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Denny Hamlin Calls for Change in NASCAR Caution Length

Denny Hamlin wants to see NASCAR make a change to the length of caution periods across the board. The comments came on the driver’s “Actions Detrimental” podcast following the race weekend in Martinsville.The driver of the No. 11 believes NASCAR is spending too much time under caution. The 45-year-old acknowledged that the TV companies want to […] The post Denny Hamlin Calls for Change in NASCAR Caution Length appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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“He Put Me in the Fence”: Ryan Blaney Sounds Off on Denny Hamlin After Martinsville

Ryan Blaney didn’t hesitate when asked about his late-race run-in with Denny Hamlin at Martinsville Speedway.“Yeah, he just put me in the fence,” Blaney said on pit road. “That’s what it looked like from my seat.”The moment came during a tense battle in the closing laps of Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series race, adding another flashpoint […] The post “He Put Me in the Fence”: Ryan Blaney Sounds Off on Denny Hamlin After Martinsville appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Denny Hamlin Falls Short at Martinsville Despite Leading 292 Laps

Denny Hamlin had the race in his hands Sunday at Martinsville Speedway.He started on pole. He led 292 laps. He swept both stages.And still, he didn’t win.Instead, it was Chase Elliott who capitalized late, passing Hamlin down the stretch to take the victory and hand Hendrick Motorsports its first win of the 2026 season. For […] The post Denny Hamlin Falls Short at Martinsville Despite Leading 292 Laps appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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NASCAR Power Rankings After Chase Elliott’s Stunning Win At Martinsville

For about 90 percent of Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series race at Martinsville, it looked like a sure thing that Denny Hamlin would take home yet another victory at a track he often dominates. However, they don’t throw the checkered flag until 100 percent of the race, and after a late strategy call, a timely caution, and […] The post NASCAR Power Rankings After Chase Elliott’s Stunning Win At Martinsville appeared first on BroBible.

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NASCAR Cup Series Drama at Martinsville Speedway as Kyle Busch Faces Costly Penalty

Kyle Busch’s difficult start to the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season continued Sunday at Martinsville Speedway during the Cook Out 400. The Kyle Busch-led No. 8 Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet received an uncontrolled tire penalty after a pit-road incident involving rookie Connor Zilisch.The issue happened under green-flag pit stops and forced Busch to restart from […] The post NASCAR Cup Series Drama at Martinsville Speedway as Kyle Busch Faces Costly Penalty appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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NASCAR Fans Were Shocked At Clint Bowyer’s Tone Deaf Comment To Denny Hamlin Ahead Of Martinsville Race

Gotta think he would like to have that one back. NASCAR on FOX analyst, and retired Cup Series driver, Clint Bowyer made a comment during an interview with Denny Hamlin ahead of today’s Cook Out 400 at Martinsville Speedway that had fans cringing and blasting the announcer as “tone deaf” given all that Hamlin has been through over the past few months. Hamlin, of course, lost his father in a house fire at his North Carolina home last December that […] The post NASCAR Fans Were Shocked At Clint Bowyer’s Tone Deaf Comment To Denny Hamlin Ahead Of Martinsville Race first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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NASCAR O'Reilly Series Race Results, Finishing Order From Martinsville

The full NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series race results, winner, and finishing order from Martinsville Speedway.

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NASCAR O'Reilly Series Qualifying Rained Out, Starting Lineup From Martinsville

The NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series qualifying session was rained out. Starting lineup set by the metric.

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Kevin Harvick Breaks Down Denny Hamlin’s Retirement Crossroads at JGR Team Now

Denny Hamlin is 45 and still winning at a high level in the NASCAR Cup Series. He drives for Joe Gibbs Racing, one of the top teams in the sport. In 2025, he delivered one of his best seasons in the Next-Gen era with six race wins and a strong championship run.He opened the 2026 […] The post Kevin Harvick Breaks Down Denny Hamlin’s Retirement Crossroads at JGR Team Now appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Judge Presses Joe Gibbs Racing for ‘Hard Evidence’ in Gabehart, Spire Case

A federal judge is demanding more than allegations in one of NASCAR’s most closely watched legal disputes.During a hearing Thursday, U.S. District Judge Susan C. Rodriguez pressed Joe Gibbs Racing on the strength of its claims against former competition director Chris Gabehart and Spire Motorsports. The Judge repeatedly emphasized the need for concrete evidence as […] The post Judge Presses Joe Gibbs Racing for ‘Hard Evidence’ in Gabehart, Spire Case appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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NASCAR Entry List: Who Is Racing at Martinsville This Weekend?

The NASCAR Cup Series takes on Martinsville Speedway this Sunday for the Cook Out 400. Here is the field revealed.

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NASCAR Cup Series 2026 Entry List for Cook Out 400 at Martinsville Speedway

The Cook Out 400 weekend brings both the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series and the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series race to Martinsville Speedway for a full slate of short-track action.The O’Reilly Auto Parts Series race is set for Saturday at 3:30 p.m. ET, while the Cup Series main event follows on Sunday at the same time. […] The post NASCAR Cup Series 2026 Entry List for Cook Out 400 at Martinsville Speedway appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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