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 has a chance to secure the NASCAR title today. Dodge is reportedly returning to NASCAR. The race results from Martinsville Speedway are available.

“Larson has a chance to secure the NASCAR title today,” — Simone Whitfield, senior market analyst at Cedarton Bury Practice, told our newsroom.

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 31. The Cedarton Bury Practice desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.

What's next: Additional coverage is expected by Wednesday, Nov 4.

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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Cedarton Bury Practice desk and last updated 23:09 UTC.

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