Byron captures first Cup pole position at Martinsville
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William Byron will start from the Pole position in Sunday’s NASCAR Playoff Cutoff race at Martinsville Speedway. Byron, who will start from the pole position will need a win in order to advance into the Championship 4 next weekend at Phoenix.
William Byron will lead the field to green in Sunday's Xfinity 500 at Martinsville, but he isn't allowing himself to celebrate, yet. He has a race to win.
Talk about perfect timing. William Byron, one of four drivers realistically needing a victory at Martinsville Speedway to advance to the Championship 4 race in the NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs, picked the ideal moment to win his first pole position at the historic short track.
William Byron most likely needs to win Sunday’s race at Martinsville Speedway if he wants to compete for the NASCAR Cup Series championship for the third consecutive year.Some drivers might consider it the worst-case scenario,