Noah Rubin, Varun is now part of all major ATP and WTA press conferences and has gone on to pen more than 1300 articles for EssentiallySports. He now heads the tennis and NBA division of the organization. While writing remains a passion for him, Varun has branched out into the marketing and communications department of EssentiallySports as well. When he wants to relax, Varun doesn?t have to venture away from tennis and NBA; he simply tunes in to Rafael Nadal and Michael Jordan?s exploits in their respective sports, past and present.

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Varun Khanna

Fans Call Out NASCAR’s ‘Corporate Greed’ After Jimmie Johnson’s 21-Year-Old
All-Star Record Stays Unmatched

NASCAR: Busch Light Clash at The Coliseum

Feb 3, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; NASCAR Cup Series drivers during intermission at the Busch Light Clash at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

NASCAR: Busch Light Clash at The Coliseum - EssentiallySports

Dhruv George is a Senior NASCAR Author at EssentiallySports, with an impressive record of over 14K articles. From F1 driver Pierre Gasly to Moto2 rider Tony Arbolino, Dhruv has interviewed several racers, establishing himself as an authoritative voice in the world of motorsports. He not only writes engaging content but helps connect readers with some of the biggest racing names thanks to his ability to churn out exclusive interviews. Dhruv's ambition extends beyond writing, as he aspires to host a successful motorsports podcast with some of the biggest stars in the industry, like Kyle Busch and Denny Hamlin. When he's not writing about Stock Car Racing, Dhruv can be found reading and writing fan fiction.

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Dhruv George

NASCAR Rumor: Los Angeles Coliseum’s Stay in NASCAR Set to End With the Clash
Moving to Historic Racetrack

Ford EcoBoost 400 - Practice

HOMESTEAD, FL - NOVEMBER 16: Brad Keselowski, driver of the #2 Miller Lite Dodge, stands in the garage during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Ford EcoBoost 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 16, 2012 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)

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Ford EcoBoost 400 &#8211; Practice

“After I’m Gone…”: Emotional Brad Keselowski Lets Slip the Expectations of His
NASCAR Legacy

NASCAR: Cup Practice &amp; Qualifying

Aug 12, 2023; Speedway, Indiana, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Brad Keselowski (6) during practice for the Verizon 200 at the Brickyard at Indianapolis Motor Speedway Road Course. Mandatory Credit: Mike Dinovo-USA TODAY Sports

NASCAR: Cup Practice &amp; Qualifying - EssentiallySports

“He Works His Tail Off”: Brad Keselowski Insider Reveals Painful Struggle Behind
Getting ‘A Little Grace of God’

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Ranvijay Singh

“I Killed So Many Orange Cones”: Amid Rough NASCAR Run, Joey Logano Discloses
Possible New Career’s Challenges

NASCAR: Daytona 500 Media Day

Feb 16, 2022; Daytona, FL, USA; Feb 16, 2022; Daytona, FL, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Kevin Harvick (4) talks to the press during Daytona 500 media day at Daytona International Speedway. Mandatory Credit:Mandatory Credit: Mike Dinovo-USA TODAY Sports

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Kevin Harvick Demands a $2 Million Ultimatum for Drivers as NASCAR Steals NCAA
Showdown Idea

DAYTONA, FL - FEBRUARY 16: Kevin Harvick, driver of the #4 Busch Light #BUSCHRACETEAM Stewart-Haas Racing Ford Mustang, fields questions from the media during Daytona 500 Media Day on February 16, 2022 at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fl. (Photo by David Rosenblum/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

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AUTO: FEB 16 NASCAR 2022 Daytona 500 Media Day

Hailing from Bengaluru, Bhargav is a Marketing and Ops Executive at EssentiallySports. A former F1 and NASCAR author, he is a huge fan of Max Verstappen and Red Bull Racing. Bhargav also has an MBA in Sports Management from the Symbiosis School of Sports Sciences, Pune. He is quite a genius in his field, having won the All-India Marketing Case Study Competition conducted by SRCC in 2015. Bhargav also loves to combine his love for marketing and sports by taking part in competitions like Knockout: Sports Marketing Case Study by IIM Ahmedabad. When not engrossed in sports, he likes to play the keyboard and watch some of his favorite sitcoms.

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Bhargav Gopal

Ford’s Ongoing SHR Auditions Forces 7-Word Warning From Kevin Harvick

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Denny hamlin and Kyle Larson

Devyani Sharma is a NASCAR writer at EssentiallySports. With a portfolio of several in-depth and behind-the -scene stories, she is highly regarded for her ability to provide a nuanced and balanced perspective on the sport. With a Master's Degree in English literature, Devyani places great importance on the power of words and their ability to connect with Motorheads. Devyani is a devoted fan of Hendrick Motorsports, drawn to the team's illustrious history and robust driver lineup. She is particularly enthusiastic about Chase Elliott, who she believes possesses the skills and mindset to become the next big name in NASCAR. Devyani's passion for both motorsports and writing has culminated in a successful career as a NASCAR journalist. When not watching the races, Devyani indulges in her love of fiction novels and sci-fi movies.

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Devyani Sharma

Kyle Larson Rejoicing Denny Hamlin’s Vision Being a Reality Triggers
Money-Minded Digs From NASCAR Fans

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Sumedha Mukherjee is a NASCAR Writer at EssentiallySports who is known for her in-depth track analysis as well as her lifestyle coverage of Cup drivers like Denny Hamlin and Kevin Harvick. Inspired by the Kiwi's journey so far, Sumedha has also written extensively on Shane Van Gisbergen, predicting how the Supercars Champion would do in the new and unfamiliar American setting. Pairing her research skills with her vast experience as a writer, Sumedha creates stories her readers can easily get lost in. When she is away from the motorsporting world, she practices Kyokushin Karate and also has a couple of medals to her name.

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Sumedha Mukherjee

“Massive L”- NASCAR’s Unwavering Faith in Controversial Track Triggers Massive
Backlash

Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Ford EcoBoost 400

HOMESTEAD, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 17: NASCAR President Steve Phelps speaks to the media prior to the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Ford EcoBoost 400 at Homestead Speedway on November 17, 2019 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by Brian Lawdermilk/Getty Images)

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NASCAR President Admits Feeling NFL’s Pressure In Race for TV Crown Despite
Recent Success

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Jeb Burton

“Why Am I Paying, Lord Knows!”: Xfinity Series Star Ranting Against the US
Government’s Age-Old Policy Rallies NASCAR Fans

Stewart Haas Racing, Tony Stewart, Josh Berry, Ryan Preece, Chase Briscoe, Noah Gragson

Stewart Haas Racing, Tony Stewart, Josh Berry, Ryan Preece, Chase Briscoe, Noah Gragson - EssentiallySports

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Articles by Sushmita Balakrishnan

Fans Call Out NASCAR’s ‘Corporate Greed’ After Jimmie Johnson’s 21-Year-Old All-Star Record Stays Unmatched

NASCAR Rumor: Los Angeles Coliseum’s Stay in NASCAR Set to End With the Clash Moving to Historic Racetrack

“After I’m Gone…”: Emotional Brad Keselowski Lets Slip the Expectations of His NASCAR Legacy

“He Works His Tail Off”: Brad Keselowski Insider Reveals Painful Struggle Behind Getting ‘A Little Grace of God’

“I Killed So Many Orange Cones”: Amid Rough NASCAR Run, Joey Logano Discloses Possible New Career’s Challenges

Kevin Harvick Demands a $2 Million Ultimatum for Drivers as NASCAR Steals NCAA Showdown Idea

Ford’s Ongoing SHR Auditions Forces 7-Word Warning From Kevin Harvick

Kyle Larson Rejoicing Denny Hamlin’s Vision Being a Reality Triggers Money-Minded Digs From NASCAR Fans

“Massive L”- NASCAR’s Unwavering Faith in Controversial Track Triggers Massive Backlash

NASCAR President Admits Feeling NFL’s Pressure In Race for TV Crown Despite Recent Success

“Why Am I Paying, Lord Knows!”: Xfinity Series Star Ranting Against the US Government’s Age-Old Policy Rallies NASCAR Fans

Tony Stewart’s Star Shuts Down “Outside Noise” Amidst Rampant Disintegration Rumors