Denny Hamlin wins NASCAR Cup Series race at Martinsville
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With his first victory in just over 10 years at the 0.526-mile oval, Hamlin snapped a 31-race winless skid that dated to April 2024 at Dover.
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A good choice for Sunday’s winner would be any of the four Hendrick Motorsports drivers — Alex Bowman, William Byron, Chase Elliott, and Kyle Larson.
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Martinsville is one of Elliott’s strongest tracks, with 1,233 laps led and 12 top 10s, being his most ever at a single circuit.
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Bowman appeared to be on his way to victory last Sunday before his teammate, who drives the No. 5 Chevy, got around him to take the lead for good. Hendrick drivers figure to find the front of the field at Martinsville — at which its drivers posted a 1-2-3 finish a year ago.
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He’s the Martinsville master, so second to him is not that bad. I felt really bad at the end of the run. Qualifying really good was a big part of our success this weekend. Hopefully we can come back better in the fall and have a nice solid day.
Denny Hamlin led 274 laps and dominated Martinsville. He held off Christopher Bell with about 80 laps to go, but Hamlin was able to drive away from his Joe Gibbs Racing teammate and earn his sixth victory at Martinsville Speedway and 55th win in his NASCAR Cup Series career.