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Bubba Wallace Raises Concerns Over NASCAR Restart Chaos on Short Tracks

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

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

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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NASCAR Cup Series: Ryan Blaney Opens Up About Denny Hamlin Martinsville Incident

Ryan Blaney addressed late-race contact with Denny Hamlin during the NASCAR Cup Series Cook Out 400 at Martinsville Speedway. The incident came in the final stage as both drivers raced for position on the short track. Hamlin, who led 292 laps, made contact that sent Blaney into the outside wall.The impact caused damage and affected […] The post NASCAR Cup Series: Ryan Blaney Opens Up About Denny Hamlin Martinsville Incident appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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“Take It Like A F****** Man”: Dale Earnhardt Jr. Goes On Fiery, Expletive-Laced Rant Following Jesse Love & Rajah Caruth Confrontation At Martinsville

An all-time great Dale Earnhardt Jr. rant. Over the weekend, two NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series drivers had a heated moment at Martinsville Speedway on Saturday when Jesse Love confronted Rajah Caruth after a series of aggressive on-track incidents. The pair swapped bumpers in the final laps, causing both to lose positions, leading to an animated discussion in the garage… it eventually ended with a handshake, but still, Jesse was NOT happy, even though he is known for being a very […] The post “Take It Like A F****** Man”: Dale Earnhardt Jr. Goes On Fiery, Expletive-Laced Rant Following Jesse Love & Rajah Caruth Confrontation At Martinsville first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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Richard Petty: Bubba Wallace ‘Knocked the Door Out of Him’ in Hocevar Wreck

A late-race incident at Martinsville Speedway is drawing scrutiny across the NASCAR garage — and now one of the sport’s most iconic voices has weighed in.Bubba Wallace sparked controversy during Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series race after making contact with Carson Hocevar on Lap 324, sending the No. 77 spinning and triggering a multi-car pileup on […] The post Richard Petty: Bubba Wallace ‘Knocked the Door Out of Him’ in Hocevar Wreck appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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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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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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NASCAR Cup Series: Connor Zilisch Flags Health Concern After Martinsville Speedway Hit

Connor Zilisch’s rookie season in the NASCAR Cup Series hit another tough moment at Martinsville Speedway during the Cook Out 400 on March 29, 2026. The 19-year-old entered the race still searching for his first top-10 finish at the Cup level.Martinsville, known for tight racing and constant contact, quickly turned into a difficult test. Zilisch […] The post NASCAR Cup Series: Connor Zilisch Flags Health Concern After Martinsville Speedway Hit appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Denny Hamlin Reveals That 23XI Racing Started With A Fake Article Claiming He Was Starting A NASCAR Team WIth Michael Jordan

What started as a laugh between friends turned into one of the most dominant teams in NASCAR. 23XI Racing is off to their best start in the team’s short history, with driver of the #45 car Tyler Reddick winning 4 races already and leading the points standings, while Bubba Wallace and the #23 team came into the latest race 3rd in the points standings before getting caught up in a wreck (well, technically he caused it) at Martinsville Speedway that […] The post Denny Hamlin Reveals That 23XI Racing Started With A Fake Article Claiming He Was Starting A NASCAR Team WIth Michael Jordan first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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NASCAR Fans Split Over Bubba Wallace Incident at Martinsville Speedway

Bubba Wallace’s late-race incident at Martinsville Speedway didn’t just shake up the Cook Out 400. It completely took over the conversation after the checkered flag, with fans across the NASCAR Cup Series locking in on what they believed really happened.On Lap 327, Wallace’s contact with Carson Hocevar triggered a multi-car crash that wiped out more […] The post NASCAR Fans Split Over Bubba Wallace Incident at Martinsville Speedway appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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NASCAR: Kevin Harvick and Kyle Petty Criticize Bubba Wallace’s Martinsville Speedway Wreck

Bubba Wallace wrecked the 77 car at Martinsville Speedway during a NASCAR Cup Series race on the tight half-mile short track. Kevin Harvick and Kyle Petty called out the move live on the FOX broadcast as it happened.Harvick said Wallace drove straight through the 77 car and suggested something else triggered the aggression on track. […] The post NASCAR: Kevin Harvick and Kyle Petty Criticize Bubba Wallace’s Martinsville Speedway Wreck appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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