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Christopher Bell Penalized, William Byron Advances in NASCAR Playoffs
A dramatic turn of events at the Martinsville Speedway has shaken up the NASCAR playoff picture.
Christopher Bell’s Hail Melon move earns penalty
– Bell passed Kyle Larson on the final lap, but NASCAR deemed the move illegal
– 30-second penalty dropped Bell to 17th, ending his playoff hopes
William Byron capitalizes, advances to Championship 4
– Byron finished 3rd, securing enough points to advance
– Joins Kyle Busch, Ross Chastain, and Chase Elliott in the Championship 4
Martinsville Recap
– Kyle Larson takes the checkered flag
– Byron, Busch, and Chastain secure top-4 finishes
Playoff Standings
– Kyle Busch (4,053 points)
– Ross Chastain (4,038)
– Chase Elliott (4,036)
– William Byron (4,034)
Driver Reactions
– “Tough pill to swallow,” Christopher Bell said.
– “We did what we needed to do,” William Byron stated.
Next Race
– Phoenix Raceway, November 12 (Championship 4 finale)
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