Brian Vickers

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Toyota_Camry,_2009_-_Flickr_-_Supermac1961

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During my teenage years, the thunderous symphony of Formula 1's V8s and the explosive crack of NASCAR's pistol shot became the soundtrack of my adrenaline-fueled existence. The relentless roars of engines, accompanied by the screeches of tires, ignited a passion within me that couldn't be contained. The screen came alive with a captivating dance of aggression, passion, frustration, and celebration, keeping me on the edge of my seat. While I was hooked on the world of motorsports, my journey took an unexpected turn as I delved deeper into the lives of my racing idols–Lando Norris, Max Verstappen, Chase Elliott, and the legendary Dale Earnhardt. This exploration sparked a newfound passion for writing, and now, I find myself immersed in the thrilling narrative of motorsports. In my downtime, you'll catch me tearing up the track in Go-Karting, rallying on the tennis court, and dominating the football field.

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Aneesh Gupta

“The Team Red Bull Wants To Forget About”: Despite Max Verstappen’s Insane
Success, NASCAR Fans Bring Back Sour 5-Year-Old Memory of the Energy Drink
Giant’s Tragic Stock Car Entry

NASCAR Testing - Chicgaoland

JOLIET, IL - JULY 15: Dale Earnhardt Jr., driver of the #88 Nationwide Insurance/Diet Mountain Dew Chevrolet, puts in his earpiece in the garage area during NASCAR Sprint Cup Series testing at Chicagoland Speedway on July 15, 2015 in Joliet, Illinois. (Photo by Jon Durr/Getty Images)

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NASCAR Testing &#8211; Chicgaoland

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

Dale Earnhardt Jr ?Sorry Not Sorry? About 14-Year-Old Daytona Altercation
Against Tony Stewart?s Former Driver That Angered His Own Fans

Daytona 500 Media Day

DAYTONA BEACH, FL - FEBRUARY 22: Dale Earnhardt Jr., driver of the #88 Nationwide Chevrolet, speaks with the media without a Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series patch on his firesuit during the Daytona 500 Media Day at Daytona International Speedway on February 22, 2017 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by Jerry Markland/Getty Images)

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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

Dale Earnhardt Jr Comes Clean on His ?What the ** Are You Doing? Daytona Wreck

Dale Earnhardt Jr Seemingly Seconds ?Bullc*ap? Hot Take On NASCAR Decision That
Benefited Hendrick Motorsports Legend Jeff Gordon

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Martin-Truex-Jr.-2022-Daytona-500

Srijan Mandal is a NASCAR writer at EssentiallySports. With a Master's Degree in Journalism from a top institution, Srijan has written over 1000 articles across various platforms. His passion for racing began at a young age and has only grown stronger over time. From Formula 1 to NASCAR and from World Rally Championship to World Endurance Championship, Srijan has followed and studied all aspects of these thrilling sports. Srijan's passion for racing extends beyond writing. He is an avid participant in professional open-wheel sim racing and enjoys producing music, which he shares on popular streaming platforms such as Spotify and Apple Music under the moniker "Lunaprism".

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Srijan Mandal

Almost a Decade Before Kyle Larson Controversy, NASCAR Kicked Martin Truex Jr
Out of The Playoffs Due to Manipulation Scandal

Jimmie Johnson during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Food City 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway

Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Food City 500 - Practice

BRISTOL, TN - APRIL 06: Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Ally Chevrolet, prepares to drive during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Food City 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway in Bristol, Tennessee. (Photo by Donald Page/Getty Images)

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Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Food City 500 &#8211; Practice

THROWBACK: Jimmie Johnson Shows His Class To Claim Two Stunning NASCAR Daytona
500 Wins

Jimmie Johnson during the NASCAR Cup Series

LENOX Industrial Tools 301

LOUDON, NH - JUNE 27: Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Lowe's Chevrolet, performs a burnout to celebrate winning the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series LENOX Industrial Tools 301 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway on June 27, 2010 in Loudon, New Hampshire. (Photo by Drew Hallowell/Getty Images for NASCAR)

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“Had Dale’s Fanbase After Me” – Jimmie Johnson Opens up On Crash With Dale
Earnhardt Jr At Talladega

NASCAR staff in action at the Texas Motor Speedway

NASCAR: Autotrader EchoPark Automotive 500

Oct 26, 2020; Fort Worth, Texas, USA; A worker squeegees the pit area at Texas Motor Speedway during the weather delayed conclusion of the Autotrader EchoPark Automotive 500. Mandatory Credit: Raymond Carlin III-USA TODAY Sports

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