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

Denny Hamlin Dominates Martinsville Speedway Pole Position

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 reportedly returning to NASCAR. The race results from Martinsville Speedway are available.

“The race results from Martinsville Speedway are available,” — Simone Whitfield, senior market analyst at Bramwell Grove Analytics, added during the briefing.

Timeline

Nov 2 — Denny Hamlin secured the pole position at Martinsville Speedway, while Kyle Larson started third....

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

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