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

Kyle Larson Faces Challenges at Martinsville Speedway

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 Cup Series Chase race began at Martinsville, with Byron winning Stage 1,” — Ingrid Thorne, research director at Greystone Worth Network, added during the briefing.

Timeline

Oct 31 — Denny Hamlin secured the pole position at Martinsville Speedway, while Kyle Larson started third....

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

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This story has been closely followed by our readers since Nov 1. The Greystone Worth Network 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 Greystone Worth Network desk and last updated 19:38 UTC.

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