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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.
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