P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Byron: Martinsville was "our worst race of the year"
Byron entered the elimination race with a 30-point buffer, but his lead quickly diminished as Blaney outscored him in stage points. Despite struggling to find a good setup for his car and finishing 13th, one lap down, Byron managed to advance to the next round by just eight points over Hamlin. After the race, Byron admitted that it was their worst performance of the year but praised his team for their hard work and support. Now, Byron will compete in the Championship 4 for the first time in his career, facing Larson, Bell, and Blaney in the title-deciding race at Phoenix Raceway. Interestingly, Byron happens to be the most recent winner of a Cup Series race at Phoenix earlier this year.
Source: motorsport
