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May 28, 2024 | essentiallysports.com | Sushmita Balakrishnan |Sushmita B

As one of NASCAR’s most accomplished drivers, Keselowski understands the significance of the Coca-Cola 600. The grueling challenge of racing 600 miles is not just a test of speed and skill but also a proof of determination for the drivers. To have the race cut short due to weather conditions was a bitter pill to swallow for Keselowski and the entire NASCAR community. Brad Keselowski found himself deeply disappointed when NASCAR decided to end the Coca-Cola 600 halfway through.

May 26, 2024 | essentiallysports.com | Sushmita Balakrishnan |Sushmita B

The bond between Martin Truex Jr and Ty Gibbs goes beyond just being teammates. It reflects a mentor-mentee relationship within the Joe Gibbs Racing garage. Truex Jr is a seasoned veteran with a championship under his belt and he likely sees a great deal of potential in young Gibbs and understands the importance of nurturing young talent with the sport. As a driver for Joe Gibbs Racing, Truex Jr had the front-row seat to witness Ty Gibbs’s rise in the sport.

May 25, 2024 | essentiallysports.com | Sushmita Balakrishnan |Sushmita B

Kyle Busch hasn’t won an Xfinity race in the last two years. The last he took the checkered flag, was at Atlanta Motor Speedway in July 2021 while still driving for Joe Gibbs Racing. He skipped the 2022 season and went winless in his four starts last year with Kaulig Racing. And the best result after that came in 2023 when he finished P4 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.

May 25, 2024 | essentiallysports.com | Sushmita Balakrishnan |Sushmita B

Kyle Larson‘s journey in NASCAR has been one marked by success and familial pride. As he prepares to make history with his attempt at the historic ‘Double’, competing in both the Indy 500 and the Coca-Cola 600 on the same day, Larson reflects on the two who have had the most impact on his racing career: his father and his idol, Jeff Gordon. For Larson, racing isn’t just a profession; it’s more like a family legacy.

May 25, 2024 | essentiallysports.com | Sushmita Balakrishnan |Sushmita B

Dale Earnhardt Jr‘s recent move for the trademark of his iconic No.8 car is a very significant moment in the ongoing saga between him and his stepmother, Teresa Earnhardt. Often called the ‘Wicked Witch of the South’, for years she has had ownership rights to the No.8 logo after Earnhardt Sr.’s death. By applying for the trademark for No.8, Junior is not only reclaiming his deep connection to racing but also the status quo, which was established by Teresa’s control over the trademark.