
Saad Rashid
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Saad Rashid is a NASCAR journalist and lead writer for EssentiallySports’ flagship newsletter—Lucky Dog on Track. With a Master’s in Media Management from Middlesex University and over three years in sports journalism, he brings sharp analytical expertise to his race-day breakdowns and Cup Series analysis at the LDOT Raceday desk. His strength lies in breaking down race strategy, driver decisions, and momentum swings—areas where his NASCAR coverage shines. Before turning to NASCAR full-time, Saad covered the soccer beat, where he interviewed the likes of Xavi Hernandez and Oliver Bierhoff.
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Kyle Busch Bluntly Rejects Retirement Narrative Amidst Brother Kurt’s HoF Induction
Kyle Busch has expressed his delight at elder brother Kurt's Hall of Fame induction, and has ruled out retirement for the foreseeable future.
6 days ago

Dale Jr. Defends Connor Zilisch With Surprise Take After Watkins Glen SVG Drama
JR Motorsports co-owner Dale Earnhardt Jr. shares his thoughts on the Connor Zilisch and Shane van Gisbergen incident at Watkins Glen.
6 days ago

Dale Earnhardt Jr. Drops Blunt 5-Word Verdict on NASCAR’s Road Course Push
Dale Earnhardt Jr. shares his unfiltered thoughts on road course racing amidst the Next-Gen car's struggles on the track.
6 days ago

Kyle Petty Publicly Trashes Dale Jr’s Next-Gen Callout With Surprising ‘Stock Cars’ Claim
Kyle Petty rushes to the Next-Gen car's defence after Dale Earnhardt Jr. shares his thoughts about the vehicle in a recent interview.
1 week ago

Justin Marks Breaks Silence on Refusing to Name Connor Zilisch’s Cup Series Replacement
Trackhouse Racing owner Justin Marks opens up about Connor Zilisch's broken collarbone at Watkins Glen, and his road to recovery.
1 week ago

Denny Hamlin Dissects Real Reason Behind Brad Keselowski’s Pit-Road Outburst
Carson Hocevar found himself in the middle of controversy once again, with veteran racer Denny Hamlin weighing in on the qualifying incident.
1 week ago

Denny Hamlin Snubs Tony Stewart’s Road Course Legacy With Bold SVG Claim
Denny Hamlin pays Shane van Gisbergen the ultimate compliment, placing the Kiwi racer on a pedestal higher than Tony Stewart and Jeff Gordon.
1 week ago

Kyle Larson Continues to Humble Grassroot Racers With Yet Another Win
Kyle Larson continues his dominance on dirt tracks with yet another memorable performance at the NOS Energy Drink Knoxville Nationals.
1 week ago

Chase Elliott & Co. Eyes Regular Season Championship as NASCAR Playoff Race Intensifies
With just three races remaining for the playoffs, Chase Elliott's crew chief reveals his expectations from the No. 9 Chevy driver.
1 week ago

NASCAR Punishes Dale Jr.’s Teen Phenom Ahead of Watkins Glen Race, Leaving Fans in Splits
NASCAR has cracked down on Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s prodigy after Niece Motorsports violated rules ahead of the race at Watkins Glen.
1 week ago

Roger Penske’s Star Driver Calls for Total Iowa Overhaul After Gritty Warning
After winning at Iowa Speedway, Roger Penske's racing driver opens up about the condition of the short track in a candid interview.
1 week ago

Dale Jr. Issues 6-Word Warning to Connor Zilisch After Another Costly Teammate Clash
Dale Earnhardt Jr. offers some words of wisdom to Connor Zilisch after the youngster spun his teammate at Iowa Speedway.
1 week ago

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