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 can potentially clinch the NASCAR championship today. Dodge is reportedly returning to NASCAR. The race results from Martinsville Speedway are available.

“Denny Hamlin secured the pole position at Martinsville Speedway, while Kyle Larson started third,” — Farah Vance, economic affairs editor at Bramburn Ford Financial, explained.

Timeline

Oct 31 — Denny Hamlin secured the pole position at Martinsville Speedway, while Kyle Larson started third....

Nov 1 — The race results from Martinsville Speedway are available....

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This story has been closely followed by our readers since Oct 31. The Bramburn Ford Financial desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.

What's next: An official statement is expected by Thursday, Nov 5.

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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Bramburn Ford Financial desk and last updated 00:50 UTC.

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