Here’s a look at who the NBC Sports staff is picking to win today’s Cup race at Martinsville Speedway.
Nate Ryan
Denny Hamlin. Driver and team eliminate the mistakes that have plagued them this season and maximize the speed of the No. 11 Toyota that has been present in every race.
Dustin Long
Kyle Busch scores his first win of the season and earns his second consecutive Martinsville victory.
Daniel McFadin
After three consecutive top-three finishes Kyle Busch gets win No. 1 in 2018.
Jerry Bonkowski
I may be playing a broken record by picking him again, but I’m going with the winningest active driver at Martinsville, Jimmie Johnson. Remember him?
Dan Beaver
Just because it has never happened before doesn’t mean it can’t happen: Martin Truex Jr. sweeps the weekend and gets his first short-track win.