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NASCAR Fans Were Shocked At Clint Bowyer’s Tone Deaf Comment To Denny Hamlin Ahead Of Martinsville Race

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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

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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 Cup Series: Denny Hamlin Dominates Early, Wins Stage 1 at Martinsville Speedway

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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.

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Dale Earnhardt Jr. Driver Faces Late-Race Drama in NASCAR Martinsville Speedway Debut

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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.

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Brad Keselowski on 600th NASCAR Start: “I Just Wanted to Be Here”

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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.

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

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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: Why Hendrick Motorsports Can Break Through at Martinsville

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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.

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How to Watch NASCAR Cook Out 400 at Martinsville: Start Time, TV Schedule, Streaming

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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

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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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