NASCAR Sprint Cup Chase at Martinsville: Harvick Scrappy, Edwards Can’t Hide

Drivers in the fight for the NASCAR Sprint Cup title were in survival mode at Talladega last weekend, but as they head to the smallest track, they may just have to fight for coveted points. Qualifying for the Tums Fast Relief 500 at Martinsville Speedway was scrapped in lieu of giving the drivers much-needed practice time. Bad weather had canceled previous practice sessions. Carl Edwards and Matt Kenseth are No.'s 1 and 2, respectively, in the point standings. The pair of Roush Fenway Racing drivers caught a lucky break since the cars will roll off pit road based on the points. Edwards, who will be on the pole, is not alone in failing to find success in previous trips to Martinsville. His teammate Kenseth will start beside him, but their st...

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