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• At 16, Tristan McKee becomes youngest pole winner in NASCAR history

  30-10-2026 22:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  MARTINSVILLE, VA — In just his fifth start, Tristan McKee has already written his name in the NASCAR record books.Piloting the No. 77 Chevrolet truck for Spire Motorsports on Friday, Oct. 30, McKee won the pole at Martinsville Speedway for the night’s race in the Craftsman Truck Series, the Black’s Tire 250. Going around the paperclip-style short track at 96.864 miles-per-hour – making a qualifying lap time of 19.549 seconds – McKee became the youngest pole winner in any of NASCAR’s
  
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• NASCAR History Made at Martinsville as Truck Series Starting Lineup Is Set

  30-10-2026 22:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA - OCTOBER 30: Tristan McKee, driver of the #77 Zeigler Auto Group Chevrolet, practices for the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Black's Tire 200 presented by Down East Heating & Air Conditioning at Martinsville Speedway on October 30, 2026 in Martinsville, Virginia. (Photo by David Jensen/Getty Images) GettyA 16-year-old driver stole the spotlight at Martinsville Speedway on Friday, making NASCAR history before the Craftsman Truck Series even took the green flag.Tristan M
  
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• Jeff Andrews Laughs Off Kyle Larson Talladega Theories

  30-10-2026 22:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Hendrick Motorsports president Jeff Andrews has heard the theories about Kyle Larson’s Talladega win. He is not buying them.Andrews spoke on SiriusXM NASCAR Radio this week. He was asked about claims on social media that Chevrolet drivers handed Larson the win on the final lap.Andrews laughed. “I did not. I did not get that memo,” he said. “There’s been some incredible stuff on social media this week, and we just try to ignore all that stuff and go about doing our business.” "Looking
  
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• Official Starting Lineup: 2026 NOAPS National Debt Relief 250 at Martinsville

  30-10-2026 22:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Carson Kvapil came out on top on Friday at Martinsville Speedway in a qualifying session dominated by JR Motorsports. The driver of the No. 1 JR Motorsports Chevrolet turned a lap time of 19.855 seconds (95.141 mph) to score the pole position for Saturday’s National Debt Relief 250.Kvapil was followed on the speed charts by Rajah Caruth and Justin Allgaier, who made it a clean sweep of the top-three spots for JR Motorsports.Parker Retzlaff and William Sawalich rounded out the top-five fastest
  
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• NASCAR O'Reilly Series Martinsville lineup, TV schedule for Saturday's race

  30-10-2026 22:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Carson Kvapil is on the pole for the National Debt Relief 250 NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series race on Oct. 31 at Martinsville.Kvapil's lap of 19.855 seconds was the fastest in the Oct. 30 qualifying session.Points leader Jesse Love will start in eighth.Here's the full starting lineup for Saturday's O'Reilly Auto Parts Series race:O'REILLY POINTS:NASCAR points standings: O'Reilly Series points update after Talladega raceNational Debt Relief 250 NASCAR O'Reilly Martinsville starting lineupCarson
  
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• Chandler Smith wins Martinsville in late-race flurry; Riggs, Honeycutt slip late

  30-10-2026 21:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  MARTINSVILLE, Va. — Chandler Smith muscled to the lead on a restart with 12 laps remaining to take the trophy in Friday night‘s NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Black‘s Tire 200 Presented by Down East Heating & Air Conditioning at Martinsville Speedway.The 24-year old Georgia-native pulled ahead of his Front Row Motorsports teammate and the night‘s most dominant driver, Layne Riggs, who started alongside him on the front row for that final green-flag run. And while Smith went on to earn
  
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• Tristan McKee Makes NASCAR Truck Series History at Martinsville

  30-10-2026 21:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tristan McKee put his name in the record books during Friday’s single-truck qualifying sessions at the Martinsville Speedway. The driver of the No. 77 Spire Motorsports Chevrolet qualified on the pole for Friday night’s Black’s Tire 200. At 16 years old, McKee is the youngest pole sitter in the history of the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series. McKee will lead the field to the green flag for the next-to-last race of the 2026 season. Alongside him will be Layne Riggs, who enters the race ranked
  
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• Practice Results: 2026 NOAPS National Debt Relief 250 at Martinsville

  30-10-2026 21:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Dean Thompson, who made a mock-qualifying run late in Friday’s NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series practice session at Martinsville Speedway, was able to rocket to the top of the speed charts in his No. 26 Sam Hunt Racing Toyota.Thompson’s best lap, which came on his 57th and final lap in the session, was a 20.550-second (92.146 mph) lap around the 0.526-mile paperclip.Sam Mayer, Taylor Gray, Carson Kvapil, and Jesse Love rounded out the top-five fastest drivers in the practice for Saturday�
  
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• How to Watch NASCAR Race Today at Martinsville Speedway: TV Coverage and Streaming

  30-10-2026 20:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA - MARCH 29: Ryan Blaney, driver of the #12 Advance Auto Parts Ford, and Tyler Reddick, driver of the #45 SiriusXM Toyota, race during the NASCAR Cup Series Cook Out 400 at Martinsville Speedway on March 29, 2026 in Martinsville, Virginia. (Photo by Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images) GettyNASCAR returns to Martinsville Speedway for a major championship weekend, but Cup Series fans will have to wait until Sunday for the Xfinity 500. Friday, October 30, features practice, qualifyi
  
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• NASCAR Veteran Dissects the Ruthless Truck Series Reality Facing Returning Kasey Kahne

  30-10-2026 20:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  January 28, 2025, Rockingham, North Carolina, USA: Kasey Kahne No. 33 Chevrolet, a third Richard Childress Racing entry, prepares for his team test at Rockingham Speedway. Rockingham USA – ZUMAj177 20250128_zsp_j177_001 Copyright: xJasonxJacksonx ©IMAGO/ZUMA Press WireKasey Kahne’s return to NASCAR is the kind of announcement that brings back memories of a different era of the sport. The 18-time Cup Series winner is set to compete full-time again in 2027, joining Spire Motorsports for a Tru
  
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• Denny Hamlin: Chevy Teams Answer to Rick Hendrick

  30-10-2026 19:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Denny Hamlin says Ross Chastain had no choice but to follow orders at Talladega. Hamlin also says those orders run through one person, Rick Hendrick.Hamlin made the comments on his Actions Detrimental podcast this week. He was asked about Chastain blocking a lane at the end of a stage while running a lap down.Hamlin drives for Joe Gibbs Racing and co-owns 23XI Racing, so he sees the motorsports business as both a driver and a team owner.“He’s doing what he’s told,” Hamlin said. “As a d
  
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• NASCAR Truck Series Starting Lineup: Qualifying Results for Martinsville Speedway

  30-10-2026 19:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series is at Martinsville Speedway for the penultimate race of the 2026 season. Qualifying for Friday’s Black’s Tire 200 produced the youngest pole winner in national series history, with 16-year-old Tristan McKee taking the top starting spot.Driving the No. 77 Spire Motorsports Chevrolet, McKee posted a fastest lap of 19.549 seconds to claim the pole. He beat Layne Riggs by just 0.018 seconds, while Chandler Smith qualified third.Tristan McKee tries to cool down a
  
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• Official Starting Lineup: 2026 NASCAR Truck Series Black’s Tire 200 at Martinsville

  30-10-2026 19:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  At 16 years, 4 months, and 22 days old, Tristan McKee became the youngest polesitter in the history of the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series as he claimed the pole position for Friday night’s Black’s Tire 200 at Martinsville Speedway.The driver of the No. 77 Spire Motorsports Chevrolet Silverado turned a fast lap of 19.549 seconds, which allowed him to pace Layne Riggs, a championship contender, by 0.018 seconds.Chandler Smith will start third ahead of Ben Rhodes, and Kaden Honeycutt, the series
  
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• NASCAR Confirms Key Decision Ahead of Championship Finale

  30-10-2026 19:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  BRISTOL, TENNESSEE - SEPTEMBER 19: Joey Logano, driver of the #22 Shell Pennzoil Ford, pits during the NASCAR Cup Series Bass Pro Shops Night Race at Bristol Motor Speedway on September 19, 2026 in Bristol, Tennessee. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) GettyNASCAR’s return to Homestead-Miami Speedway for championship weekend will bring a different approach from the one fans became accustomed to during the Championship 4 era.And with just two races remaining in the 2026 season, NASCAR has c
  
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• NASCAR Truck Series Martinsville lineup, TV schedule for Friday's race

  30-10-2026 19:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tristan McKee is on the pole for the Black's Tire 200NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race on Oct. 30 at Martinsville.McKee, 16, turned a lap of 19.549 seconds in qualifying to claim his first career pole in his fifth Truck Series start.Layne Riggs will start second, with points leader Kaden Honeycutt in fifth.Here's the full starting lineup and TV information for Friday's NASCAR Truck Series race at Martinsville Speedway.TRUCK POINTS:NASCAR points standings: Truck Series points update after Tallad
  
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• Christopher Bell’s Bristol-Winning Bass Boat Just Sold for $14K — And the Buyer Got WAY More Than Just a Boat!

  30-10-2026 19:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Apr 9, 2023; Bristol, Tennessee, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Christopher Bell (20) wins the Food City Dirt Race at the Bristol Motor Speedway Dirt Course. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-USA TODAY SportsTalk about getting a deal!Christopher Bell’s bass boat from his Bristol Night Race victory has officially sold for $14,000, and the winning bidder walked away with a whole lot more than just a boat.The sale included an incredible bonus: a fishing trip with Bell and fellow NASCAR Cup Series dri
  
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• Dale Earnhardt Jr. Has a Plan to Fix NASCAR’s Superspeedway Racing — And It Could Change Everything!

  30-10-2026 19:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Feb 13, 2026; Daytona Beach, Florida, USA; NASCAR Cup Series team owner Dale Earnhardt Jr during practice for the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn ImagesNASCAR’s single-lug wheels and the way teams approach superspeedway racing have changed the sport, but Dale Earnhardt Jr. believes there may be a way to get drivers racing harder instead of spending laps saving fuel.One of his ideas? Bring back reward points for leading laps.At tracks like
  
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• NASCAR Driver Announces Bad News Hours Before Martinsville Race

  30-10-2026 19:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Timmy Hill has announced a major career change ahead of the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race at Martinsville Speedway. The driver revealed that Friday’s event will mark his final race as a team owner, bringing Hill Motorsports’ run in NASCAR to an end.Hill shared the news in an X post on Friday, just hours before the scheduled race. He expressed gratitude for the people and experiences he has had throughout his time as a team owner.“A new chapter is ahead. Martinsville will be my final s
  
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• 2026 Martinsville Speedway Chase weekend pit stall assignments

  30-10-2026 18:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  See where your favorite NASCAR Cup Series, NASCAR O‘Reilly Auto Parts Series and NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series drivers will pit this weekend in a Chase tripleheader at Martinsville Speedway — the penultimate race weekend of the 2026 season.NASCAR Cup SeriesStay tuned.NASCAR Cup Series Xfinity 500 at Martinsville Speedway on Sunday (2 p.m. ET, NBC, HBO Max, MRN Radio, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio).RELATED: Talladega weekend schedule | How to watch NASCAR on NBCNASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts SeriesNASC
  
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• Sammy Smith's championship hopes still alive after Talladega victory

  30-10-2026 18:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sammy Smith completed an impressive weekend sweep at Talladega Superspeedway on Saturday, winning The Progress Group 250 just one day after capturing the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series victory. The JR Motorsports driver started 11th and led only the final lap before securing his first NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series victory of the 2026 season.Smith remained competitive throughout the afternoon as teammate Carson Kvapil dominated much of the race. He helped JR Motorsports control the drafting la
  
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• Joey Logano Gets Incredible Surprise Ahead of Martinsville Race Weekend

  30-10-2026 18:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  AVONDALE, ARIZONA - OCTOBER 17: Joey Logano, driver of the #22 Hunt Brothers Pizza Ford, looks on during qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series Freeway Insurance 500 at Phoenix Raceway on October 17, 2026 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images) GettyJoey Logano has collected plenty of trophies throughout his NASCAR career. But ahead of this weekend’s race at Martinsville Speedway, the three-time Cup Series champion received something he never saw coming.And it came from anothe
  
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• NASCAR reveals green-flag times for Martinsville in the 2026 Chase

  30-10-2026 18:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NASCAR is ready for the upcoming race weekend at Martinsville Speedway. The sport returns to Martinsville in what is expected to be a fun weekend in Virginia. However, when will NASCAR wave the green flag throughout the weekend at Martinsville on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday?The NASCAR Truck Series kicks off the action with a 6:18 p.m. ET green flag at Martinsville on FOX Sports 1 on Friday night. Then, the NASCAR O'Reilly Series will wave the green flag at 4:25 p.m. on The CW on Saturday evenin
  
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• NASCAR qualifying order for Cup Series at Martinsville in 2026 Chase

  30-10-2026 18:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The NASCAR Cup Series is set to arrive at Martinsville Speedway for its 35th race of the 2026 season. It is the final date at Martinsville, as NASCAR also goes to the venue in the spring. In 2025, William Byron won the pole for the Cup Series race at Martinsville, marking his first pole of the playoffs.First, the Cup Series needs to qualify for the event at Martinsville, and the qualifying format is simple. Every driver will make a two-lap run, with the overall lap times determining the startin
  
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• Chris Buescher Reaches Major NASCAR Milestone, Recalls Unlikely Start

  30-10-2026 17:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chris Buescher has spent more than a decade racing against NASCAR’s biggest names. He’s won Cup Series races, helped build RFK Racing into a contender and established himself as one of the sport’s most dependable drivers.But even he seems a little surprised by what awaits him Sunday at Martinsville Speedway.Buescher will make his 400th career NASCAR Cup Series start in the Xfinity 500, a milestone that has the 33-year-old looking back at an opportunity he never expected to receive.“How d
  
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• NASCAR entry list for Truck Series race at Martinsville in 2026 Chase

  30-10-2026 17:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The NASCAR Truck Series is ready to take on the 2026 Black's Tire 200 at Martinsville Speedway, and the entry list has been revealed. NASCAR released the 2026 Xfinity 500, O'Reilly Series, and Truck Series entry list for Martinsville on Monday afternoon. This is Martinsville's final date on the 2026 NASCAR schedule, and the ninth race in the Chase. All three NASCAR levels will be on track at Martinsville.There will be 36 entries for the 2026 Black's Tire 200 on Friday night, meaning zero drive
  
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• Cleetus McFarland's race recap in the 2026 Chase race at Talladega

  30-10-2026 17:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Cleetus McFarland's third career NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series start ended prematurely Friday when he was collected in a major accident during the Love's RV Stop 225 at Talladega Superspeedway. The Niece Motorsports driver qualified 24th but completed just 16 laps before his afternoon ended.McFarland entered the event hoping to gain valuable superspeedway experience and continue developing his NASCAR racing career. The motorsports personality had expressed interest in competing in additional NAS
  
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• Tony Stewart's race recap in the 2026 Chase race at Talladega

  30-10-2026 17:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tony Stewart's return to the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series ended prematurely Friday when the NASCAR Hall of Famer was collected in a major accident during the Love's RV Stop 225 at Talladega Superspeedway. Stewart qualified 29th in his No. 25 Ram but completed just 16 laps before his afternoon ended.The three-time NASCAR Cup Series champion was making his second Truck Series appearance of the 2026 season, continuing his involvement with Kaulig Racing and Ram. Stewart entered the event hoping to
  
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• NASCAR entry list for O'Reilly race at Martinsville in 2026 Chase

  30-10-2026 17:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The NASCAR O'Reilly Series is ready to take on the 2026 National Debt Relief 250 at Martinsville, and the entry list has been revealed. NASCAR released the 2026 Xfinity 500, O'Reilly Series, and Truck Series entry list for Martinsville on Monday afternoon. This is Martinsville's final date on the 2026 NASCAR schedule, and the ninth race in the Chase. All three NASCAR levels will be on track at Martinsville.There will be 38 entries for the 2026 National Debt Relief 250 on Saturday evening, mean
  
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• How to watch 2026 NASCAR Chase race at Martinsville: TV info, schedule, entry list, Cup points standings

  30-10-2026 17:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NASCAR will visit its final short track of the season Sunday at Martinsville Speedway with the 500-lap race broadcast on NBC.Chase Elliott won the March 29 race on the 0.526-mile oval, outdueling Denny Hamlin for the victory. William Byron won last fall on the paper clip-shaped track in Southwest Virginia.With two races remaining in the Chase, Kyle Larson has a 73-point lead and could clinch his second consecutive Cup Series championship and third overall with a strong result at Martinsville.A v
  
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• NASCAR entry list for Cup Series race at Martinsville in 2026 Chase

  30-10-2026 17:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The NASCAR Cup Series is ready to take on the 2026 Xfinity 500 at Martinsville Speedway, and the entry list has been revealed. NASCAR released the 2026 Xfinity 500, O'Reilly Series, and Truck Series entry list for Martinsville on Monday afternoon. This is Martinsville's final date on the 2026 NASCAR schedule, and the ninth race in the Chase. All three NASCAR levels will be on track at Martinsville.There are 36 guaranteed charters for the 2026 Xfinity 500 on Sunday afternoon. Thirty-five driver
  
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• Kyle Larson discusses major NASCAR win at Talladega in 2026 Chase

  30-10-2026 17:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kyle Larson is finally a winner at a superspeedway in the NASCAR Cup Series. On Sunday, Larson pulled off one of the most memorable comebacks in NASCAR history, going from first to 11th to first on the final lap at Talladega Superspeedway. It was an insane ending that put the Hendrick Motorsports driver in the victory lane.Following the event, Larson spoke about his first NASCAR win at Talladega. It was a shocking victory, as Larson continues to pull away in the Chase."I don’t know. I got real
  
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• Kyle Larson could secure NASCAR Cup Series championship at Martinsville

  30-10-2026 17:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  MARTINSVILLE, VA — It could all be wrapped this weekend in southern Virginia at the iconic short track, Martinsville Speedway.Famous for its infield hot dog stand and awarding race winners handmade grandfather clocks, Martinsville opened in 1947 and has been hosting races annually for the top tier of NASCAR since 1949. Past winners at the 0.526-mile track that is shaped like a paperclip — with long straightaways and narrow turns — include Darrell Waltrip, Rusty Wallace, Fred Lorenzen and C
  
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• NASCAR Martinsville Betting Odds: Denny Hamlin Favored as Kyle Larson Eyes Title

  30-10-2026 16:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Denny Hamlin is running out of time to catch Kyle Larson in the NASCAR Cup Series championship race. Fortunately for the Joe Gibbs Racing veteran, Sunday’s stop at Martinsville Speedway might be his best opportunity to make up some ground.Oddsmakers certainly like his chances.Hamlin enters the Xfinity 500 as the betting favorite at +400, ahead of Ryan Blaney (+450) and Joey Logano (+700). Larson, meanwhile, sits fourth at +750 despite carrying a commanding 73-point lead into the penultimate ra
  
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• NASCAR: Denny Hamlin Makes Bold Claim Despite Kyle Larson’s Championship Lead

  30-10-2026 15:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  AVONDALE, ARIZONA - OCTOBER 17: NASCAR Cup Series driver, Denny Hamlin speaks to the media during the NASCAR Cup Series Championship whip leaders press conference prior to practice and qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series Freeway Insurance 500 at Phoenix Raceway on October 17, 2026 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images) GettyDenny Hamlin believes he has delivered the best overall season in the NASCAR Cup Series, despite facing a difficult path to the 2026 championship. With o
  
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• “We Want to Make Him Happy”- HMS President Reveals Internal Pain of Letting Rick Hendrick Down That Rescued Collapsing Season

  30-10-2026 15:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CHARLOTTE, NC – OCTOBER 12: Rick Hendrick talks with team members during qualifying for the NASCAR, Motorsport, USA Cup Series Bank of America ROVAL 400 on October 12, 2024 at Charlotte Motor Speedway in Charlotte, NC. Photo by Jeff Robinson/Icon Sportswire AUTO: OCT 12 NASCAR Cup Series Bank of America ROVAL 400 EDITORIAL USE ONLY Icon2410123525400 ©IMAGO/Icon SportswireHendrick Motorsports is used to setting the standard in NASCAR, but the 2026 regular season gave its fans very little to ce
  
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• How to Watch NASCAR at Martinsville Speedway: TV Coverage and Streaming

  30-10-2026 15:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA - MARCH 29: Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 Bob's Discount Furniture Toyota, and William Byron, driver of the #24 Cincinnati Chevrolet, lead the field on a pace lap prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Cook Out 400 at Martinsville Speedway on March 29, 2026 in Martinsville, Virginia. (Photo by David Jensen/Getty Images) GettyNASCAR heads to Martinsville Speedway for a busy tripleheader weekend as all three national series continue their championship battles.The Craftsman Truck S
  
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• Kyle Larson’s Title Bid Exposes Growing Disconnect Between NASCAR Media and Fans

  30-10-2026 14:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  USA TODAY Network via Reuters ConnectKyle Larson could wrap up the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series championship at Martinsville, but the reaction from fans has exposed a bigger problem than an early title clinch. Many are questioning how Denny Hamlin can have four wins, finish the regular season as the points leader and still be on the verge of losing the championship to a driver who has built his advantage during the Chase.The format behind that possibility is already a source of division. NASCAR scr
  
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• What Kyle Larson needs to do to clinch NASCAR Cup title early at Martinsville

  30-10-2026 14:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motorsport photoEntering Martinsville Speedway, it will take a lot for the Joe Gibbs Racing trio of contenders to put the pressure back on championship leader Kyle Larson. The more likely outcome is that Larson actually manages to clinch the title one race early.That's an outcome that was impossible under the 2014-2025 playoff format, and still didn't happen during the Chase era between 2004 and 2013 (despite Jimmie Johnson's dominance). No, it hasn't happened since the final year of the full-se
  
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• NASCAR Defends Refusal to Join Fred Lorenzen’s Family’s $1M CTE Initiative

  30-10-2026 13:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  In a statement provided to FOX8, NASCAR has explained its decision not to partner with Fred Lorenzen’s family on a $1 million initiative focused on chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) research and support for former drivers.The response follows the family’s announcement that Lorenzen, a NASCAR Hall of Famer, was posthumously diagnosed with Stage 3 CTE after researchers at Boston University examined his brain. He died on December 18, 2024, at the age of 89, after living with dementia for a
  
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• NASCAR Reveals Final Truck Series Inspection Results Before Martinsville Race

  30-10-2026 03:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NASCAR releases final Craftsman Truck Series inspection results ahead of the Martinsville race. Here's what the findings mean for drivers and teams. GettyAll 36 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series entries passed pre-race inspection at Martinsville Speedway on Thursday, clearing the full field for Friday’s Black’s Tire 200.Two races remain, and 43 points separate Kaden Honeycutt from Layne Riggs. Friday determines how much of a lead, or deficit, either driver carries into the Homestead-Miami finale
  
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• Tyler Ankrum eliminated from Truck championship contention in 2026

  30-10-2026 02:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tyler Ankrum nearly captured his first NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series victory of the 2026 season during Friday's Love's RV Stop 225 at Talladega Superspeedway. The McAnally-Hilgemann Racing driver started seventh and finished second after an intense four-wide battle approaching the checkered flag.Ankrum remained competitive throughout the afternoon, navigating the shifting drafting lanes while several championship contenders experienced significant problems. His No. 18 Chevrolet stayed among the
  
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• "You Put Owensboro, Kentucky, on the Map" - Mike Helton Delivers Tribute Honoring Darrell Waltrip for Dragging NASCAR Into Modern Spotlight

  30-10-2026 01:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE – OCTOBER 27: Darrell Waltrip speaks during the Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway Hall Of Fame 2021 Induction Ceremony at The Fairgrounds Nashville on October 27, 2021 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Keith Griner/Getty Images) ©Getty ImagesThe man who helped NASCAR find its voice on national television is now facing a challenge no championship, victory, or microphone can overcome. Darrell Waltrip spent decades making himself heard, turning his confidence into a trademark
  
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• “I Did Not Get That Memo”- HMS President Publicly Dismisses Wild Social Media Theories Surrounding Kyle Larson

  30-10-2026 01:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NASHVILLE, TN – JUNE 29: Cliff Daniels,crew chief talks to Kyle Larson 5 Hendrick Motorsports HendrickCars.com Chevrolet during qualifying for the running of the NASCAR, Motorsport, USA Cup Series Ally 400 on June 29, 2024, at Nashville Superspeedway in Lebanon, TN. Photo by Jeffrey Vest/Icon Sportswire AUTO: JUN 29 NASCAR Cup Series Ally 400 EDITORIAL USE ONLY Icon2406292506 ©IMAGO/Icon SportswireKyle Larson’s dominant Chase run is currently clouded by his controversial Talladega win backe
  
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• Bubba Wallace and Carson Hocevar Played Rock-Paper-Scissors During Talladega Race

  30-10-2026 00:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bubba Wallace and Carson Hocevar found a way to pass the time during the slow first stage at Talladega Superspeedway. They played rock-paper-scissors.Much of the field saved fuel for long stretches of Stage 1 in Sunday’s race, which frustrated many fans. At times, cars were running well below race speed.While the main pack crawled, RFK Racing’s three cars broke away at full speed and swept the top three spots in the stage.Wallace mentioned the game on his team radio after his crew asked him
  
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• Denny Hamlin proud of season despite another likely missed title

  30-10-2026 00:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motorsport photoIn this moment, Denny Hamlin feels pretty even-tempered on what appears to be another missed opportunity at winning a championship, this time in his planned penultimate campaign at the highest level.With his win at Talladega on Sunday, Kyle Larson now has a 92.7 percent chance of winning the championship and could actually clinch one race early at Martinsville on Sunday, by gaining three points.To wit, Hamlin could win the final two races, and he would only have a 60 percent stat
  
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