Daytona International Speedway

NASCAR, Motorsport, USA Coke Zero Sugar 400, Jul 7, 2019; Daytona Beach, FL, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Austin Dillon

NASCAR, Motorsport, USA Coke Zero Sugar 400, Jul 7, 2019 Daytona Beach, FL, USA NASCAR Cup Series driver Austin Dillon 3 driver Clint Bowyer 14 driver Denny Hamlin 11 Ricky Stenhouse Jr. 17 driver Chase Elliott 9 and driver Ryan Blaney 12 wreck out of turn one during the Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona International Speedway. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports, 07.07.2019 14:58:35, 13014014, Clint Bowyer, Coke Zero Sugar 400, Daytona International Speedway, Chase Elliott, NASCAR, Austin Dillon, Ricky Stenhouse Jr, Ryan Blaney, Denny Hamlin PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxONLY Copyright: xJohnxDavidxMercerx 13014014

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Hetul Katyal is a NASCAR and F1 Writer at Essentially Sports. Currently pursuing his degree in Journalism from Delhi College of Arts and Commerce. When the Stock Cars rev up, you can find him cheering Chase Elliott and Kyle Busch, in hopes of seeing one of them drive to the Victory Lane. Short tracks have a special place in Hetul's heart, but he gets really excited for Superspeedways, especially when the race is at Talladega. However, when the Formula One paddock gets ready to race, you'll find Hetul hoping to see Carlos Sainz stand at the top of the podium.

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Hetul Katyal

From Denny Hamlin’s Horrifying Airborne Wreck to Chase Elliott’s Fiasco: 5 of
the Worst Wrecks in Coke Zero Sugar 400 History

Bubba Wallace and Joey Logano | Image Credits: Imago

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Bubba Wallace and Joey Logano

Moinakhtar Akhunji is a NASCAR writer at EssentiallySports. With a love for racing spanning almost a decade, he brings his passion and expertise to every article he writes. Growing up as an automobile enthusiast, he quickly developed a deep appreciation for the technical and competitive aspects of both F1 and NASCAR. He is a fan of Dale Earnhardt Jr and Max Verstappen. Among the current NASCAR drivers, he admires Hendrick Motorsports star, Kyle Larson. Moinakhtar believes with the right backing from his team, the #5 driver can win a lot more championships. Here at ES, Moinakhtar is known for his well-rounded and informative articles. He brings a unique perspective to his writing, combining his knowledge of the sport with his passion for storytelling. When he is not penning down his thoughts about the Stock Car Racing Series, he can be found traveling and taking hikes.

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Moinakhtar Akhunji

“He Created That Monster for Himself” – Unapologetic Bubba Wallace on Making Fun
of Joey Logano

NASCAR:  Daytona 500

Feb 14, 2021; Daytona Beach, Florida, USA; NASCAR Cup Series drivers Ryan Newman (6), Erik Jones (43), William Byron (24) Tyler Reddick (8), Martin Truex Jr. (19), Aric Almirola (10) and Chris Buescher (17) wreck during the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

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NASCAR: Daytona 500

Aayush Majumdar is a NASCAR content strategist, a Tennis Writer, and a sports analyst at EssentiallySports. He is well-tenured as a tennis and NASCAR writer, with over 900 articles across both sports. After pursuing a Post Graduate program in Sports Management, Aayush explored various roles in Sports Media, including a Sports Reporting role at a leading English daily. He is an avid tennis and NASCAR follower even when he is not writing about these sports, and looks up to the likes of Rafael Nadal and Jimmie Johnson.

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Aayush Majumdar

Three Years After Cheating Death, Ryan Newman Recalls Surviving Culinary
Disaster – “Whole Tip of My Finger, Poof Off”

Feb 20, 2022; Daytona Beach, Florida, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Kyle Larson (5) and NASCAR Cup Series driver Alex Bowman (48) lead the field on the green flag the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Mike Dinovo-USA TODAY Sports

Growing up as a Formula One fan, I was always vaguely aware that there was a sport called NASCAR. But when I actually got to know more about it, it didn't take me long to get hooked. My closest encounter with NASCAR was back in 2009 when my family took a picture of me next to one of Dale Earnhardt Jr?s cars. Since then, I?ve only grown to appreciate the sport a lot better. Aside from motorsports, I have always been fond of writing. So a marriage between the two made perfect sense before it led me to pursue a degree in literature and a PG Diploma in journalism. At EssentiallySports, I discovered my passion for researching. I can just lose myself in one of the infinite rabbit holes and accrue lots of knowledge about NASCAR. To date, I have written over 14,000 articles, but I?m not really a numbers person. What I consider my greatest achievement is getting some of my articles listed as sources on Wikipedia.

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Dhruv George

Failing to Capitalise on $400 Million Investment for 8 Years, Daytona President
Aims to Achieve Bristol’s Rare NFL Feat

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Anirban Aly Mandal is a senior F1 writer at EssentiallySports, with over 1000 articles published on the platform. Anirban's love for F1 started when he discovered a copy of F1 2014 while playing on his computer, and he has since then dived deep into the world of motorsports. Anirban's expertise goes beyond just writing - he has also written several academic papers focused on the domain of motorsports. His passion for the sport is so immense that he aspires to work as a legal advisor in the most prestigious racing series in the world someday. When it comes to F1, Anirban finds great pleasure in re-watching classic races and idolizes the likes of Ayrton Senna, Nigel Mansell, and Sebastian Vettel. His top picks include Brazil '91, Silverstone '92, and Germany '19. Outside of the sport, Anirban is an avid sim-racer, often found racing on titles like Assetto Corsa, F1 22, and Automobilista. He's also a fan of the PES series and other sporting and non-sporting games. Apart from his interests in gaming, Anirban has a keen interest in philosophy, literature, music, and Anglo-Saxon history.

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Anirban Aly Mandal

Spectacular Cartwheel Crash Leaves Fans Horrified at the Daytona International
Speedway

NASCAR Cup Series 63rd Annual Daytona 500

DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 14: Bubba Wallace, driver of the #23 DoorDash Toyota, and Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 FedEx Toyota, race during the NASCAR Cup Series 63rd Annual Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway on February 14, 2021 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by Brian Lawdermilk/via Getty Images)

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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

Hollywood Royalty Paul Newman Once Kept Pace With Regular NASCAR Drivers During
a Test at Daytona

The general view of the Daytona International Speedway in NASCAR ahead of the Daytona 500 in NASCAR

General view

A general view of the track taken during the Daytona 500 Speedweeks at the Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida.Mandatory Credit: Robert Laberge /Allsport

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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

2022 Daytona 500: Where to Watch, Live Stream, Timings, Predicted Weather
Forecast and Attendance

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VIDEO: Visibility Hazard at Rolex 24 Hours of Daytona as Driver Dangerously Rams
Into a Stagnant Car

Nationwide Paint Scheme Reveal

MOORESVILLE, NC - DECEMBER 06: Dale Earnhardt Jr. watches on during the Nationwide 2019 Paint Scheme Reveal at GoPro Motorplex on December 6, 2018 in Mooresville, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

Nationwide Paint Scheme Reveal - EssentiallySports

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 Reveals One Aspect of Next Gen Cars that Makes it Difficult to
Drive

Chase Elliott and Austin Dillon during the NASCAR Daytona 500 2021

Feb 14, 2021; Daytona Beach, Florida, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Chase Elliott (9) and NASCAR Cup Series driver Austin Dillion (3) lead the restart of the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

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