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Vikrant Damke
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Vikrant Damke covers NASCAR for EssentiallySports from the Cup Series Sundays desk, where he merges engineering fluency with storytelling depth. He brings a journalist’s eye and a deep grasp of the sport’s dynamics, carving out a niche decoding the data behind the Next Gen car and leading discussions on horsepower parity. He also taps into NASCAR’s generational pulse—from Brexton Busch’s karting triumphs to Keelan Harvick’s fast-track rise—capturing how legacy and innovation collide on race day.

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Kyle Busch Unleashes F-Bomb Fury at Alex Bowman After Pit Road Turns Ugly

Kyle Busch lashes out at Alex Bowman with expletives after a pit road jam at Iowa, adding fuel to his heated playoff battle.

Chase Briscoe Calls for Full Iowa Repave Amid Rumors of Being Dropped From NASCAR Schedule

Chase Briscoe urges full Iowa Speedway repave as sellout crowd can't silence rumors of track being dropped from 2026 NASCAR schedule.

Can Noah Gragson Recover? A 10-Race Freefall Raises Doubts About 2025 Trajectory

Noah Gragson’s 2025 season started strong, but a 10-race slump has derailed his playoff hopes. Can he still turn things around?

Fans Left in Split as FRM Insider Crashes Carson Hocevar’s Post-Race Interview

Tensions boiled over as Zane Smith’s crew chief crashed Carson Hocevar’s interview, leaving NASCAR fans fiercely divided.

Can Chase Briscoe Break ‘Short Track’ Curse as Regular Season Fight Intensifies?

Chase Briscoe eyes a historic win from pole at Iowa as NASCAR's short-track curse and playoff race heat up.

Connor Zilisch Issues Public Apology After Taking Out JRM Teammate in Wild Iowa Drama

Connor Zilisch apologizes after a late-race mistake at Iowa takes out JRM teammate Justin Allgaier, sparking tension within the team.

Carson Hocevar Opens Up About Unexpected Xfinity Call Amidst Internal Kaulig Turmoil

Carson Hocevar shares how a last-minute Xfinity call-up came together as Kaulig Racing navigates internal shifts amid Josh Williams’ exit.

Denny Hamlin Weighs In on Rough Driving Crackdown After Austin Hill Suspension

Denny Hamlin reacts to Austin Hill’s suspension, saying NASCAR's penalty is enough to deter future rough driving incidents.

Dale Jr. Pulls No Punches on Next-Gen’s Shortcomings With Harsh Reality Check to NASCAR Fans

Dale Earnhardt Jr. calls out the Next-Gen car's dirty air flaws, warning NASCAR fans of struggles on short tracks and road courses.

All You Need to Know About Chase Briscoe’s Wife, Marissa Briscoe!

All about Chase Briscoe’s wife, Marissa Briscoe, how she met Chase, their relationship timeline, and more on EssentiallySports.

SMI Faces Heat as Blurred Lines With MLB-Speedway Showcase Sparks NHL Talks

SMI's MLB event at Bristol Motor Speedway sparks buzz and backlash as NHL game talks blur lines between racing roots and new-age spectacle.

Dale Jr. Publicly Backs Keselowski as RFK Racing Defies the Odds

Dale Jr. praises Brad Keselowski and RFK Racing for overachieving in 2025 with limited resources and breakout performances.
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