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William Byron addresses contact with Ryan Blaney at Martinsville: ‘It’s hard racing’

During the Martinsville elimination race, William Byron had to get around Ryan Blaney and did it with some contact. Short track racing is full of contact and bumps and hits, but some are fair game and others go over the line.

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Jeff Gordon expects ‘heavyweight fight’ between Hendrick, Joe Gibbs Championship 4 drivers

Yesterday at Martinsville, Jeff Gordon got to see his old No. 24 car go to Victory Lane with William Byron, earning a Championship 4 berth. To see it happen 10 years after Gordon earned his final career win and made his own championship race visit.

Denny Hamlin News / The SportsRush / October 27

'Nothing I Can Do About It': Denny Hamlin’s Painful Admission After Martinsville Troubles

Denny Hamlin’s Martinsville weekend began on a high note, a top-five qualifying effort and a P2 finish in practice behind Chase Elliott, but by race day, his No.

NASCAR News / The SportsRush / October 27

'Not Surprised But He Has Exceeded Expectations:' Christopher Bell Reviews Chase Briscoe’s First Season With JGR

Chase Briscoe has raised the bar this season, delivering the finest stretch of his Cup career yet. During his four-year stint with Stewart-Haas Racing, he reached the playoffs twice, collecting two victories, one at Phoenix and another at Darlington last year.

NASCAR News / The SportsRush / October 27

William Byron and Ryan Blaney Hold No Grudges for Aggressive Manoeuvre on the Track

For a long time during the Cup Series race at Martinsville on Sunday, it seemed like Ryan Blaney would win and secure a Championship 4 spot. He had taken the lead following a restart on Lap 272 and maintained it for 177 laps.

Joey Logano News / FirstSportz / October 27

Joey Logano Exposes the Real Reason Behind His 2025 Playoffs struggles

Joey Logano has been unable to keep up with the winning momentum of the 2024 season. Logano came into the year as a defending Cup Series Champion and hoped to win one this year as well.

Ryan Blaney News / The SportsRush / October 27

Kyle Larson Relieved Ryan Blaney Misses Out on Championship 4 for ‘No Clear Favorite’ Scenario At Phoenix

For the first time since the Next Gen car was introduced in 2022, the Cup Series Championship 4 finale at the Phoenix Raceway will not feature a Team Penske driver racing for the title.

Chase Elliott News / The SportsRush / October 27

'We Showed Signs of Life': Chase Elliott Reflects on Martinsville Elimination After Final 4 Near Miss

Chase Elliott won’t be racing for the title at the Phoenix Raceway on November 2 after failing to win the penultimate race of the 2025 Cup Series season at Martinsville on Sunday.

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / October 27

After two consecutive heartbreaking races, William Byron got one back on Lady Luck at Martinsville

The two-time Daytona 500 champion needed a win at Martinsville Speedway on Sunday to advance to the Championship 4.

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Christopher Bell News / The SportsRush / October 27

According to Christopher Bell, NASCAR’s Playoff Format Delivered at Martinsville: ‘Four of the Right Guys Made It’

A No. 20 Toyota Camry XSE that handled poorly led to Christopher Bell being knocked out of the battle for the 2025 Cup Series championship at Martinsville on Sunday.

NASCAR News / SpeedwayMedia.com / October 27

William Byron earns clutch Cup victory at Martinsville; clinches Championship 4 berth

William Byron earned a walk-off NASCAR Cup Series victory to this year’s Championship 4 round by winning the Xfinity 500 at Martinsville Speedway on Sunday, October 26, from the pole position.

NASCAR News / Larry Brown Sports / October 26

William Byron made history with his win on Sunday

William Byron clinched a spot among the Championship 4 on Sunday at Martinsville Speedway, and he did so in a very impressive way. Byron seized the lead from Ryan Blaney with 43 laps to go and held on to win with both drivers facing must-win situations.

NASCAR News / 5 GOATs / October 26

Jeff Gordon reacts to Ryan Blaney nearly pulling off ‘impossible’ at Martinsville, looks ahead to Phoenix

Ryan Blaney knew he had his work cut out for him heading into Sunday’s Round of 8 finale at Martinsville Speedway. Blaney qualified 31st and being in a position where he needed to win to clinch a spot in the Championship 4, that was less than ideal at a track like Martinsville.

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Jeff Gordon says Hendrick Motorsports wants 2025 championship 'bad'

It's been nearly four years since Hendrick Motorsports last won a NASCAR Cup Series championship. For most teams, a four-year title drought isn't a drought at all.

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NASCAR News / Yardbarker / October 26