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NASCAR Driver Carson Hocevar Reacts to Bubba Wallace Wreck at Martinsville Speedway: “We Got Run Over”

Carson Hocevar saw a strong run slip away late at Martinsville Speedway during the Cook Out 400 on March 29, 2026. The NASCAR Cup Series race had been steady for the 23-year-old, who started seventh and stayed inside the top 15 for much of the day.That changed on a late restart when contact from Bubba […] The post NASCAR Driver Carson Hocevar Reacts to Bubba Wallace Wreck at Martinsville Speedway: “We Got Run Over” appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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NASCAR: Dale Earnhardt Jr. Backs Denny Hamlin’s Martinsville Speedway Long Caution Concern

Chase Elliott secured a close win at Martinsville Speedway on March 29, 2026, edging Denny Hamlin by 0.565 seconds in the Cook Out 400. Dale Earnhardt Jr. later joined the post-race discussion.While the finish delivered a tight battle, much of the conversation focused on caution flags in the NASCAR Cup Series. Several yellow-flag periods slowed […] The post NASCAR: Dale Earnhardt Jr. Backs Denny Hamlin’s Martinsville Speedway Long Caution Concern appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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‘He Was Mad’: Bubba Wallace Slams Into Carson Hocevar in Martinsville Wreck

A late-race crash at NASCAR’s Martinsville Speedway is drawing immediate attention, and not just for the number of cars involved.On Lap 327 of the Cook Out 400, with 74 laps remaining, a caution flag flew after a multi-car wreck erupted in Turn 4. The incident quickly stacked up a large group of drivers, including Carson […] The post ‘He Was Mad’: Bubba Wallace Slams Into Carson Hocevar in Martinsville Wreck 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 Cup Series: Denny Hamlin Continues Cook Out 400 Control at Martinsville Speedway

Denny Hamlin stayed in control of the NASCAR Cup Series race at Martinsville Speedway, winning Stage 2 and continuing his strong run from the pole. Hamlin led 156 of the first 162 laps and maintained track position through pit cycles and restarts. The race reached the halfway point under green-flag conditions, with few lead changes.Ty […] The post NASCAR Cup Series: Denny Hamlin Continues Cook Out 400 Control at Martinsville Speedway appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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NASCAR Driver Ross Chastain Wants Martinsville Clock as Cook Out 400 Looms

Ross Chastain is heading into this weekend with a clear goal as the NASCAR Cup Series arrives at Martinsville Speedway. The Trackhouse Racing driver is focused on winning the Cook Out 400 and claiming one of the sport’s most recognized trophies, the Martinsville grandfather clock.Chastain has yet to win at the track, but his recent […] The post NASCAR Driver Ross Chastain Wants Martinsville Clock as Cook Out 400 Looms 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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How to Watch NASCAR Cook Out 400 at Martinsville: Start Time, TV Schedule, Streaming

NASCAR heads to Martinsville Speedway this weekend for the Cook Out 400, one of the most anticipated short-track races on the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series schedule.The race takes place on Sunday, March 29, with the green flag set for 3:30 p.m. ET on FS1. Fans can also stream the race through the FOX Sports App […] The post How to Watch NASCAR Cook Out 400 at Martinsville: Start Time, TV Schedule, Streaming appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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NASCAR Cup Series: Goodyear Tire Notes for Martinsville Speedway Cook Out 400

Goodyear is sticking with a familiar approach, and that decision could play a major role in how Sunday’s race unfolds at Martinsville Speedway. The Martinsville Speedway Cook Out 400 is already shaping up to be a strategy-driven event. Teams are returning to the same tire setup used in the 2025 playoff race.That combination created heavy […] The post NASCAR Cup Series: Goodyear Tire Notes for Martinsville Speedway Cook Out 400 appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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