NASCAR Standings 2026: Updated Points After Martinsville
Chase Elliott won Sunday's Cook Out 400 at Martinsville Speedway, paving the way as the best Chevrolet in the NASCAR Cup Series Driver Standings.
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“There Was No Water”: Denny Hamlin’s Mom Pleads With County To Increase Funds For Fire Protection After The Death Of Her Husband
Speaking up so others hopefully don’t have to go through a nightmare like they have. On December 29th, 2025, Dennis Hamlin passed away from injuries suffered in a fire at his home in North Carolina. He was the father of NASCAR Cup Series driver Denny Hamlin, and the house fire also left his mother, Mary Lou, hospitalized, though she has made a full recovery. It was such a horrific scene, and it took around two hours to put out the fire due […] The post “There Was No Water”: Denny Hamlin’s Mom Pleads With County To Increase Funds For Fire Protection After The Death Of Her Husband first appeared on Whiskey Riff.
Denny Hamlin Owns Up to Ruthless Shove That Sent Ryan Blaney ‘Into the Fence’ At Martinsville
Denny Hamlin admits his contact with Ryan Blaney at Martinsville was unnecessary after the move sent Blaney into the fence.
Denny Hamlin Emerges as Martinsville’s Biggest Winner Despite ‘Gut Punch’ Loss to Chase Elliott
Denny Hamlin's heartbreaking Martinsville loss to Chase Elliott still provides a crucial points boost for his championship hopes.
“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.
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.
Chase Elliott Silences Critics as Crew Chief Alan Gustafson Delivers Martinsville Masterclass
Chase Elliott silences critics as crew chief Alan Gustafson delivers a Martinsville masterclass to steal Denny Hamlin's victory.
Chase Elliott Says He’s ‘Forgiven’ Denny Hamlin After Years of Simmering Tension
Cook Out 400 winner Chase Elliott has had his share of on-track run-ins with Denny Hamlin, but he is not holding a grudge.
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.
Chase Elliott Breaks Through at Martinsville as Bubba Wallace Incident Sparks Late-Race Tension
Chase Elliott delivered when it mattered most Sunday at Martinsville Speedway, scoring his first win of the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season and ending Hendrick Motorsports’ early-year drought. The victory marked Elliott’s 22nd career win and his second at the historic short track.It also gave Chevrolet its first win of the 2026 season, a notable […] The post Chase Elliott Breaks Through at Martinsville as Bubba Wallace Incident Sparks Late-Race Tension appeared first on Heavy Sports.
NASCAR Martinsville Results: Finish Order, Winner, and Key Takeaways
Chase Elliott won the NASCAR Cup Series Cook Out 400 at Martinsville Speedway.
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.
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.
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.
NASCAR Cup Series: Denny Hamlin Dominates Early, Wins Stage 1 at Martinsville Speedway
Denny Hamlin controlled the opening segment of the NASCAR Cup Series race at Martinsville Speedway, leading from the pole and winning Stage 1. Hamlin led 65 of the first 73 laps and stayed out front under green flag conditions.The NASCAR Cup Series event opened without a caution, and only two drivers led laps in the […] The post NASCAR Cup Series: Denny Hamlin Dominates Early, Wins Stage 1 at Martinsville Speedway appeared first on Heavy Sports.
Denny Hamlin Reveals How Fake News Nugget Triggered Michael Jordan’s NASCAR Entry
Denny Hamlin reveals how a fake news article sent as a joke ultimately led Michael Jordan to co-found 23XI Racing in 2020.
Denny Hamlin Unpacks the Bold Strategy Behind 23XI’s Unique NASCAR Model
Denny Hamlin explains the philosophy behind 23XI Racing's model, including an $8 million service fee to Joe Gibbs Racing.
NASCAR Race Today: Start Time, Starting Lineup and How to Watch the Martinsville Cup Series Race
Denny Hamlin starts from the pole at Martinsville and eyes his seventh win, looking to stall Tyler Reddick's dominance.
Denny Hamlin Eyes History at Martinsville as High-HP Package Fuels Major Opportunity
Denny Hamlin won the pole for the Cook Out 400 at Martinsville and has a chance to tie Rusty Wallace for the most track wins.
NASCAR Starting Lineup: Qualifying Results for the Cook Out 400 at Martinsville
Denny Hamlin earns pole position for the NASCAR Cup Series' Cook Out 400 at Martinsville Speedway.
Michael Jordan Says He Was Willing To Get Kicked Out Of NASCAR To Send A Message With Antitrust Lawsuit
Willing to risk it all. Of course Michael Jordan is one of the most famous athletes in the world, so NASCAR needs him a lot more than he needs them. But he was still willing to risk his race team – and quite a bit of money that he’s put into it – in order to push for change within the sport. The NBA legend is, of course, co-owner of 23XI Racing, along with Cup Series superstar Denny Hamlin, which […] The post Michael Jordan Says He Was Willing To Get Kicked Out Of NASCAR To Send A Message With Antitrust Lawsuit first appeared on Whiskey Riff.
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.
Michael Jordan Says He Was ‘All In’ on NASCAR Lawsuit
Michael Jordan approached his legal fight with NASCAR the same way he approached competition throughout his career.All in.Speaking during an interview with Gayle King on “CBS Mornings,” Jordan outlined why he backed a lawsuit challenging NASCAR’s business structure and what led him to take that step after years of involvement in the sport.Why Michael Jordan […] The post Michael Jordan Says He Was ‘All In’ on NASCAR Lawsuit appeared first on Heavy Sports.
Denny Hamlin’s Mother Reveals Upsetting New Details From Fire That Took Her Husband’s Life
Denny Hamlin's mother reveals upsetting new details about the fire that took her husband's life, noting trucks had no water.