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Thinkin’ Out Loud: 182 Laps of Tranquility, 14 Laps of Demolition at Talladega … Again

NASCAR Cup Series; #23: Bubba Wallace, 23XI Racing, Columbia Sportswear Company Toyota Camry, #12: Ryan Blaney, Team Penske, Wurth Ford Mustang

Photo Credit: Nigel Kinrade Photography

Despite 57 lead changes and 21 different drivers out front, the NASCAR Cup Series’ race at Talladega once again became a battle of survival down the stretch.

Stat Sheet: Stewart-Haas Just Had its Best Performance in Almost 3 Years

NASCAR Cup Series #14: Chase Briscoe, Stewart-Haas Racing, HighPoint.com Ford Mustang, #4: Kevin Harvick, Stewart-Haas Racing, Realtree / Hunt Brothers Pizza Ford Mustang racing at Martinsville Speedway, NKP

(Photo: Nigel Kinrade Photography)

SHR cars combined to lead 66% of the NOCO 400 at Martinsville, a percentage not seen since 2020.

Thinkin’ Out Loud at Martinsville: For the Short-Track Package, It’s Back to the Drawing Board

NASCAR Cup Series - #11: Denny Hamlin, Joe Gibbs Racing, Sport Clips Haircuts Toyota Camry

Photo Credit: Nigel Kinrade Photography

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.