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NASCAR: Five Drivers Most Likely To Win At Martinsville

By Cole Mentzel

Apr 2, 2016; Martinsville, VA, USA; A general view of Martinsville Speedway during the Alpha Energy Solutions 250. Mandatory Credit: Michael Shroyer-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 2, 2016; Martinsville, VA, USA; A general view of Martinsville Speedway during the Alpha Energy Solutions 250. Mandatory Credit: Michael Shroyer-USA TODAY Sports /
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Apr 8, 2016; Fort Worth, TX, USA; Sprint Cup Series driver Denny Hamlin (11) drives down the front stretch during qualifying for the Duck Commander 500 at Texas Motor Speedway. Hamlin will start in sixth position. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 8, 2016; Fort Worth, TX, USA; Sprint Cup Series driver Denny Hamlin (11) drives down the front stretch during qualifying for the Duck Commander 500 at Texas Motor Speedway. Hamlin will start in sixth position. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports /

The Favorite: Denny Hamlin

Stats at Martinsville:

  • Wins: 5
  • Top-5’s: 11
  • Top-10’s: 16
  • Laps Led: 1,315
  • Average Finish: 9.5

Denny Hamlin has been in contention for a win at Martinsville just about every time he’s visited the track in the Cup Series.

Hamlin has finished in the top-10 in 16 of his 21 starts and has recorded five wins. From 2006-2011, he recorded nine top-5’s in 12 starts and four wins, including a three-peat from the 2009 Chase race to the 2010 Chase race.

He was dominant at the track in 2009 as he recorded first and second-place finishes while leading over 200 laps in both races. He won his fifth race at the track in last year’s spring race.

Hamlin is known as a good short track racer, but there’s something about Martinsville that makes him better. He’s led laps in all but six of his starts there and was in position to win earlier this season before falling out of the race due to an accident.

Hamlin has had a shot to win in two out of the last three races and barely made his way to the Round of 8. He’ll be looking to win fast and lock up his second trip to Homestead under the current Chase format.

Denny Hamlin is the favorite heading into the weekend.

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