Denny Hamlin Secures First NASCAR Win in 32 Races at Martinsville

Denny Hamlin achieved a significant milestone with his first NASCAR Cup Series victory at Martinsville since 2015, leading 274 of 400 laps and tying Rusty Wallace for 11th on the all-time win list. This win marked Hamlin's 55th career victory, breaking a 31-race winless streak. Regular season points leader William Byron faced a setback, finishing 22nd and seeing his lead shrink to just 16 points over Kyle Larson. The race also saw Erik Jones disqualified for failing to meet minimum weight requirements, impacting his standing. In the NASCAR Xfinity Series, Austin Hill clinched a win after a chaotic finish, while in the Truck Series, Daniel Hemric secured his first victory. The next races are scheduled for Darlington Raceway, with the Goodyear 400 on April 6 and the Sport Clips Haircuts VFW 200 on April 5.