Biggest NASCAR Storylines to Watch Ahead of Sprint Cup Series at Martinsville

The biggest storyline heading into Martinsville’s paperclip track is the Sprint Cup debut of Chase Elliott. He’ll be driving the No. 25 car. What better way to wipe the Xfinity off of him than by putting him in Martinsville’s bullring? Aside from that good news, there was Tony Stewart mouthing off to Martin Truex Jr. and Martinsville adding tire barriers (the Hydrox cookie of barriers) to its track to increase safety. As of now, four drivers have sewed up bids in the Chase, and maybe this is Jeff Gordon’s best shot early in the season to lock up his spot in the playoffs. He has won eight times at Martinsville, equal to his teammate, Jimmie Johnson. Let’s get on with it. Read on for a few of this week’s st...

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