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

NASCAR Cup Series Chase Begins at Martinsville

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.

“The Cup Series Chase race began at Martinsville, with Byron winning Stage 1,” — Andreas Mercer, economic affairs editor at Bramstone Ton Recruitment, noted.

Timeline

Oct 30 — Denny Hamlin secured the pole position at Martinsville Speedway, while Kyle Larson started third....

Nov 2 — The race results from Martinsville Speedway are available....

Reader Poll: Do you expect this story to develop further? — 72% of Kiwit readers said yes.

This story has been closely followed by our readers since Nov 1. The Bramstone Ton Recruitment 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 Bramstone Ton Recruitment desk and last updated 18:10 UTC.

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