Denny Hamlin Wins Cook Out 400 at Martinsville

Christopher Bell clinched his first NASCAR Cup Series pole of the 2025 season at Martinsville Speedway, marking a significant achievement as it was his 14th career pole and first at this track. Bell narrowly edged out Chase Elliott by 0.017 seconds with a lap time of 19.718 seconds. Despite his excellent qualifying performance, Bell was ultimately bested by his teammate Denny Hamlin, who won the Cook Out 400 by leading 272 of the 400 laps. Bell's strong start to the season includes three consecutive wins earlier in the year, positioning him as a top contender. Other notable performances in the race included Joey Logano, who won the first stage, while Hamlin secured Stage 2. The race at Martinsville is a critical part of the NASCAR Cup Series, offering insights into team performances and individual driver skills.