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Byron wins NASCAR Cup race at Martinsville in Hendrick 1-2-3
Byron was the first lead lap car to make a green flag pit stop in the final stage at the short track, emerging as the leader for the first time in the race. A wreck with two laps to go brought out a caution and sent the race into overtime, but Byron eventually beat teammate Larson to the checkered flag. This victory marked the 40th anniversary season for HMS, an organization that had faced tragedy at the track in the past. Larson won the pole and all four of the team’s drivers finished in the top eight. The Hendrick 1-2-3 finish was a first for any organization at Martinsville, with Elliott, Wallace, and Blaney also having strong finishes. Hamlin and Elliott battled for the lead at one point, with Byron emerging as the eventual leader and maintaining a substantial lead towards the end of the race.
