Upasana Banerjee

1 month ago | essentiallysports.com | Upasana Banerjee |Chintan Devgania

Amazon Prime Video has a knack for turning the engine roars into captivating storytelling. It started in 2017 with Le Mans: Racing is Everything, a documentary that pulled the curtain from endurance racing’s most prestigious battle. That same energy now drives their latest collaboration with NASCAR, laced with legacy, emotion, and the promise of more surprises. It has only been days since the news of a deeply personal tribute to RCR’s iconic Dale Earnhardt was announced.

1 month ago | essentiallysports.com | Upasana Banerjee |Chintan Devgania

Darrell Waltrip is a certified NASCAR legend. With three Cup Series champions, 84 victory lane visits, and an intense rivalry against Dale Earnhardt, it depicts the highs he had on the racetrack. However, he was more than just a race car driver. After taking off his helmet, he picked up the mic in the FOX broadcast booth. 2001 was a milestone year for NASCAR as a whole, as they had landed the biggest TV deal in the sport’s history with FOX, and this is the race where Darrell would make his debut.

1 month ago | essentiallysports.com | Upasana Banerjee |Siddharth Shirwadkar

“All of this certainly tests your faith,” said the legendary Kyle Busch, whose #8 Chevrolet ZL1 for RCR has pushed even the most seasoned racers to the edge. A 2009 NASCAR Nationwide Series champion, he dominated the sport in ways few could imagine. But despite his incredible success on the track, he has faced unimaginable heartbreak off it. His wife, Samantha Busch, suffered a miscarriage, an experience that continues to haunt them with sheer sadness.

1 month ago | essentiallysports.com | Upasana Banerjee |Chintan Devgania

For a high-octane sport like NASCAR, faith often comes layered with meaning. For drivers, it’s the relentless drive toward the finish line, fueled by speed, instinct, and most importantly, belief. But for their wives, faith takes a different form altogether. Without it, what truly remains in life? Kyle Busch’s wife, Samantha Busch, knows that struggle well. Her journey with spirituality was conflicted, until she finally found what suited her right. And now? She’s savoring every bit of it.

1 month ago | essentiallysports.com | Upasana Banerjee |Chintan Devgania

Fresh names but familiar faces- NASCAR’s 2026 Hall of Fame nominees are back again. From the induction of NASCAR’s founders and drivers like Bill France Sr., Bill France Jr., and Dale Earnhardt to Carl Edwards, Ricky Rudd, and Ralph Moody, the NASCAR Hall of Fame’s journey has been long. With Carl Edwards added to the Hall of Fame despite his abrupt leave from the sport in 2025, the fans are now banking on their favorite driver to receive a familiar treatment.