It’s time to go racing to decide the final two spots in the NASCAR Cup Series Championship 4.
The Round of 8 in the NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs ends Sunday with the Xfinity 500 at Martinsville Speedway. Green flag is set for around 1 p.m. CT in Virginia.
Joey Logano and Tyler Reddick are both racing for a championship after winning the last two races at Las Vegas and Homestead, respectively.
Six drivers are racing for two spots going into the final race of the NASCAR Cup Series semifinals.
Follow along with our live updates for Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs race at Martinsville.
NASCAR news and notes going into Sunday’s Xfinity 500 at Martinsville
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NASCAR Cup Series race at Martinsville: Live updates, highlights, live leaderboard for the Xfinity 500
LIVE LEADERBOARD: Full field leaderboard of NASCAR Cup Series Xfinity 500 at Martinsville
NASCAR Martinsville TV schedule, start time for the Xfinity 500
Green Flag Time: Approx. 1 p.m. CT on Sunday, Nov. 3
Track: Martinsville Speedway (.526-mile oval) in Martinsville, Virginia
Length: 500 laps, 263 miles
Stages: 130 laps, 130 laps, 240 laps
TV coverage: NBC
Radio: MRN
Streaming: FUBO (free trial available); NBC Sports app (subscription required); NASCAR.com and SiriusXM on Channel 90 for audio (subscription required)
The Xfinity 500 will be broadcast nationally on NBC. Streaming options for the race include the NBC Sports app and FUBO, which offers a free trial to potential subscribers.
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Martin Truex Jr. on pole for Xfinity 500, full starting lineup
Martin Truex Jr. earned his first pole award of the season during Saturday’s qualifying session.
1. Martin Truex Jr., No. 19 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota
2. Chase Elliott, No. 9 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet
3. William Byron, No. 24 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet
4. Chase Briscoe, No. 14 Stewart-Haas Racing Ford
5. Ty Gibbs, No. 54 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota
6. Harrison Burton, No. 21 Wood Brothers Racing Ford
7. Alex Bowman, No. 48 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet
8. Ryan Preece, No. 41 Stewart-Haas Racing Ford
9. Kyle Larson, No. 5 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet
10. Austin Dillon, No. 3 Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet
See the full starting lineup for Sunday’s race here.
Recent NASCAR Cup Series winners at Martinsville Speedway
Spring 2024: William Byron
Fall 2023: Ryan Blaney
Spring 2023: Kyle Larson
Fall 2022: Christopher Bell
Spring 2022: William Byron
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