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NASCAR Cup Martinsville: Byron leads emotional Hendrick 1-2-3
William Byron emerged as the leader after a green-flag pitstop and went on to win the NASCAR Cup race at Martinsville Speedway, beating his team-mate Kyle Larson by 0.550 seconds in a 1-2 finish for Hendrick Motorsports. The victory marked the 40th anniversary of Hendrick Motorsports’ first Cup win at Martinsville, a milestone in their successful history. Despite a late caution that led to an overtime finish, Byron maintained his lead on the restart and secured the win. Hendrick Motorsports also celebrated all four of their drivers finishing in the top eight, solidifying their dominant performance at the short track. Byron expressed gratitude to his team and Hendrick Motorsports for their support, acknowledging the organization’s legacy and the hard work of everyone involved.
