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‘He Might Have to Sell the Tank’: Ricky Stenhouse Jr. Reacts to Carson Hocevar’s $100K Fine

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Carson Hocevar’s costly week just got even more expensive, and Ricky Stenhouse Jr. had a pretty memorable reaction when he learned how much the NASCAR Cup Series driver would have to pay. Hocevar was fined $100,000 by NASCAR following Sunday’s race at Martinsville Speedway, adding another significant penalty to an already difficult end to his […] The post ‘He Might Have to Sell the Tank’: Ricky Stenhouse Jr. Reacts to Carson Hocevar’s $100K Fine appeared first on HEAVY.

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NASCAR Hall of Famer Delivers Blunt Verdict on Martinsville Penalties

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Dale Earnhardt Jr. has backed NASCAR’s decision to punish Carson Hocevar and Josh Berry following separate brake-check incidents at Martinsville Speedway. NASCAR fined Hocevar $100,000 and deducted 25 driver points after officials determined he deliberately brake-checked Austin Cindric during the Cup Series race. Berry also received a $50,000 fine and lost 25 points after an […] The post NASCAR Hall of Famer Delivers Blunt Verdict on Martinsville Penalties appeared first on HEAVY.

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NASCAR Debate Turns Ugly as Denny Hamlin Calls Out Dale Earnhardt Jr. Over Carson Hocevar

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Denny Hamlin challenged Dale Earnhardt Jr. over his comments on Carson Hocevar’s brake-checking of Austin Cindric at Martinsville Speedway. The disagreement unfolded on Hamlin’s Actions Detrimental podcast after the 2026 Xfinity 500, where Hocevar repeatedly hit his brakes on the straightaway, damaging Cindric’s No. 2 Team Penske Ford. Cindric retired from the race and finished […] The post NASCAR Debate Turns Ugly as Denny Hamlin Calls Out Dale Earnhardt Jr. Over Carson Hocevar appeared first on HEAVY.

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Shane van Gisbergen Drops Cryptic Hint About Major Changes at Trackhouse

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Shane van Gisbergen had plenty to be pleased about after Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series race at Martinsville Speedway. But one comment during his post-race interview may have been more intriguing than his performance on the track.The Trackhouse Racing driver finished fifth in the Xfinity 500, another encouraging result as he continues to develop his short-track […] The post Shane van Gisbergen Drops Cryptic Hint About Major Changes at Trackhouse appeared first on HEAVY.

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Christopher Bell’s Martinsville Race Unravels as Carson Hocevar Accused of Intentional Spin

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Christopher Bell’s promising afternoon at Martinsville Speedway took a disastrous turn Sunday, and his crew chief wasn’t convinced the caution that changed everything was an accident.Bell had been running near the front of the NASCAR Cup Series field in the Xfinity 500 when Carson Hocevar spun in Turn 4, bringing out a caution at a […] The post Christopher Bell’s Martinsville Race Unravels as Carson Hocevar Accused of Intentional Spin appeared first on HEAVY.

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NASCAR O’Reilly Series Martinsville Starting Lineup: Full Qualifying Results

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Carson Kvapil will lead the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series field to the green flag at Martinsville Speedway after turning the fastest lap in Friday’s qualifying session. Behind the wheel of the No. 1 Chevrolet, Kvapil posted a lap of 19.855 seconds at 95.371 mph around the Virginia short track, beating Rajah Caruth by just […] The post NASCAR O’Reilly Series Martinsville Starting Lineup: Full Qualifying Results appeared first on HEAVY.

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How to Watch NASCAR Race Today at Martinsville Speedway: TV Coverage and Streaming

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NASCAR 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, qualifying, and the Black’s Tire 200 for the Craftsman Truck Series, while the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series prepares for its Saturday race.The NASCAR Cup Series will […] The post How to Watch NASCAR Race Today at Martinsville Speedway: TV Coverage and Streaming appeared first on HEAVY.

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NASCAR Short-Track Package Faces Biggest Test Yet as Driver Warns of Martinsville Damage

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NASCAR’s revised short-track bumper package faces its biggest test yet at Martinsville Speedway, with Chase Briscoe warning that the changes could bring back a type of damage rarely seen in recent seasons.The Joe Gibbs Racing driver believes the new rules will have a greater impact at the Virginia track because of the frequent contact between […] The post NASCAR Short-Track Package Faces Biggest Test Yet as Driver Warns of Martinsville Damage appeared first on HEAVY.

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How to Watch NASCAR at Martinsville Speedway: TV Coverage and Streaming

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NASCAR heads to Martinsville Speedway for a busy tripleheader weekend as all three national series continue their championship battles.The Craftsman Truck Series opens the action Friday, followed by the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series on Saturday and the Cup Series on Sunday. The 0.526-mile short track, known as “The Paperclip,” hosts the penultimate race weekend of […] The post How to Watch NASCAR at Martinsville Speedway: TV Coverage and Streaming appeared first on HEAVY.

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NASCAR Martinsville Weather Forecast: Will Rain Impact Race Weekend?

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NASCAR’s championship battle heads to Martinsville Speedway this weekend, and with the title fight reaching a critical point, the last thing drivers need is an unpredictable weather forecast. Fortunately, Mother Nature looks ready to cooperate. The latest forecast for Martinsville, Virginia, calls for dry conditions throughout the three-day race weekend, with sunshine on Friday giving […] The post NASCAR Martinsville Weather Forecast: Will Rain Impact Race Weekend? appeared first on HEAVY.

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NASCAR Martinsville Weekend Schedule: Race Times, TV Channels and How to Watch

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The NASCAR season is running out of road, and Martinsville Speedway is about to play a major role in deciding how the championship battle unfolds. With just two races remaining in the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season, the field heads to Virginia for one of the most anticipated weekends on the calendar. Martinsville’s tight corners, […] The post NASCAR Martinsville Weekend Schedule: Race Times, TV Channels and How to Watch appeared first on HEAVY.

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NASCAR’s Brad Keselowski to Open Up Amid Uncertain Racing Future

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NASCAR fans are waiting for answers about Brad Keselowski’s future after the driver confirmed he will address key questions at Martinsville Speedway on Saturday morning. The 2012 Cup Series champion shared a message on Tuesday thanking fans for their support as questions continue about his next move. Keselowski is set to leave RFK Racing at […] The post NASCAR’s Brad Keselowski to Open Up Amid Uncertain Racing Future appeared first on HEAVY.

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NASCAR Team Owner, Crew Members Suspended After Attacking Corey Heim At Martinsville Hot Dog Stand

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Not going to be back at the track for a while after that one. A wild scene unfolded over the weekend during the ValleyStar Credit Union 300, a NASCAR Regional series late model race at Martinsville Speedway in Virginia. Caden Kvapil took the checkered flag, with Corey Heim and Treyten Lapcevich finishing 2nd and 3rd. But after crossing the finish line, Lapcevich apparently wasn’t happy with how Heim raced him in closing laps and took a left turn into the […] The post NASCAR Team Owner, Crew Members Suspended After Attacking Corey Heim At Martinsville Hot Dog Stand first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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Bubba Wallace Raises Concerns Over NASCAR Restart Chaos on Short Tracks

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Bubba Wallace did not hold back when asked about frustrations during the 2026 season. In a “12 Questions” interview with The Athletic, the 23XI Racing driver pointed directly at NASCAR restart chaos as his biggest pet peeve. He focused on the “choose time” process used before restarts, which he says creates confusion and pressure, especially […] The post Bubba Wallace Raises Concerns Over NASCAR Restart Chaos on Short Tracks appeared first on HEAVY.

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NASCAR Cup Series: Bubba Wallace Shares Honest Take on Martinsville Speedway Before Bristol

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Bubba Wallace has accepted full responsibility for a late-race incident at Martinsville Speedway that affected both his result and his position in the NASCAR Cup Series standings. The 23XI Racing driver made contact with Carson Hocevar in the closing laps, sending the No. 77 car into a spin and triggering a multi-car crash. Wallace’s race […] The post NASCAR Cup Series: Bubba Wallace Shares Honest Take on Martinsville Speedway Before Bristol appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Early-Season NASCAR Win a Promising Sign for Chase Elliott

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Throughout his NASCAR Cup Series career, Chase Elliott has won a championship and 22 races.However, early-season wins have historically been hard to come by for the Hendrick Motorsports driver. Until pretty much now, that is.With his trip to Victory Lane in the most recent race, held March 29 at Martinsville Speedway, Elliott secured his earliest […] The post Early-Season NASCAR Win a Promising Sign for Chase Elliott appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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