The strikes on to Martinsville for the primary race of the 12 months on the paper clip, the Prepare dinner Out 400 on March 29.
Martinsville might be a take a look at for the brand new elevated horsepower package deal for short-track races.
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A pair issues to observe: is aiming for his fifth win in seven races to begin the season. And Chevrolet is winless by means of six races with its new physique.
Listed below are The Tennessean’s knowledgeable picks for Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Collection race at Martinsville:
CUP POINITS:
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Kyle Larson, NASCAR championship winner in 2025 season for Hendrick Motorsports
AVONDALE, ARIZONA – NOVEMBER 02: Kyle Larson, driver of the #5 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet, celebrates in victory lane after end first of the NASCAR Cup Collection Championship 4 drivers to win the NASCAR Cup Collection Championship at Phoenix Raceway on November 02, 2025 in Avondale, Arizona. (Picture by Sean Gardner/Getty Photographs)
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Kyle Larson, NASCAR championship winner in 2025 season for Hendrick Motorsports
AVONDALE, ARIZONA – NOVEMBER 02: Kyle Larson, driver of the #5 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet, celebrates in victory lane after end first of the NASCAR Cup Collection Championship 4 drivers to win the NASCAR Cup Collection Championship at Phoenix Raceway on November 02, 2025 in Avondale, Arizona. (Picture by Sean Gardner/Getty Photographs)
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Kyle Larson, NASCAR championship winner in 2025 season for Hendrick Motorsports
AVONDALE, ARIZONA – NOVEMBER 02: Kyle Larson, driver of the #5 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet, celebrates with sons, Cooper Larson and Owen Larson and daughter Audrey Larson after end first of the NASCAR Cup Collection Championship 4 drivers to win the NASCAR Cup Collection Championship at Phoenix Raceway on November 02, 2025 in Avondale, Arizona. (Picture by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Photographs)
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Kyle Larson, NASCAR championship winner in 2025 season for Hendrick Motorsports
AVONDALE, ARIZONA – NOVEMBER 02: Kyle Larson, driver of the #5 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet, celebrates in victory lane after end first of the NASCAR Cup Collection Championship 4 drivers to win the NASCAR Cup Collection Championship at Phoenix Raceway on November 02, 2025 in Avondale, Arizona. (Picture by Chris Graythen/Getty Photographs)
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Kyle Larson, NASCAR championship winner in 2025 season for Hendrick Motorsports
AVONDALE, ARIZONA – NOVEMBER 02: NASCAR Commissioner Steve Phelps presents the Invoice France NASCAR Cup Collection Championship trophy to Kyle Larson, driver of the #5 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet, in victory lane after after end first of the NASCAR Cup Collection Championship 4 drivers to win the NASCAR Cup Collection Championship at Phoenix Raceway on November 02, 2025 in Avondale, Arizona. (Picture by Christian Petersen/Getty Photographs)
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Kyle Larson, NASCAR championship winner in 2025 season for Hendrick Motorsports
AVONDALE, ARIZONA – NOVEMBER 02: Kyle Larson, driver of the #5 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet, and spouse, Katelyn Larson have a good time in victory lane after end first of the NASCAR Cup Collection Championship 4 drivers to win the NASCAR Cup Collection Championship at Phoenix Raceway on November 02, 2025 in Avondale, Arizona. (Picture by Sean Gardner/Getty Photographs)
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Kyle Larson, NASCAR championship winner in 2025 season for Hendrick Motorsports
CONCORD, NORTH CAROLINA – MAY 25: Kyle Larson, driver of the #5 HendrickCars.com Hendrick 1100 Chevrolet, greets followers as he walks the grid previous to the NASCAR Cup Collection Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on Could 25, 2025 in Harmony, North Carolina. (Picture by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Photographs)
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Kyle Larson, NASCAR championship winner in 2025 season for Hendrick Motorsports
CONCORD, NORTH CAROLINA – MAY 25: Kyle Larson, driver of the #5 HendrickCars.com Hendrick 1100 Chevrolet, spins into the infield with flames after an on-track incident in the course of the NASCAR Cup Collection Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on Could 25, 2025 in Harmony, North Carolina. (Picture by Logan Riely/Getty Photographs)
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Kyle Larson, NASCAR championship winner in 2025 season for Hendrick Motorsports
Arrow McLaren driver Kyle Larson (17) is helped out of his automobile after a crash Sunday, Could 25, 2025, in the course of the 109th operating of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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Kyle Larson, NASCAR championship winner in 2025 season for Hendrick Motorsports
Arrow McLaren driver Kyle Larson (17) stands along with his spouse, Katelyn, on Saturday, Could 17, 2025, throughout qualifying for the 109th operating of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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Kyle Larson, NASCAR championship winner in 2025 season for Hendrick Motorsports
KANSAS CITY, KANSAS – MAY 11: Kyle Larson, driver of the #5 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet, celebrates in victory lane after successful the NASCAR Cup Collection AdventHealth 400 at Kansas Speedway on Could 11, 2025 in Kansas Metropolis, Kansas. (Picture by Chris Graythen/Getty Photographs)
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Kyle Larson, NASCAR championship winner in 2025 season for Hendrick Motorsports
Kyle Larson celebrates successful the Meals Metropolis 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway on April 13, 2025.
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Kyle Larson, NASCAR championship winner in 2025 season for Hendrick Motorsports
HOMESTEAD, FLORIDA – MARCH 23: Kyle Larson, driver of the #5 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet, and son, Owen Larson have a good time in victory lane after successful the NASCAR Cup Collection Straight Discuss Wi-fi 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on March 23, 2025 in Homestead, Florida. (Picture by James Gilbert/Getty Photographs)
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Kyle Larson, NASCAR championship winner in 2025 season for Hendrick Motorsports
HOMESTEAD, FLORIDA – MARCH 23: Kyle Larson, driver of the #5 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet, celebrates after successful the NASCAR Cup Collection Straight Discuss Wi-fi 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on March 23, 2025 in Homestead, Florida. (Picture by Chris Graythen/Getty Photographs)
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Kyle Larson, NASCAR championship winner in 2025 season for Hendrick Motorsports
Feb 13, 2025; Daytona Seaside, Florida, USA; NASCAR Cup Collection driver Kyle Larson (5) throughout driver introductions for the Duels at Daytona Worldwide Speedway. Obligatory Credit score: Peter Casey-Imagn Photographs
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Kyle Larson, NASCAR championship winner in 2025 season for Hendrick Motorsports
Nov 22, 2024; Charlotte, NC, USA; NASCAR Cup Collection driver Kyle Larson (5) and his spouse Kelly in the course of the NASCAR Awards Banquet at Charlotte Conference Middle. Obligatory Credit score: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Photographs
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Kyle Larson, NASCAR championship winner in 2025 season for Hendrick Motorsports
Sep 21, 2024; Bristol, Tennessee, USA; NASCAR Cup Collection driver Kyle Larson (5) and his son Owen after successful the Bass Professional Retailers Evening Race at Bristol Motor Speedway. Obligatory Credit score: Randy Sartin-Imagn Photographs
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Kyle Larson, NASCAR championship winner in 2025 season for Hendrick Motorsports
NASCAR Cup Collection driver Kyle Larson (5) celebrates Sunday, July 21, 2024, after successful the thirtieth operating of the Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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Kyle Larson, NASCAR championship winner in 2025 season for Hendrick Motorsports
NASCAR Cup Collection driver Kyle Larson (5) celebrates his win by kissing the Yard of Bricks on Sunday, July 21, 2024, after the Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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Kyle Larson, NASCAR championship winner in 2025 season for Hendrick Motorsports
NASCAR Cup Collection driver Kyle Larson (5) races in the course of the Ally 400 at Nashville Superspeedway in Lebanon, Tenn., Sunday, June 30, 2024.
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Kyle Larson, NASCAR championship winner in 2025 season for Hendrick Motorsports
Kyle Larson celebrates with a goblet of wine after successful the Toyota/Save Mart 350, Sunday at Sonoma Raceway.
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Kyle Larson, NASCAR championship winner in 2025 season for Hendrick Motorsports
Arrow McLaren/Rick Hendrick driver Kyle Larson (17) walks by means of pit lane along with his household Sunday, Could 26, 2024, in the course of the 108th operating of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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Kyle Larson, NASCAR championship winner in 2025 season for Hendrick Motorsports
Arrow McLaren/Rick Hendrick driver Kyle Larson (17) makes a pit cease Sunday, Could 26, 2024, in the course of the 108th operating of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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Kyle Larson, NASCAR championship winner in 2025 season for Hendrick Motorsports
Could 24, 2024; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; IndyCar Collection driver Kyle Larson climbs into his automobile throughout Carb Day remaining follow for the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Obligatory Credit score: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports activities
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Kyle Larson, NASCAR championship winner in 2025 season for Hendrick Motorsports
Could 5, 2024; Kansas Metropolis, Kansas, USA; NASCAR Cup Collection driver Kyle Larson (5) celebrates after successful the Introduction Well being 400 on the Kansas Speedway. Obligatory Credit score: Reese Strickland-USA TODAY Sports activities
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Kyle Larson, NASCAR championship winner in 2025 season for Hendrick Motorsports
Could 5, 2024; Kansas Metropolis, Kansas, USA; NASCAR Cup Collection driver Kyle Larson (5) wins the Introduction Well being 400 on the Kansas Speedway. Obligatory Credit score: Reese Strickland-USA TODAY Sports activities
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Kyle Larson, NASCAR championship winner in 2025 season for Hendrick Motorsports
Rookie IndyCar driver Kyle Larson (17) will get ready Wednesday, April 10, 2024, for open testing at Indianapolis Motor Speedway forward of the 108th operating of the Indianapolis 500.
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Kyle Larson, NASCAR championship winner in 2025 season for Hendrick Motorsports
Kyle Larson (5) is wrecked by Bubba Wallace (23) in the course of the Toyota Homeowners 400 at Richmond Raceway.
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Kyle Larson, NASCAR championship winner in 2025 season for Hendrick Motorsports
Mar 31, 2024; Richmond, Virginia, USA; NASCAR Cup Collection driver Kyle Larson (5) makes a pit cease in the course of the Toyota Homeowners 400 at Richmond Raceway. Obligatory Credit score: Peter Casey-USA TODAY Sports activities
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Kyle Larson, NASCAR championship winner in 2025 season for Hendrick Motorsports
Mar 3, 2024; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; NASCAR Cup Collection driver Kyle Larson (5) celebrates his victory of the Pennzoil 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Obligatory Credit score: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports activities
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Kyle Larson, NASCAR championship winner in 2025 season for Hendrick Motorsports
Mar 3, 2024; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; NASCAR Cup Collection driver Kyle Larson (5) celebrates his victory of the Pennzoil 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Obligatory Credit score: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports activities
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Kyle Larson, NASCAR championship winner in 2025 season for Hendrick Motorsports
Mar 3, 2024; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; NASCAR Cup Collection driver Kyle Larson (5) celebrates his victory of the Pennzoil 400 with son Owen at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Obligatory Credit score: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports activities
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Kyle Larson, NASCAR championship winner in 2025 season for Hendrick Motorsports
Kyle Larson and his spouse Katelyn Larson poses on the pink carpet for the 2023 NASCAR Awards Banquet on the Music Metropolis Middle in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023.
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Kyle Larson, NASCAR championship winner in 2025 season for Hendrick Motorsports
Driver for the Hendrick Motorsports Kyle Larson within the quantity 5 transporter earlier than the beginning of the FireKeepers On line casino 400 on Sunday, Aug. 6, 2023.
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Kyle Larson, NASCAR championship winner in 2025 season for Hendrick Motorsports
Jeff Gordon, left, and Kyle Larson, proper, sit within the Arrow McLaren pit field at Indianapolis Motor Speedway throughout follow for the 2023 Indianapolis 500 Thursday.
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Kyle Larson, NASCAR championship winner in 2025 season for Hendrick Motorsports
Kyle Larson talks with Chip Ganassi in pit lane Thursday, Could 18, 2023, in the course of the third day of follow for the 107th operating of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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Kyle Larson, NASCAR championship winner in 2025 season for Hendrick Motorsports
April 2: Kyle Larson celebrates after successful the Toyota Homeowners 400 at Richmond Raceway.
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Kyle Larson, NASCAR championship winner in 2025 season for Hendrick Motorsports
Mar 12, 2023; Avondale, AZ, USA; NASCAR Cup Collection driver Kyle Larson (5) holds his cap to his chest in the course of the Nationwide Anthem forward of the United Leases Work United 500 at Phoenix Raceway in Avondale on March 12, 2023. Obligatory Credit score: Alex Gould/The Republic
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Kyle Larson, NASCAR championship winner in 2025 season for Hendrick Motorsports
Kyle Larson celebrates successful the NASCAR Cup Collection Dixie Vodka 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on Oct. 23, 2022.
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Kyle Larson, NASCAR championship winner in 2025 season for Hendrick Motorsports
NASCAR Cup Collection driver Kyle Larson (5) makes a pit cease in the course of the Ally 400 on the Nashville Superspeedway in Lebanon, Tenn., Sunday, June 26, 2022.
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Kyle Larson, NASCAR championship winner in 2025 season for Hendrick Motorsports
NASCAR Cup Collection champion Kyle Larson speaks in the course of the NASCAR Awards and Champion Celebration at Music Metropolis Middle in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 2, 2021.
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Kyle Larson, NASCAR championship winner in 2025 season for Hendrick Motorsports
Kyle Larson speaks after driving within the NASCAR Burnouts on Broadway occasion on Decrease Broadway in Nashville, Tenn., Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021.
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Kyle Larson, NASCAR championship winner in 2025 season for Hendrick Motorsports
Kyle Larson, heart, celebrates with No. 5 Hendirck Motorsports workforce in victory lane after successful the 2021 NASCAR Cup Collection championship at Phoenix Raceway.
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Kyle Larson, NASCAR championship winner in 2025 season for Hendrick Motorsports
Kyle Larson celebrates in victory lane after successful the Financial institution of America Roval 400 on the Charlotte Motor Speedway highway course.
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Kyle Larson, NASCAR championship winner in 2025 season for Hendrick Motorsports
NASCAR driver Kyle Larson (5) and his spouse Katelyn Candy stand for the Nationwide Anthem Sunday, Aug. 15, 2021, earlier than the beginning of the Verizon 200 on the Brickyard at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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Kyle Larson, NASCAR championship winner in 2025 season for Hendrick Motorsports
NASCAR Cup Collection driver Kyle Larson (5) celebrates in victory lane after successful the NASCAR Cup Collection Ally 400 race on the Nashville Superspeedway in Lebanon, Tenn., Sunday, June 20, 2021.
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Kyle Larson, NASCAR championship winner in 2025 season for Hendrick Motorsports
NASCAR Cup Collection driver Kyle Larson (5) celebrates in victory lane after successful the NASCAR Cup Collection Ally 400 race on the Nashville Superspeedway in Lebanon, Tenn., Sunday, June 20, 2021.
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Kyle Larson, NASCAR championship winner in 2025 season for Hendrick Motorsports
NASCAR Cup Collection driver Kyle Larson (5) celebrates in victory lane after successful the NASCAR Cup Collection Ally 400 race on the Nashville Superspeedway in Lebanon, Tenn., Sunday, June 20, 2021.
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Kyle Larson, NASCAR championship winner in 2025 season for Hendrick Motorsports
NASCAR Cup Collection driver Kyle Larson (5) celebrates with a burnout after successful the NASCAR Cup Collection Ally 400 race on the Nashville Superspeedway in Lebanon, Tenn., Sunday, June 20, 2021.
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Kyle Larson, NASCAR championship winner in 2025 season for Hendrick Motorsports
NASCAR Cup Collection driver Kyle Larson (5) celebrates with a burnout after successful the NASCAR Cup Collection Ally 400 race on the Nashville Superspeedway in Lebanon, Tenn., Sunday, June 20, 2021.
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Kyle Larson, NASCAR championship winner in 2025 season for Hendrick Motorsports
Kyle Larson does a burnout in the course of the NASCAR Burnouts on Broadway occasion in downtown Nashville, Tenn., Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2019.
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Kyle Larson, NASCAR championship winner in 2025 season for Hendrick Motorsports
Kyle Larson along with his spouse Katelyn Larson stroll the pink carpet earlier than the 2019 NASCAR Cup Collection Awards at Music Metropolis Middle Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019 in Nashville, Tenn.
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Kyle Larson, NASCAR championship winner in 2025 season for Hendrick Motorsports
Kyle Larson celebrates by ingesting wine after successful the Toyota-Save Mart 350 at Sonoma Raceway.
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Kyle Larson, NASCAR championship winner in 2025 season for Hendrick Motorsports
Could 30: Kyle Larson celebrates his win of the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway.
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Kyle Larson, NASCAR championship winner in 2025 season for Hendrick Motorsports
Kyle Larson (32) flies into the catchfence after a crash on the ultimate lap of the 2013 Nationwide Collection season opener at Daytona Worldwide Speedway.
NASCAR predictions for Martinsville Cup Collection race: Here is who wins the Prepare dinner Out 400Mike Organ’s choose: Denny Hamlin, No. 11 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota
The NASCAR tour is headed to Martinsville, the oldest venue on the 2026 schedule, so it makes for the reason that oldest driver, Denny Hamlin, 45, must be the favourite, proper? Not essentially due to his superior age, however as a result of Hamlin has had essentially the most success – six wins in 40 begins – at Martinsville among the many present area. He received there within the spring of 2025 and can win once more this week.
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Nick Grey’s choose: Kyle Larson, No. 5 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet
Choosing a Chevy might be not good thought for the time being, however Larson has been operating effectively these days regardless. Final week, Larson’s late-race difficulty after hitting the wall value him an honest end at Darlington.
Tom Kreager’s choose: Ryan Blaney, No. 12 Crew Penske Ford
Blaney has received twice at Martinsville over the previous three years. Toyotas certainly cannot win each race and Blaney has discovered a approach to be aggressive most weeks. He is obtained 4 top-five finishes over the previous six races as effectively. The query: What would he do with one other grandfather clock?
