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ndling was better, but he was still very tight. The team restarted on Lap 131 from 23rd and clawed his way to 18th with 40 to go in Stage 2. As the rubber buildup continued on the half-mile track, Jones said the No. 43 Dollar Tree Toyota wouldn't handle, and he finished 26th in Stage 2.

Chase Elliott and the No. 9 NAPA Auto Parts Chevrolet team that led Chevrolet to the checkered flag at Martinsville Speedway.

Denny Hamlin dominated the Cup Series race at Martinsville Speedway. The Virginia-native won the second stage and lead 274 of 400 laps to score his first win of the season.

Cody Ware (Started 36th, Finished 31st / Running, completed 396 of 400 laps)

RYAN PREECE, No. 60 Fastenal Ford Mustang Dark Horse – THIRD STRAIGHT TOP 10 FINISH. HOW DOES THAT FEEL? “I didn’t expect that one. Honestly, it all started with me messing up in qualifying and putting us back there."

Joe Gibbs Racing driver Christopher Bell was made available to the media on Saturday after winning the pole for the NASCAR Cup Series race at Martinsville Speedway.

CHRIS BUESCHER, No. 17 Kroger/Old El Paso Ford Mustang Dark Horse – “That was pretty solid. I didn’t think we were gonna be worse than seventh or eighth"

Josh Berry, driver of the No. 21 Motorcraft/Quick Lane Ford Mustang Dark Horse and Ryan Blaney, driver of the No. 12 Advance Auto Parts Ford Mustang Dark Horse, both stopped by the infield media center at Martinsville Speedway

William Byron, driver of the No. 24 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet, met with the media in advance of the NASCAR Cup Series’ practice and qualifying session at Martinsville Speedway.

Richard Childress Racing announced today that NASCAR Xfinity Series standout Jesse Love will make his NASCAR Cup Series debut at Bristol Motor Speedway.