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2024 NASCAR Cup Series Race Eight Martinsville

Cars in field: 37
Pole: Kyle Larson (5)
Outside Pole: Bubba Wallace (23)
Stages: 80-100-220
Weather: Sunny, 65°F, feels like 64°, Wind NNW 2 mph, Gusts 7 mph
‘Desperate’ Denny Hamlin (11) finishes stage two first.Restarting on lap 193 of 400 with Denny Hamlin (11) and Chase Elliott (9) on the front row.

Chase Elliott (99) takes the lead from ‘Desperate’ Denny Hamlin (11).

Caution on lap 202 of 400 for a spin by Christopher ‘CBell’ Bell (20).

Caution on lap 398 of 400 for John Hunter Nemecheck (42) hitting the outside wall and rolling around with the front right tire on fire.

Restarting in overtime with William ‘WilliB’ Byron (24) and Hendrick teammate Chase Elliott (9) on the front row followed by Hendrick teammate Kyle Larson (5), as well as Ryan Blaney (12), Darrell ‘Bubba’ Wallace (23), Alex Bowman (48), Joey Logano (22), Chase Briscoe (14), Todd Gilliland (38), ‘Desperate’ Denny Hamlin (11), his driver Tyler ‘TyRed’ Reddick (45).

William ‘WilliB’ Byron (24) wins holding off Hendrick Motorsports teammates Kyle Larson (5) and Chase Elliott (9) for a one, two, three finish on the 40th Anniversary of Hendrick Motorsports.  Alex Bowman (48) finished in eighth position.

Hendrick has more than 1500 current and post employees at the race.

Mr Hendrick and Mrs Linda are not at the track.  Rick is recovering from knee replacement surgery.

Overall the event was meh.

Motorsport News:

      1. Busch’s short track struggles go deeper than new aero package.
      2. 2024 BP Ultimate Rally-Raid: Maio, Yamaha win Stage 4.
      3. Denny Hamlin calls social media spat with track executive ‘regretful’.
      4. Kyle Larson edges nemesis Bubba Wallace for Martinsville pole.
      5. Adam Adelson, Elliott Skeer Win Fanatec GTWCA Sonoma Race No. 1.
      6. NASCAR Is No Match for Caitlin Clark.
      7. Tyler Gonzalez, John Geesbreght Win Sonoma GT4 America Race No. 1.
      8. Aric Almirola claims emotional NASCAR Xfinity Series win at Martinsville.
      9. John Force, 74, gets record 156th NHRA victory.
      10. Carlos Tatay pursuing cross-country rally, Dakar Rally.
      11. Daniel Ricciardo in heavy crash with Alex Albon on first lap of Japanese Grand Prix.
      12. Positivity powers Jasmine Salinas’ Top Fuel effort in Phoenix.
      13. Rick Hendrick to miss Martinsville race after knee surgery.
      14. Stewart seeks first Top Fuel elimination round win at NHRA Arizona Nationals.
      15. Max Verstappen Gives Hometown Honda the Win at the Japanese Grand Prix.
      16. Lewis Hamilton sharply hits out at Mercedes strategy in Japanese Grand Prix.
      17. Denny Hamlin, Marcus Smith argue over Speedway Motorsports repaves UPDATES.
      18. Norris: We’re fighting a losing battle with Ferrari.
      19. Leclerc concedes qualifying result must improve.
      20. Ricciardo, Albon crash prompts Suzuka red flag.
      21. Ricciardo escapes penalty after Albon clash.
      22. Wolff: No one will catch Verstappen this year.
      23. Albon reflects on how latest crash will set back Williams.
      24. Damon Hill insists George Russell was ‘desperate’ in Oscar Piastri clash.
      25. Verstappen credits car changes after qualifying for Suzuka dominance.
      26. Mercedes leave Japan claiming to be in a better place – but jury is still out.
      27. Japanese Grand Prix 2024: ‘No-one is going to catch Max this year’.
      28. For Some Drivers NASCAR’s Next Gen Car Truly Has Been A Game Changer.
      29. Restarts still a hot topic at Martinsville.
      30. Verstappen’s predictable Suzuka win should have F1 worried.
      31. Ross Chouest Wins 1st Career GT America Race at Sonoma.
      32. Stenhouse, Mike Kelley Looking for Direction in 2024.
      33. HendrickCars.com colors “like a badge of honor” for Greg Anderson.
      34. Caruso sidelined from NHRA competition with broken fibula.
      35. Zac Anderson, Colin Garrett Win Sonoma GT4 America Race No. 2.
      36. 2024 BP Ultimate Rally-Raid: Dumontier prevents Santos sweep in Stage 5.
      37. Corry, Christodoulou split USF2000 honors at NOLA.
      38. Johnson scores NOLA USF Pro 2000 perfection.
      39. Byron wins at Martinsville, Hendrick goes 1-2-3.
      40. Byron leads Hendrick Motorsports to 1-2-3 finish at Martinsville on anniversary weekend.
      41. Wright Motorsports Sweeps GT World Challenge at Sonoma.
      42. Hendrick has never had a win “that means any more than this one”.
      43. William Byron leads Hendrick Motorsports podium sweep at Martinsville.
      44. Martinsville post-race inspection complete.
      45. Elliott ‘hungry for more’ after just missing out on Martinsville win.
      46. Denny Hamlin ‘Throws a Shot At It’ With Final Pit Call.
      47. McNeilly, Wheldon top USF Juniors at NOLA.
      48. Wallace sees worthy result from strong Martinsville performance.
      49. Hendrick Motorsports Celebrates 40th Anniversary With Historic 1-2-3 Finish.
      50. Long: William Byron’s win a celebration 40 years in the making at Hendrick Motorsports.

Next Race: Texas

GO Hendrick 48 & 9!!!!