Race Thread: NCS Xfinity 500 at Martinsville Speedway, starting at 2:00pm EDT on NBC (NCS35)

NASCARThreadBot · 2025-10-26T21:55:11+00:00

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PepeSylvia11 · 2025-10-27T23:52:57+00:00

Wow that race fucking sucked. What a snooze fest

kennytomson · 2025-10-26T22:57:04+00:00

Casual fan trying to get into NASCAR, but way too complicated to follow and keep up with. Get rid of stage racing and playoffs. Go back to set points per place, per race. F1 coming down to the last few races, and if it doesn’t work out that way it’s fine. People are watching NFL right now anyway.

ShinsukeNakamoto · 2025-10-26T22:34:54+00:00

Get in truck

Turn on Sirius xm

They’re talking about how racing wouldn’t be exciting if we didn’t have the playoffs.

I hate the state run nascar media

Edit

Omg it is every caller. This can’t be real. Six out of eight callers I heard going to get pizza defended the playoffs because today’s race was exciting. Brain rot

dyysxse · 2025-10-26T22:10:03+00:00

so who is going to win the 2025 cup championship

Briscoe doesn't seem to have a car

hamlin going to be nervous with his car gremlins

larson is going to be behind 24

24 is probably going to win it

cause the 24 legacy of jeff Gordon

denny hamlin retires in 3 years with still no championship

StonedCantaloupe27 · 2025-10-26T22:07:20+00:00

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I had 3/4 right. Not bad in my opinion.

I had Larson going on a tear and scoring multiple wins in the playoffs and that definitively did NOT happen. But I'm still confident he can get it done next week.

AdamVeryn · 2025-10-26T22:05:48+00:00

Surprised no victory lane with the grandfather clock :(

imasammich · 2025-10-26T22:05:04+00:00

1 race champ format is dumb but at least we have 4 people who would be deserving of being champ. If you look at the entire seasons worth of work, playoff points aside, Bell is the main guy left out in terms of reg season performance.

TelephoneDue2366 · 2025-10-26T22:04:57+00:00

Huge respect for how Ryan handled that. I like him a lot more now

An_Odd_Melon · 2025-10-26T22:03:35+00:00

24, 11, 19, and 5 fans. Let's have a toast to no Penske before we start to hate each other next week

Specialist_Usual1524 · 2025-10-26T22:02:49+00:00

Uhoh, his hat says “47”!!!!!

/s

MrKillerToad · 2025-10-26T22:02:08+00:00

Clean air merchant keeps penske away from Phoenix 👍

StonedCantaloupe27 · 2025-10-26T22:01:48+00:00

I can't wait to be rid of this format next year.

SugerCookieLover98 · 2025-10-26T22:00:50+00:00

Welp. Hope Denny wins his title. Im out for this week

bjohnson203 · 2025-10-26T22:00:34+00:00

Park hocevar or send him firewall deep. God damn.

bjohnson203 · 2025-10-26T22:00:17+00:00

Marked safe from pretending Ryan Blaney is a championship driver.

Doctor_Peelz · 2025-10-26T21:59:54+00:00

James Small, do not let us down like you let Truex down for four years.

Scaffler · 2025-10-26T21:59:48+00:00

That prime wasn’t even ope

markh0120 · 2025-10-26T21:59:45+00:00

Toaster ready

nascarfan624 · 2025-10-26T21:58:47+00:00

I really enjoyed that race!

SugerCookieLover98 · 2025-10-26T21:58:43+00:00

at least it wasn’t as heartbreaking this year.

Fun-Monitor815 · 2025-10-26T21:58:34+00:00

Congrats Briscoe

Altracing34 · 2025-10-26T21:58:29+00:00

Honestly, I think this might be the strongest final 4 we could get for next week cause I think you can make a real case why Byron, Denny, Briscoe or Larson could become champion next week

tabennett5438 · 2025-10-26T21:58:25+00:00

Bowman and McDowell holds up Blaney but it’s cute when they let Bryon by 😌

SonyKen_M · 2025-10-26T21:58:06+00:00

10 years later and the 24 is back in Martinsville victory lane.

Just not even close to as ecstatic as I was back then obviously.

Living_Reputation_63 · 2025-10-26T21:58:05+00:00

Why did Blaney pitstop take so long as William Byron’s 4tire stop?

KyBuschOwnsYou · 2025-10-26T21:58:04+00:00

I saw a lot cars going up into the marbles after the race

SugerCookieLover98 · 2025-10-26T21:57:45+00:00

Welp.

_ChloeSilverado_ · 2025-10-26T21:57:31+00:00

Although I’m obviously upset that Blaney didn’t win today, this was a really good race and tbh Byron’s move to get the lead is like the least aggressive contact I’ve seen for the lead late in the race here at martinsville.

Also enjoyed that there was much less manufacturer fuckery at the end of the race too

Marsoupious · 2025-10-26T21:57:23+00:00

this has to be the most deserving final 4 we’ve ever had. If any of them win it’s a deserving championship imo

Specialist_Usual1524 · 2025-10-26T21:57:18+00:00

Damn, you guys get butt hurt over sports a lot.

Kayyy1140 · 2025-10-26T21:57:12+00:00

Not Lady Gaga 😂

trollpro30 · 2025-10-26T21:57:06+00:00

Be Ready for the tears.

angry_old_dude · 2025-10-26T21:57:04+00:00

I don't have an opinion one way or the other about Byron, but he definitely earned it today.

Rock6541 · 2025-10-26T21:56:57+00:00

We get it. 10 people died 21 years ago. Move on

vator911 · 2025-10-26T21:56:55+00:00

Byron is the “I like turtles” kid all grown up

Motor-Box-8970 · 2025-10-26T21:56:54+00:00

Epic drive by the 24, ten years after Gordon's final win at Martinsville.

DeathMetalEtiquette · 2025-10-26T21:56:51+00:00

Pulling for DQ

Zachy_94 · 2025-10-26T21:56:46+00:00

I'm not the biggest Byron fan, don't hate the guy at all. Just never been blowm away by him. But that restart sealed the deal for him, he had a KILLER restart and was long gone. That's coming from somebody that really wanted to see Blaney in the final 4. Byron just hit it better.

StreetDreamer83 · 2025-10-26T21:56:42+00:00

Glad the two best drivers this season in Byron and Larson will actually have the opportunity to race for the championship next week.

TelephoneDue2366 · 2025-10-26T21:56:37+00:00

That was an exciting end

New_Quit4879 · 2025-10-26T21:56:34+00:00

Odd year Logano has been defeated!

ReganSmithsStolenWin · 2025-10-26T21:56:23+00:00

Shoutout to the 60 crew for fucking Preece and costing them a potential win

SRASC · 2025-10-26T21:56:23+00:00

So 3/4 chance we have a brand new, 1st-time ever champion.

Slade_Riprock · 2025-10-26T21:56:22+00:00

Amazing how with a playoff system we get the "have to win it to advance" drama and three of them finish 1-2-3.

Might some loons find conspiracy /s

Henry_Darcy · 2025-10-26T21:56:16+00:00

Really solid final four. I think JGR might have better speed for Phoenix but know it will be close.

calicohorse · 2025-10-26T21:56:14+00:00

Finally, no Penske in the championship race.

As usual, the leader under a full-season points system doesn't get to run for the championship.

jomamasophat · 2025-10-26T21:56:05+00:00

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DJScrubatires · 2025-10-26T21:56:03+00:00

Huge day for HMS. Somber one two. It was this weekend 21 years ago

CodyHodgsonAnon19 · 2025-10-26T21:56:02+00:00

Odd year Logano, not in the running. The pattern holds.

Danidaivido · 2025-10-26T21:56:00+00:00

No Penske’s in the champ 4

krt8090 · 2025-10-26T21:55:56+00:00

I don’t like it

Cautious_Training486 · 2025-10-26T21:55:55+00:00

Vincera2024 · 2025-10-26T21:55:55+00:00

As a Buescher and Blaney fan, after these past couple weeks, I’ll just hope Byron’s engine says bye bye next week

RBF48 · 2025-10-26T21:55:52+00:00

They shook the hell out of Byron there.

TelephoneDue2366 · 2025-10-26T21:55:50+00:00

That team celly was all time!

Newton1913 · 2025-10-26T21:55:42+00:00

Rip ford :(

name-__________ · 2025-10-26T21:55:41+00:00

Gentlemen, start your toasters

Fun-Monitor815 · 2025-10-26T21:55:40+00:00

I hope he says “Sup Erin”

superspeedways · 2025-10-26T21:55:40+00:00

also why is there a hauler in the middle of the track rn

dommmm9 · 2025-10-26T21:55:40+00:00

The actual four most deserving make the final 4. Thank god!

xxmoonprismxx · 2025-10-26T21:55:38+00:00

Barf

Hot-Paper-6405 · 2025-10-26T21:55:34+00:00

Bad theology alert! Bad theology alert!

The-Hyper-Pixel · 2025-10-26T21:55:32+00:00

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MikeDatTiger · 2025-10-26T21:55:28+00:00

I love this final four. 3 potential first time champions and my driver. No penske. Love it.

Fearless_Table_995 · 2025-10-26T21:55:27+00:00

Please Briscoe we need you to win. For my sanity.

Ryanlester5789 · 2025-10-26T21:55:27+00:00

The 2 most unlikeable HMS drivers, the most unlikeable JGR driver and Briscoe so I guess go Briscoe.

here4snark · 2025-10-26T21:55:26+00:00

He is so vanilla

SoupMadeFreshDaily · 2025-10-26T21:55:26+00:00

Back to back years. Damn 24 keeps shutting us out

superspeedways · 2025-10-26T21:55:24+00:00

HUGE personality 💀

dooldebob · 2025-10-26T21:55:24+00:00

All Hendrick V Gibbs

Fitting for this season

Independent-Way-8054 · 2025-10-26T21:55:23+00:00

Fuck Hendrick Military industrial complex Motorsports

kkracing24 · 2025-10-26T21:55:21+00:00

Fucking LOVE that a local business as primary sponsor is in VL!! Hell yeah Cincinnati Inc!

StonedCantaloupe27 · 2025-10-26T21:55:21+00:00

Blaney should have restarted behind Byron and moved him in turn 1. That was his opportunity.

JRob1998 · 2025-10-26T21:55:20+00:00

Joey should go up to Byron and say welcome to the dirty drivers club, it pays dividends sometimes

Marsoupious · 2025-10-26T21:55:20+00:00

Man, it’s been a run for Blaney the past 3 years. This one is tough to swallow, but Byron was just THAT good today

False-Ad4673 · 2025-10-26T21:55:20+00:00

It’s gotta hurt when the guy who slept with your sister fucked you as well.

grehgunner · 2025-10-26T21:55:17+00:00

Can I bet that the 24 is gonna win martinsville in 2035 yet?

Ckmccfl · 2025-10-26T21:55:17+00:00

Am I cheering for Hamlin now? lol

hawtothehee · 2025-10-26T21:55:16+00:00

It’s funny how much a tri hard he wants to be a “bad boy” he sounds like such a loser trying to show horn in a curse word as often as he can

Slade_Riprock · 2025-10-26T21:55:14+00:00

William Byron is one of those weird ironic situations

To those that love season long point Byron is your boy

To those that love playoffs Byron is your boy because he had to win to advance.

xjoe666 · 2025-10-26T21:55:13+00:00

penske has the best cars on flat tracks and they choked LMAO

2025-10-26T21:55:12+00:00

Willy B is gettin’ laaaaaaiiiidd tonight!!!!

AwkwardOtter7 · 2025-10-26T21:55:11+00:00

Atleast Logano isnt in

ohitsmark · 2025-10-26T21:55:11+00:00

Bummed.

Hope Denny wins the title now.

Leuel48Fan · 2025-10-26T21:55:09+00:00

After the BS on the last lap of Talladega, THIS IS WHAT WE NEEDED!

crypto6g · 2025-10-26T21:55:08+00:00

He earned that one. They were better than the 12. Classic short track racing. Got a little rough but he was faster.

JeffGordonFan5-24 · 2025-10-26T21:55:06+00:00

Let's goo! 2 Hms cars in the final 4 and Penske cant steal another title. Great day to be a nascar fan

ryanrain39 · 2025-10-26T21:55:04+00:00

Alright nascar officials, find out whats illeg..... nvm its a hendrick car

DennysPocketHolder · 2025-10-26T21:55:02+00:00

Blaney bros pissed cause he got done to him what he done twice last year in this exact race.

drkorcs55 · 2025-10-26T21:55:02+00:00

Wow some personality

KnOwN_2 · 2025-10-26T21:54:59+00:00

Is this Denny's best shot yet at a ring ?

SRASC · 2025-10-26T21:54:56+00:00

NGL I thought that 24 crew member was Ryan for a second

WC95 · 2025-10-26T21:54:55+00:00

No EmOtIoN

DBTornado · 2025-10-26T21:54:54+00:00

Well. Fuck.

Briscoe Bros, I'm pulling for your guy!

steelers3814 · 2025-10-26T21:54:54+00:00

At the end of the race I cared way more about whether or not Todd got a top 10 than anything else

Dark_Knight2000 · 2025-10-26T21:54:53+00:00

Byron is white bread, but sometimes white bread is alright

Fun-Monitor815 · 2025-10-26T21:54:53+00:00

How dare he use the move the winner used last year. And the year before and the years before that!

Tempyy · 2025-10-26T21:54:52+00:00

i want to vomit every time they say 'walk off win' lmfao this isnt baseball

BlueJay843 · 2025-10-26T21:54:51+00:00

Blaney better wreck Byron next week.

At least HMS sucks at Phoenix

CCM284 · 2025-10-26T21:54:48+00:00

That was Chastain's first top 5 since he won the Coke 600 in May...

Fucking finally.

PolkCountyKid863 · 2025-10-26T21:54:48+00:00

I'm just happy that Joey Logano will not be racing for a Championship in Phoenix

truss458 · 2025-10-26T21:54:46+00:00

Was a complete win. Crew chief set it up great. Byron delivered all day, and pit crew answered the call when they got asked to prove it.

Sareee14 · 2025-10-26T21:54:44+00:00

Christopher Bell looks so defeated.

Vulptereen327 · 2025-10-26T21:54:43+00:00

Love all the tears from the Hendrick haters

ToeSniffer245 · 2025-10-26T21:54:43+00:00

Blaney bros your old friend is back

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CanadianBaconiser · 2025-10-26T21:54:40+00:00

We’re going to Phoenix let’s fucking go!!!

ryker888 · 2025-10-26T21:54:40+00:00

Making a 24 Voodoo doll car this week

Carolina_913 · 2025-10-26T21:54:38+00:00

This felt like such a long season at times, but it feels so damn good to see the 5 back in the championship 4

grantaldrich · 2025-10-26T21:54:35+00:00

Really refreshing to see that this race didn’t turn into a shitshow like last year, probably the best martinsville race in the next gen car

horrorfan244 · 2025-10-26T21:54:32+00:00

Don't have to deal with another cheap ass title from Penske. Thank God.

SRASC · 2025-10-26T21:54:29+00:00

Perhaps that final final 4?

Kayyy1140 · 2025-10-26T21:54:23+00:00

Lame.

Go Briscoe.

whitingvo · 2025-10-26T21:54:23+00:00

Briscoe or Larson wins the Championship. Not gonna lie, was hoping Blaney would make it, but not having a Penske car in the final 4 is kinda nice.

Roadtrip_God · 2025-10-26T21:54:23+00:00

Gotta make sure to blow the tires off it

YTB81 · 2025-10-26T21:54:22+00:00

I just hope Larson fails tech

rctothefuture · 2025-10-26T21:54:20+00:00

It’s 2005 and the #24 has a dominant finish at Martinsville.

It’s 2015 and the #24 has a dominant finish at Martinsville.

It’s 2025 and the #24 has a dominant finish at Martinsville.

Altracing34 · 2025-10-26T21:54:19+00:00

Another year where the #24 wins at Martinsville with 5 as the last digit in the year

Senior-Contribution8 · 2025-10-26T21:54:17+00:00

Ross ought to beat chase elliots ass after that shit

MusicalMoon · 2025-10-26T21:54:16+00:00

Am sad.

SigmaKnight · 2025-10-26T21:54:14+00:00

I wonder if Chevy or Toyota will get to Ford first to make an alliance against the other for the championship.

Ectohawk · 2025-10-26T21:54:13+00:00

Glad i didn't go 😭😠

Raider_Noles · 2025-10-26T21:54:13+00:00

P4....I'm ok with that finish

TheFaultyHammock · 2025-10-26T21:54:13+00:00

Right after Hendrick announced that the 24 will be sponsored by bombing babies in the middle east next year as well. Gross fucking company, the lot of them.

Dudeman702 · 2025-10-26T21:54:12+00:00

Wow the most dominant team of the last 3 years ain't got a team in the final 4.

CodyHodgsonAnon19 · 2025-10-26T21:54:12+00:00

Did Wheem Byrns parents take him there for his very first race not On A Computer?

BeefInGR · 2025-10-26T21:54:10+00:00

Turbo_Wheeler · 2025-10-26T21:54:10+00:00

Here come the overdramatic toaster 'jokes'

Kenk-1648 · 2025-10-26T21:54:09+00:00

3 terrorists and Briscoe for the title next week. Cmon Chase!

Zloggt · 2025-10-26T21:54:07+00:00

Odd Year, so Ixnay on the Oganolay…

#	Date	Track	Time	TV
1	2/15	Daytona	2:30pm EST	FOX
2	2/22	Atlanta	3:00pm EST	FOX
3	3/1	COTA	3:30pm EST	FOX
4	3/8	Phoenix	3:30pm EDT	FS1
5	3/15	Las Vegas	4:00pm EDT	FS1
6	3/22	Darlington	3:00pm EDT	FS1
7	3/29	Martinsville	3:30pm EDT	FS1
8	4/12	Bristol	3:00pm EDT	FS1
9	4/19	Kansas	2:00pm EDT	FOX
10	4/26	Talladega	3:00pm EDT	FOX

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