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.
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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.
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 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.
‘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.
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.
Kyle Busch Stands His Ground Against Cup Series Purism in Growing Hall of Fame Debate
Kyle Busch defends the current Hall of Fame structure, pushing back against growing calls for a Cup Series-only standard.
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.
Dale Earnhardt Jr. Driver Faces Late-Race Drama in NASCAR Martinsville Speedway Debut
Dale Earnhardt Jr. saw his driver, Lee Pulliam, make his NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series debut with JR Motorsports on March 28, 2026, at Martinsville Speedway. The 250-lap race featured a major late incident when Pulliam triggered a 19-car wreck with 17 laps to go.He was running near the front and lined up on the […] The post Dale Earnhardt Jr. Driver Faces Late-Race Drama in NASCAR Martinsville Speedway Debut appeared first on Heavy Sports.
Dale Earnhardt Jr. Sees Bigger NASCAR Future for Late Model Legend Lee Pulliam After Martinsville Debut
Dale Earnhardt Jr. eyes future NASCAR opportunities for Lee Pulliam after his impressive top-five debut at Martinsville Speedway.
Tempers Flare Between Rajah Caruth and Jesse Love’s Camps After Martinsville’s O’Reilly Chaos
Rajah Caruth and Jesse Love produce late drama at the Martinsville Speedway during the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series race.
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.
NASCAR Throws Red Flag After Massive Martinsville Pileup
During the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series race at Martinsville, a massive wreck forced officials to throw the red flag to clean up the track.
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.
NASCAR Race Today: Schedule and How to Watch Martinsville Cup Qualifying and O’Reilly Series Race
NASCAR Martinsville Saturday schedule features Cup qualifying on Prime Video and Justin Allgaier leading the NFPA 250.
Brad Keselowski on 600th NASCAR Start: “I Just Wanted to Be Here”
Brad Keselowski is set to reach a major career milestone this weekend as the NASCAR Cup Series heads to Martinsville Speedway for the Cook Out 400. The RFK Racing co-owner and driver will make his 600th NASCAR Cup Series start on Sunday, March 29, 2026.With that start, Keselowski becomes just the 35th driver in NASCAR […] The post Brad Keselowski on 600th NASCAR Start: “I Just Wanted to Be Here” appeared first on Heavy Sports.
High Gas Prices Take Massive Toll on NASCAR Fans Traveling to Martinsville
As the Iran war rages on, NASCAR fans face record gas prices this weekend at Martinsville, forcing some to rethink their plans.
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.
NASCAR: Why Hendrick Motorsports Can Break Through at Martinsville
Through the first six races of the 2026 NASCAR season, Hendrick Motorsports has yet to get in the win column.HMS has put together a number of strong runs, including Chase Elliott’s runner-up finish at Las Vegas. Yet, they have not been able to turn the speed into victories.This weekend, the Cup Series circuit heads to […] The post NASCAR: Why Hendrick Motorsports Can Break Through at Martinsville appeared first on Heavy Sports.
NASCAR 2026 at Martinsville: Full Schedule and How to Watch Cup and O’Reilly Series This Weekend
Martinsville Speedway hosts its spring race weekend, offering Cup Series teams crucial data that may impact the playoffs.
Judge Casts Early Doubt on JGR’s Case Against Chris Gabehart and Spire
A federal judge cast early doubt on JGR's case against Chris Gabehart and Spire Motorsports, demanding harder evidence before ruling.
NASCAR TV Schedule: How to Watch Every Race at Martinsville
How to watch every single race event for the NASCAR doubleheader weekend at Martinsville.