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Truex wins pole at Martinsville as he again faces championship elimination in NASCAR playoffs

For the third time in this year’s playoffs, NASCAR regular season champion Martin Truex Jr. is facing elimination and wondering how his title chances have exploded spectacularly

OCTOBER 28, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Wins Martinsville Pole Truex Jr. won the pole for the Xfinity 500 NASCAR Cup Series race at Martinsville Speedway Saturday afternoon. He turned a fast lap of 94.153 mph.

Impact Toyota drivers would dominate this pole qualifying session at Martinsville Speedway by taking four of the Top 6 spots on the grid. Truex would beat out Ty Gibbs to capture the top starting spot for Sunday's Xfinity 500. It was his third-career Martinsville pole position and third pole of the season. Truex will be a top contender to win Sunday's 500-lap playoff battle.

OCTOBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

NASCAR's playoff push down to the madness of Martinsville with Hamlin and Truex title hopes on line

Denny Hamlin and Martin Truex Jr. head to Martinsville Speedway on Sunday with their seasons on the line

OCTOBER 27, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jeff Gordon 1-on-1: On his love for Martinsville, Hendrick's championship outlook

Jeff Gordon's final Cup victory came at Martinsville in 2015. The Hendrick Motorsports exec reflects on that win, Kyle Larson and more.

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Two Championship 4 spots up for grabs at Martinsville: Who will get them? William Byron is sitting pretty. Denny Hamlin and Martin Truex Jr. are in trouble. Here's who we think will advance to the title race.

OCTOBER 26, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Elimination scenarios for Martinsville: Which two drivers will make Championship 4?

Ahead of the final NASCAR Cup Series playoffs elimination race, a look at who might join Kyle Larson and Christopher Bell in the championshi...

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Denny Hamlin, Martin Truex Jr.'s seasons in peril following Homestead

Both Denny Hamlin and Martin Truex Jr. head to Martinsville needing a victory, or plenty of help, to make the Championship 4.

OCTOBER 23, 2023

NASCAR takeaways: Christopher Bell joins Kyle Larson in Championship 4

Christopher Bell's victory at Homestead sends him to a second straight Championship 4, with two of the final four spots now claimed.

OCTOBER 23, 2023

4EVER 400 highlights: Christopher Bell wins at Homestead-Miami

The NASCAR Cup Series' playoff schedule continued Sunday with the 4EVER 400 at Homestead-Miami. Here are the top moments!

OCTOBER 22, 2023

4EVER 400 set for Sunday: How to watch NASCAR playoff race, time, free live stream Martin Truex Jr., driving the Joe Gibbs Racing No. 19 Toyota Camry, ran the fastest lap in the final round of qualifying on Saturday and wil...

OCTOBER 22, 2023 • PENNLIVE.COM

Martin Truex Jr. wins 4EVER 400 pole at Homestead Martin Truex Jr.

OCTOBER 21, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Truex adds to Toyota's playoff pole haul at Homestead Martin Truex Jr. will lead the field to the green flag on Sunday at Homestead-Miami Speedway after earning the pole with a lap of 167.411 mp...

OCTOBER 21, 2023 • RACER.COM

Wins Homestead Pole Truex Jr. won the pole for the 4EVER 400 Presented by Mobil 1 NASCAR Cup Series race at Homestead-Miami Speedway Saturday afternoon. He turned a fast lap 167.411 mph.

Impact Truex captured his second pole position of the season with a great performance at the Homestead oval. The Joe Gibbs Racing star advanced to the final round and knocked off Bubba Wallace to claim the top starting spot for Sunday's 4EVER 400. Truex is a one-time winner at HMS and should challenge for the win Sunday afternoon.

OCTOBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kyle Larson 1-on-1: 'It's been a successful year. But the year is not over'

Kyle Larson discusses his quest for a second NASCAR Cup Series championship, his IndyCar test and how he views his legacy.

OCTOBER 19, 2023

NASCAR takeaways: Kyle Larson first driver to secure Championship 4 berth

Seven other drivers will vie for the final three spots in the Championship 4 after Kyle Larson narrowly beat Christopher Bell at Las Vegas.

OCTOBER 17, 2023

South Point 400 highlights: Kyle Larson wins at Las Vegas by inches

The NASCAR Cup Series' playoff schedule continued Sunday with the South Point 400 in Las Vegas. Here are the top moments!

OCTOBER 15, 2023

Truex turning things around for the Round of 8 in Las Vegas Martin Truex Jr. is focused forward after surviving the first two rounds of the NASCAR Cup Series playoffs and is confident all it’ll take i...

OCTOBER 14, 2023 • RACER.COM

Carson Hocevar 1-on-1: On battling for truck title, moving to Cup Series in 2024

A summer surge helped Carson Hocevar land a Cup ride with Spire next year. The current truck championship hopeful discusses that move and mo...

OCTOBER 12, 2023

NASCAR playoffs: Breaking down the Round of 8 drivers

The Cup Series playoffs are down to eight drivers. A look at each's outlook of making the Championship 4.

OCTOBER 9, 2023

NASCAR takeaways: AJ Allmendinger conquers Charlotte, playoff field to 8

Kyle Busch, Ross Chastain, Bubba Wallace and Brad Keselowski were eliminated from championship contention on Sunday.

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Weekend Preview: Charlotte Motor Speedway Martin Truex Jr.

OCTOBER 5, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

NASCAR playoffs elimination scenarios for Charlotte: Who will make the cut?

A look at what each Cup playoff driver has to do to reach the Round of 8 on Sunday at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

OCTOBER 2, 2023

YellaWood 500 highlights: Ryan Blaney victorious at Talladega

The NASCAR Cup Series' playoff schedule continued Sunday with the YellaWood 500. Here are the top moments from Talladega!

OCTOBER 1, 2023

Denny Hamlin 1-on-1: On chasing an elusive Cup title, working with Michael Jordan

Is this the year Denny Hamlin captures his first championship? He dishes on that quest, 23XI Racing's famous ties and more.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

AutoTrader EchoPark Automotive 400 highlights: William Byron wins at Texas

The NASCAR Cup Series' playoff schedule continued Sunday with William Byron winning the AutoTrader EchoPark Automotive 400!

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023