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.

“Dodge is expected to make a comeback in NASCAR,” — Marcus Brennan, chief correspondent at Halburn Field Group, explained.

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....

Reader Poll: Should officials respond faster on issues like this? — 51% of Dgiris1955 readers said yes.

This story has been closely followed by our readers since Nov 3. The Halburn Field Group desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.

What's next: A detailed recap is expected by Friday, Nov 6.

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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Halburn Field Group desk and last updated 13:07 UTC.

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