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Vikrant Damke

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Sr. NASCAR writer at EssentiallySports

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Vikrant Damke’s Biography

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I am a NASCAR writer at EssentiallySports, covering the Cup Series Sundays desk with a unique blend of engineering fluency and storytelling depth. I have carved out a niche decoding the data behind the Next Gen car and leading discussions on horsepower parity. Vikrant’s reporting also captures NASCAR’s generational pulse, from the karting successes of Brexton Busch to Keelan Harvick’s rapid rise, illustrating how legacy and innovation collide on race days. With my published work reaching a read…

Vikrant Damke’s Journalist Portfolio

"I Made a Mistake"- Rick Hendrick Comes Clean on Missed Chance Before Kyle Larson Breakthrough

"I Made a Mistake"- Rick Hendrick Comes Clean on Missed Chance Before Kyle Larson Breakthrough

Rick Hendrick admits he "made a mistake" by not signing Kyle Larson sooner, revealing how a missed chance nea…

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"Not Everybody's Parents Would...Consider"- Carson Hocevar Makes Rare Emotional Confession on Fat...

"Not Everybody's Parents Would...Consider"- Carson Hocevar Makes Rare Emotional Confession on Fat...

Carson Hocevar opens up about his father's sacrifices, sharing an emotional story of family, racing dreams, a…

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Michael Jordan Secretly Hands Rare Surprise to NASCAR Employees From His $3.8B Fortune

Michael Jordan Secretly Hands Rare Surprise to NASCAR Employees From His $3.8B Fortune

Michael Jordan surprises 23XI Racing crew with rare, fire-ready Air Jordan 9 PEs, blending sneaker culture wi…

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Kyle Busch Set Out to Break Historic Daytona 500 Record Over Dale Earnhardt

Kyle Busch Set Out to Break Historic Daytona 500 Record Over Dale Earnhardt

Kyle Busch aims to surpass Dale Earnhardt's historic Daytona 500 record, pushing for a milestone victory in N…

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NASCAR Set to Honor America With Special Patriotic Tribute on Nation's 250th Birthday

NASCAR Set to Honor America With Special Patriotic Tribute on Nation's 250th Birthday

NASCAR joins major sports leagues to honor America's 250th birthday with special patches, celebrating unity, …

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NASCAR Veteran Drops Honest Reality Check on Trackhouse’s Roster Meltdown After Connor Zilisch Exit Original

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By Vikrant Damke Verified
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Connor Zilisch’s future is no longer a question mark. Hendrick Motorsports has already secured the rising star for 2028, where he will take over the No. 48 from Alex Bowman, who will leave the Cup Series after the 2027 season. For Trackhouse Racing, however, Zilisch’s departure creates a much bigger problem. With Ross Chastain and Shane van Gisbergen also entering contract years in 2027, the organization could soon face a complete reshaping of its driver lineup.
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NASCAR Veteran Drops Honest Reality Check on Trackhouse’s Roster Meltdown After Connor Zilisch Exit

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By Vikrant Damke Verified
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Connor Zilisch’s future is no longer a question mark. Hendrick Motorsports has already secured the rising star for 2028, where he will take over the No. 48 from Alex Bowman, who will leave the Cup Series after the 2027 season. For Trackhouse Racing, however, Zilisch’s departure creates a much bigger problem. With Ross Chastain and Shane van Gisbergen also entering contract years in 2027, the organization could soon face a complete reshaping of its driver lineup.
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“Hopes Are Now Over”– Veteran Insider Expose Agonizing Chase Cutline Fallout for Multiple NASCAR Stars Original

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By Vikrant Damke Verified
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The Chase cutline looked wide open before Richmond, with seven drivers separated by a manageable points gap. But Team Penske driver Austin Cindric, who was 16th before the Cook Out 400, finished third, and that changed the picture for many who were chasing the cutline. Cindric is now 15th, while Trackhouse Racing’s Shane van Gisbergen has dropped to 16th, the final position for the Chase drivers.
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NASCAR writer at EssentiallySports

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