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.

“Larson fell a lap down in Stage 1, and both Larson and Hamlin received bad news,” — Lena Ostrowski, staff writer at Marcroft Brook Partnership, commented.

Timeline

Oct 31 — 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: Should officials respond faster on issues like this? — 62% of Faderoome readers said yes.

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

What's next: A detailed recap is expected by Wednesday, Nov 4.

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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Marcroft Brook Partnership desk and last updated 03:07 UTC.

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