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NASCAR has indefinitely suspended team owner Chad Bryant and crew member Steven Civitarese following a violent post-race attack on driver Corey Heim at Martinsville Speedway. The disciplinary action includes fines, a year of probation, and mandatory anger management for Bryant, marking a rare intervention by the sanctioning body in a late-model regional race.
NASCAR has indefinitely suspended team owner Chad Bryant and crew member Steven Civitarese for physically attacking driver Corey Heim at Martinsville Speedway. The incident occurred after a post-race collision between Heim and Treyten Lapcevich during the ValleyStar Credit Union 300. While Heim did not fight back, Bryant and others struck him near the track's hot dog stand. NASCAR also fined seven individuals and placed them on probation for one year, with Bryant required to complete anger management training for potential reinstatement.
NASCAR driver Corey Heim was assaulted by members of the Chad Bryant Racing team, including owner Chad Bryant, at Martinsville Speedway following a contentious late model race. The incident occurred after Heim and Treyten Lapcevich collided post-race, with Heim going airborne over Lapcevich's car. Heim, who is set to drive for 23XI Racing in 2027, did not fight back during the beating, which took place near the venue's famous hot dog stand. Police escorted Heim away from the scene.
Caden Kvapil won the ValleyStar Credit Union 300 at Martinsville Speedway on September 26, 2026, securing a victory in a chaotic late-model stock car event. The race featured intense on-track battles and off-track confrontations, including a physical fight between Brad Housewright and Chase Burrow following the heat races. Qualifying saw Tristan McKee set a new track record, but Kvapil, the Virginia Triple Crown points leader, capitalized on his momentum to win the 200-lap main event.
Chase Elliott pulled off a bold late-race gamble at Martinsville, short-pitting on the final green-flag cycle for a two-stop plan and taking the lead on the last restart to hold off Denny Hamlin for Hendrick Motorsports’ first NASCAR Cup win of 2026.
NASCAR events at Martinsville Speedway on Saturday include practice, qualifying, and a 250-lap Xfinity race, with championship implications for both the Cup and Xfinity series as drivers compete to advance to the final race at Phoenix Raceway. Key drivers are vying for the remaining spots in the Championship 4, with practice and qualifying scheduled before the races, amid cloudy weather conditions.
Christopher Bell expressed frustration after being penalized for a safety violation during the NASCAR Cup Series Xfinity 500 at Martinsville Speedway, which allowed William Byron to advance to the Championship 4. Bell felt "cheated" out of a championship chance, alleging race manipulation by Chevrolet that forced him into a last-lap mistake. He believes the race was unfairly influenced, impacting his and his team's position in the championship standings.
Ryan Blaney secured a spot in the NASCAR Championship 4 by winning the Xfinity 500 at Martinsville Speedway, leading 31 laps in a race filled with strategic moves and penalties. Blaney's victory allows him to defend his championship title in the upcoming race in Phoenix. The Championship 4 lineup also includes Joey Logano, Tyler Reddick, and William Byron, who advanced after Christopher Bell was penalized for an illegal move. Kyle Larson was eliminated from the championship contention despite a strong performance.
Parker Retzlaff leads the NASCAR Xfinity Series field as the Round of 8 finale begins at Martinsville Speedway.
Hendrick Motorsports dominates at Martinsville Speedway with a historic top three sweep, while William Byron continues his winning streak with his ninth victory in the last 44 races. Bubba Wallace achieves his best result at Martinsville, Ryan Preece secures his first top 10 of the year, and Carson Kvapil impresses with a fourth-place finish in his Xfinity Series debut. On the other hand, Harrison Burton, Austin Dillon, and Corey LaJoie face disappointing finishes at the NASCAR weekend.
Jeff Gordon was swept up in the surreal atmosphere at Martinsville Speedway as Hendrick Motorsports celebrated its 40th anniversary with a 1-2-3 sweep by William Byron, Kyle Larson, and Chase Elliott. The race was a special moment for the organization, with all four drivers sporting a ruby red paint scheme and various celebrations honoring the team's history. Gordon, a former Hendrick Motorsports driver, expressed emotion and pride in the team's victory, highlighting the significance of the milestone for the company and its employees.
William Byron's victory at Martinsville Speedway marked a significant milestone for Hendrick Motorsports, as it coincided with the team's 40th anniversary celebration. The win, which saw Byron leading a 1-2-3 finish for the team, was a testament to the vision and perseverance of team owner Rick Hendrick, who had saved the organization with its first win in 1984. The victory also highlighted the team's remarkable teamwork and resilience, with all four Hendrick cars finishing in the top 10. This achievement adds to the team's rich history of success in NASCAR, further solidifying its position as one of the sport's most dominant forces.
William Byron won the Cup race at Martinsville Speedway, with Kyle Larson finishing 2nd and all four Hendrick Motorsports drivers finishing inside the top 10. Other drivers, including Chase Elliott, Bubba Wallace, and Ryan Blaney, shared their thoughts on the race, with some expressing satisfaction with their performance and others acknowledging areas for improvement.
The NASCAR Cup Series continues with the Cook Out 400 at Martinsville Speedway, where Denny Hamlin earned a controversial victory at Richmond last week. Kyle Larson won the pole for Sunday's race, and he led the first stage, ultimately winning it. The race saw several lead changes and incidents, with Hamlin ultimately winning Stage 2. Follow live updates and highlights as the race progresses, with green flag set for after 2 p.m. CT on Sunday.
NASCAR Cup teams will practice and qualify at Martinsville Speedway on Saturday, with the Xfinity Series race also taking place. The Xfinity race is the seventh of the season, and the weather is expected to be mostly sunny with a high of 58 degrees. Chandler Smith and Austin Hill have each secured two victories this year, while John Hunter Nemechek and Kyle Larson have also claimed wins in the Xfinity races this season.