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Coverage dated October 31, 2026

Denny Hamlin is the oldest to win pole at Martinsville Speedway, Kyle Larson qualifies third

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With his career-best sixth pole position this season, Denny Hamlin made history while trying to put the brakes on Kyle Larson’s potentially historic run in the Chase

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  1. Richmond Times-Dispatch

    Hamlin wins qualifying for Sunday's NASCAR Cup Series race at Martinsville Speedway as he works to chase down Larson (opens Richmond Times-Dispatch)

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    For a series-best sixth time this season, Denny Hamlin won qualifying at Martinsville Speedway on Saturday, and will start up front for Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series Xfinity 500.

  2. Philadelphia Inquirer

    Denny Hamlin is the oldest to win pole at Martinsville Speedway, Kyle Larson qualifies third (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    With his career-best sixth pole position this season, Denny Hamlin made history while trying to put the brakes on Kyle Larson’s potentially historic run in the Chase

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