Capping the longest green flag run at Martinsville Speedway since 1996, NASCAR Cup Series driver Ryan Blaney earned Sunday’s Xfinity 500 title to clinch his first trip to next Sunday’s Championship 4.
Twitter users responded to Blaney and William Byron, who rebounded from a tough ride Sunday, joining Round of 8 winners Christopher Bell and Kyle Larson as the final four competitors at Phoenix Raceway next Sunday.
Running a near-perfect race, Blaney withstood the final 168 green-flag laps to secure his third win of the season and 10th of his career.
Blaney on Sunday’s Round of 8 finale win: “We didn’t make any mistakes”…
It was total domination from @Blaney today at @MartinsvilleSwy, and now he’s onto the #Championship4 📎 ⬇️
🗣️ “We didn’t make any mistakes.”@Team_Penske | @FordPerformance pic.twitter.com/n9mZODv9wc
— SiriusXM NASCAR Radio (Ch. 90) (@SiriusXMNASCAR) October 29, 2023
Entering events at Martinsville Speedway, the drivers knew what to expect …
Mayhem. Expect it. #NASCARPlayoffs pic.twitter.com/zregYKGJMw
— NASCAR (@NASCAR) October 29, 2023
Pre-race peaceful, family time …
It's about that time. 🇺🇸
See you shortly on NBC! #NASCARPlayoffs pic.twitter.com/zGSkGlc36U
— NASCAR (@NASCAR) October 29, 2023
With these words, the drivers were ready to compete before a sell-out crowd …
A sold-out crowd is ready for the #Xfinity500!
We're moments away from the green flag on NBC! pic.twitter.com/CrbGnkAA6X
— NASCAR (@NASCAR) October 29, 2023
Beginning a Championship 4 quest at “The Paperclip” …
A new chapter in @MartinsvilleSwy history will be written today!
Let's set the #Championship4 right now on NBC! pic.twitter.com/ynmvbfidCQ
— NASCAR (@NASCAR) October 29, 2023
Playoff pilot Denny Hamlin, who was eliminated Sunday despite winning Stage 1, has been knocked down at Martinsville before …
The beatin' and bangin' happens on and off the track at @MartinsvilleSwy. pic.twitter.com/QQBTSgt32Y
— NASCAR (@NASCAR) October 27, 2023
OK, let’s get the obligatory “Hail Melon” reference out of the way …
An unbelievable move.
An unforgettable moment.#NASCARPlayoffs pic.twitter.com/pqOce3DlsR
— NASCAR (@NASCAR) October 25, 2023
Typical Martinsville racing …
"It is going to be a wreck!"
Trouble right in front of the leaders! #Xfinity500 pic.twitter.com/5qB8k6SAnX
— NASCAR (@NASCAR) October 29, 2023
Midway through the race, Byron struggled with his machine and needed to rally …
The points advantage for @WilliamByron has evaporated with @dennyhamlin out front!
Byron currently runs 21st early in Stage 2! #NASCARPlayoffs pic.twitter.com/hcsBcxp1Go
— NASCAR (@NASCAR) October 29, 2023
And he did …
#NASCAR … A long, hard, hot day but William Byron advances to the Championship 4 pic.twitter.com/2JYdqZdWtY
— Dustin Long (@dustinlong) October 29, 2023
The defending Cup champion, Joey Logano (22) had little patience for the series’ top rookie, Ty Gibbs …
Here's a look at what happened to Gibbs and several others: #NASCAR pic.twitter.com/RqyqEZG2IQ
— Frontstretch (@Frontstretch) October 29, 2023
Chevrolet clinched the Cup Series’ manufacturer’s title during the second stage Sunday …
We’d like to congratulate @TeamChevy on winning the 2023 @NASCAR Cup Series Manufacturer’s Title! 🏆
We’re thrilled to be a part of the winningest manufacturer of the season and very proud to chip in our part this season! #NASCAR | #CupSeries pic.twitter.com/vLhnobvmQz
— Kaulig Racing (@KauligRacing) October 29, 2023
Who said NASCAR interest was declining …
NASCAR is dead pic.twitter.com/PTGzKp85EK
— Chase Holden (@GarageGuyChase) October 29, 2023
Compare Martinsville’s crowd size to the NFL’s Carolina Panthers’ 15 minutes prior to Sunday’s kickoff …
15 minutes before kickoff … #NFL #Panthers #Texans pic.twitter.com/Ha25mZLlZB
— Jeff Hawkins (@WriterHawkins) October 29, 2023
Blaney made his move …
A power move on the outside gives @Blaney the lead …
… and the postseason picture immediately changes! pic.twitter.com/HjaHWnA2OG
— NASCAR (@NASCAR) October 29, 2023
Pole-sitter Martin Truex Jr. ran into more postseason problems and the 2017 Cup titleholder was eliminated …
PENALTY: @MartinTruex_Jr is caught speeding on pit road.
He'll restart at the rear of the field.
— NASCAR (@NASCAR) October 29, 2023
Even the pace car struggled to make it through Sunday’s race at Martinsville …
HAVE YOU EVER?!
The pace car needed a tow truck. 😆 #NASCAR | NBC pic.twitter.com/LL9BRAoQ4q
— NASCAR on NBC (@NASCARonNBC) October 29, 2023
Pheonix Raceway is ready for the Championship 4 …
WE’RE EXCITED!!! https://t.co/Zcx2nELYjK
— Phoenix Raceway (@phoenixraceway) October 29, 2023
With final Round of 8 race completed and the Championship 4 locked in, for some pit crew members, there was only one thing left to do …
Saw this spot leaving @MartinsvilleSwy and figured I’ll throw in a couple times and look who I found. #bass #NASCAR #VirginaIsForFishing pic.twitter.com/JvdpIjWBVr
— Jonathan “Tig” Willard (@46Tigger) October 29, 2023
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