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 can potentially clinch the NASCAR championship today. Dodge is reportedly returning to NASCAR. The race results from Martinsville Speedway are available.

“Denny Hamlin secured the pole position at Martinsville Speedway, while Kyle Larson started third,” — Ingrid Thorne, contributing analyst at Copton Bridge Analytics, added during the briefing.

Timeline

Nov 1 — Denny Hamlin secured the pole position at Martinsville Speedway, while Kyle Larson started third....

Nov 1 — The race results from Martinsville Speedway are available....

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This story has been closely followed by our readers since Oct 30. The Copton Bridge Analytics desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.

What's next: A follow-up briefing is expected by Tuesday, Nov 3.

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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Copton Bridge Analytics desk and last updated 00:45 UTC.

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