NASCAR Cup Series Cook Out 400 and Triple Truck Challenge Begin

Christopher Bell secured the pole position for the NASCAR Cup Series Cook Out 400 at Martinsville Speedway, with Chase Elliott starting alongside him. Ryan Blaney, a two-time winner at Martinsville, is keen to secure his first win of the 2025 season after recent challenges, including engine failure at Homestead-Miami. Meanwhile, the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Triple Truck Challenge kicks off its 2025 season at Martinsville, offering significant financial incentives for drivers. The Cook Out 400 marks the continuation of NASCAR's move towards using soft tires, which received positive feedback after the last Martinsville race. This weekend's races are pivotal in testing new car and tire technologies, with the Martinsville Speedway maintaining its historical significance in the NASCAR calendar.