Byron makes win look easy in NASCAR Cup Series victory at Martinsville Speedway By Cara Cooper The Martinsville Bulletin Nov 1, 2026 Nov 1, 2026 0 William Byron and his team celebrate in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Xfinity 500 on Sunday at Martinsville Speedway. Brian Cendejas, The Martinsville Bulletin Gift this article New subscriber benefit! Copied to clipboard Out of gifts for the month Unfortunately you've used all of your gifts this month. Your counter will reset on the first day of next month. Share this article paywall-free Email Copy Link Learn More SMS Email Print Copy article link Save By Cara Cooper The Martinsville Bulletin William Byron has won four NASCAR Cup Series races at Martinsville Speedway in the last five years, and dominated each one.kAmp?5 D@>69@H[ $F?52J’D H:? :? 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