NASCAR Cup Series Xfinity 500: Qualifying, Martin Truex Jr.’s Pole Position, Round of 8 Finale Lineup At Martinsville Speedway

Martin Truex Jr. plans to formally announce his NASCAR Cup Series retirement following next weekend’s Championship 4 event at Phoenix Raceway.  The 2017 circuit champion is fighting more than time. Truex remains determined to make a difference despite not being a playoff driver. With two races remaining as a full-time competitor, Truex transversed Martinsville Speedway […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  02 Nov 2024
NASCAR Xfinity Series Fans React To Aric Almirola Dominating National Debt Relief 250, Championship 4 Field Set At Martinsville Speedway

NASCAR Xfinity Series driver Aric Almirola proved his spring effort at Martinsville Speedway was no fluke. The driver of the No. 20 Toyota led 150 of 250 laps en route to earning Saturday’s National Debt Relief 250 title.  “We had a good car here in the spring, and we made a few changes because I wasn’t […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  02 Nov 2024
NASCAR Truck Series Fans React To Greedy Christian Eckes Amassing Zip Buy Now, Pay Later 200 Treasures At Martinsville Speedway

Christian Eckes was a bit greedy Friday at Martinsville Speedway.   Not only did the NASCAR Truck Series driver capture the Zip Buy Now, Pay Later 200 race at night, but he earned the pole position in the afternoon and cradled the bulk of the evening bonus points with wins in both stages. He even topped […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  01 Nov 2024
NASCAR Xfinity Series National Debt Relief 250: Qualifying, Parker Retzlaff’s Pole Position, Lineup At Martinsville Speedway

Two non-playoff pilots, Parker Retzlaff and Anthony Alfredo, claimed the top NASCAR Xfinity Series’ starting spots for Saturday’s National Debt Relief 250 at Martinsville Speedway.   Retzlaff on Friday turned in a hot qualifying lap of 95.151 mph, securing his second career pole. The third-year competitor edged Alfredo by 0.012 seconds.  The next six drivers, […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  01 Nov 2024
Sportsbook Tabs Corey Heim With Top NASCAR Truck Series Championship Odds; Conner Jones Faces More Scrutiny; Hettinger Racing Makes Move

NASCAR Truck Series driver Conner Jones could face stiffer pentalties.  The 18-year-old with 21 career starts over the past two seasons remains scrutinized by industry officials for wrecking Matt Mills during last Saturday’s Baptist Health 200 at Homestead-Miami Speedway. Racing on an open track, Jones bumped Mills’ machine from behind on Lap 76. It sent […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  30 Oct 2024
Sportsbook Tabs Cole Custer With Top NASCAR Xfinity Series Championship Odds; Cole Custer Gets Favorite Nod; Myatt Snider Returns

Sportsbooks are beginning to favor Cole Custer to repeat as the NASCAR Xfinity Series champion. Custer (+220) drew the top sports-betting odds after his runner-up finish during last Saturday’s NASCAR Xfinity Series event at Homestead-Miami Speedway.  Entering Saturday’s National Debt Relief 250 race at Martinsville Speedway, Custer sits as the No. 4-ranked driver, 28 points […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  30 Oct 2024
Sportsbook Tabs Tyler Reddick With Top NASCAR Cup Series Championship Odds; Chase Elliott Experiencing Deja Vu; Pole Curse Ends

NACAR Cup Series driver Chase Elliott may have the biggest Round of 8 challenge, but he appears to retain enough confidence to make a run at Sunday’s Xfinity 500 at Martinsville Speedway. As the No. 8-ranked playoff pilot, Elliott needs to make up 43 points or win to qualify for next month’s Championship 4 race […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  29 Oct 2024
NASCAR Cup Series Xfinity 500 Odds, Predictions, Kyle Larson’s Quest & Best Bets At Martinsville Speedway

The NASCAR Cup Series’ marketing department may be getting nervous.  Kyle Larson, one of motorsports’ major personalities, opens Sunday’s Round of 8 finale at Martinsville Speedway seven points below the elimination line.  For marketing reasons, the stock-car racing industry may privately hope Larson eventually plays a major role during the Championship 4 at Phoenix Raceway […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  29 Oct 2024
NASCAR Truck Series Zip Buy Now, Pay Later 200 Entry List: Dates, Event Times, Corey Heim’s Drama Wish At Martinsville Speedway

NASCAR Truck Series driver Corey Heim didn’t create much drama during last Saturday’s Baptist Health 200 At Homestead-Miami Speedway. He wanted to, though. Heim did everything but secure a trip to next month’s Championship 4 race at Phoenix Raceway. Heim led a race-high 68 laps, but his advantage slipped away on pit strategy. Race winner […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  28 Oct 2024