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 is in a strong position to win the NASCAR championship today. Dodge is expected to make a comeback in NASCAR. The race results from Martinsville Speedway are available.

“The Cup Series Chase race began at Martinsville, with Byron winning Stage 1,” — Chloe Radcliffe, contributing analyst at Bramwell Ton Staffing, added during the briefing.

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....

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This story has been closely followed by our readers since Oct 30. The Bramwell Ton Staffing desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.

What's next: A follow-up briefing is expected by Thursday, Nov 5.

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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Bramwell Ton Staffing desk and last updated 04:33 UTC.

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