Up to Speed: Patience Seals Martinsville Victory for Kyle Larson
There is an important factor that helps explain why Larson won at Martinsville and ended up in the garage at Bristol – patience.
There is an important factor that helps explain why Larson won at Martinsville and ended up in the garage at Bristol – patience.
Kyle Larson emerged victorious on a day that saw better, if not fantastic, racing at Martinsville.
Even after Phoenix and Richmond, many were waiting on this new short-track package’s true test at Martinsville. Much like many cars on Sunday, it did not pass.
A strong performance at Martinsville showed that Ricky Stenhouse Jr. might be more dangerous than usual come playoff time.
Several calls by crew chiefs paid off big time after 400 laps at Martinsville.
Adam Cheek and Bryan Davis Keith discuss Martinsville, Kyle Larson’s hot streak, the delay prior to a wayward-tire caution and more.
Chase Elliott climbed out of his car at Martinsville and immediately went to the ground. But despite the pain, he still finished 10th.
Briscoe wasn’t the featured injured Chase, but he was the one who nearly took home the grandfather clock.
Larson led the final 30 laps and won by over four seconds for his first Cup win at Martinsville.