Martin Truex Jr. dominated the Cup race at Richmond, however a late-caution compelled the occasion into time beyond regulation and utterly modified the end result. Truex’s Joe Gibbs Racing team-mate Denny Hamlin gained the race off pitroad, after which held on within the two-lap sprint to the checkered flag.
Truex completed fourth and was livid, claiming Hamlin “used me up” and known as consideration to a possible restart violation by the driving force of the No. 11 Toyota. It appeared that Hamlin went early, however NASCAR didn’t name it. Joey Logano completed 2nd, and Kyle Larson third.
Regardless of the disappointing final result, Truex prolonged his factors result in 14pts over Larson.
Now the collection heads to Martinsville, the place Ryan Blaney gained the newest occasion within the fall. Larson is the defending winner of the spring occasion.
This week within the information, Richard Childress Racing made a crew chief change, pairing Justin Alexander again with Austin Dillon. Joey Gase was fined $5,000 for the viral bumper-throwing incident in the course of the Xfinity race. Half-time NASCAR driver Grey Gaulding was indefinitely suspended after he was arrested on a home abuse cost. Lastly, Supercars ace Cam Waters is “pumped” for his NASCAR debut, coming on this Friday’s Truck race at Martinsville.
What’s the NASCAR at Martinsville schedule?
(Schedule is tentative and topic to alter)
Friday, April 5
3:05 pm ET – NASCAR Truck Collection follow – FOX SPORTS 1
3:40 pm ET – NASCAR Truck Collection qualifying – FOX SPORTS 1
5:05 pm ET – NASCAR Xfinity Collection follow – FOX SPORTS 1
5:40 pm ET – NASCAR Xfinity Collection qualifying – FOX SPORTS 1
7:30 pm ET – NASCAR Truck Collection race (200 laps) – FOX SPORTS
Saturday, April 6
4:35 pm ET – NASCAR Cup Collection follow – FOX SPORTS 2
5:20 pm ET – NASCAR Cup Collection qualifying – FOX SPORTS 2
7:30 pm ET – NASCAR Xfinity Collection race (250 laps) – FOX SPORTS 1
Sunday, April 7
3:00 pm ET – NASCAR Cup Collection race (400 laps) – FOX SPORTS 1
Denny Hamlin, Joe Gibbs Racing, Mavis Tires & Brakes Toyota Camry, Victory Lane
Photograph by: Ben Earp / NKP / Motorsport Photos
How can I watch the NASCAR Cup Collection at Martinsville?
- Date: Sunday, April 7
- TV present begin time: 3:00 p.m. ET
- Levels/Laps: (80-100-220) – 400 laps
- TV channel: FOX SPORTS 1 | TSN (Canada) | Different worldwide viewing choices
- Dwell stream: FOX Sports activities Streaming
- Radio: MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio
Who’s racing within the Prepare dinner Out 400 at Martinsville?
37 vehicles are on the entry listing for the Cup Collection race with no open entries. Driving the No. 66 entry, David Starr might be making his first Cup begin since 2021. Josh Williams is again behind the wheel of the No. 16 Kaulig Racing Chevrolet this weekend.
