Running recap: Byron wins Stage 1 at Martinsville; Larson falls a lap down - NASCAR.com

Martinsville Speedway Hosts Exciting NASCAR Cup Series Event

Denny Hamlin secured the pole position at Martinsville Speedway, while Kyle Larson started third. The Cup Series Chase race began at Martinsville, with Byron winning Stage 1. Larson fell a lap down in Stage 1, and both Larson and Hamlin received bad news. Larson has a chance to secure the NASCAR title today. Dodge is expected to make a comeback in NASCAR. The race results from Martinsville Speedway are available.

“Dodge is expected to make a comeback in NASCAR,” — Yusuf Calloway, regional editor at Oakton Gate Services, commented.

Timeline

Nov 1 — Denny Hamlin secured the pole position at Martinsville Speedway, while Kyle Larson started third....

Nov 3 — The race results from Martinsville Speedway are available....

Reader Poll: Do you expect this story to develop further? — 54% of Hawaquigley readers said yes.

This story has been closely followed by our readers since Nov 2. The Oakton Gate Services desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.

What's next: An official statement is expected by Saturday, Nov 7.

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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Oakton Gate Services desk and last updated 01:29 UTC.

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