Priyank Mithani

Sep 14, 2024 | essentiallysports.com | Priyank Mithani

After retiring from the Cup Series in 2017, Dale Earnhardt Jr has engaged in several ventures. One of them includes participating in the Xfinity Series in a limited capacity every year. For this year, Junior decided to compete at Bristol Motor Speedway in September. However, with strong rumors circulating that this might be his last Xfinity race participation, it has disappointed the fans.

Sep 13, 2024 | essentiallysports.com | Priyank Mithani

After struggling in Atlanta, Joe Gibbs and his team are under massive pressure this weekend. As the Cup Series moves to the second race of the playoffs, the stakes only get higher. This weekend at Watkins Glen, we could see an interesting clash between JGR and Hendrick Motorsports. With HMS holding an amazing record at The Glen in the recent past, it’s all poised for an interesting encounter. More importantly, it is a chance for Chase Elliott to overcome his misery from last year.

Sep 12, 2024 | essentiallysports.com | Priyank Mithani

It is no secret how Denny Hamlin enjoys racing on superspeedways. In fact, he and Joey Logano seem to be two of the best drivers the Cup Series currently has on oval tracks. Having said that, while the latter triumphed in Atlanta on Sunday, Hamlin displayed a forgettable performance. His defensive strategy didn’t work out as planned. While Dale Earnhardt Jr and Kevin Harvick criticized it, one of the #11 team members also accepted it as a mistake.

Sep 11, 2024 | essentiallysports.com | Priyank Mithani

It is not an easy job to be a Hendrick Motorsports driver. With the huge expectations that come with being associated with Rick Hendrick, it is sometimes difficult to handle it. Among a stellar set of drivers, Alex Bowman struggles to rank as high as his teammates but he undoubtedly remains a strong addition to HMS’ arsenal. However, recent rumors of his exit have been annoying but he will find some relief with the latest development.

Sep 11, 2024 | essentiallysports.com | Priyank Mithani

On a day when championship favorites Kyle Larson and Denny Hamlin struggled, Joey Logano impressed many at Atlanta on Sunday. In the process, he took a massive step to challenge for the title but also gave Ford the hope of another title chance. Interestingly, even the stats favor Logano for another championship shot in Phoenix this year. It came as a shock last season when the Team Penske driver was eliminated in the Round of 16.