Hamlin Wins 55th Career Race at Martinsville

Denny Hamlin achieved his first win of the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series at Martinsville, marking his sixth victory at the Virginia track and his 55th career win, tying him for 11th on the all-time list with Rusty Wallace. This win has secured his playoff spot and moved him up to sixth in the points standings. Bubba Wallace has shown a resurgence, achieving consecutive podium finishes, including third at Martinsville, moving him to eighth in the standings. Despite his strong performance, Wallace expressed regret over missing a potential second-place finish due to a poor restart. The Cook Out 400 race at Martinsville saw 2,422,000 viewers, making it the most-watched sports event on FS1 for that weekend. Tyler Reddick credited Bubba Wallace for helping him improve his racecraft at Martinsville and celebrated Daniel Hemric's win in the Truck Series race at the same venue.