NASCAR Star William Byron Chases Fourth Martinsville Win

The Hendrick Motorsports driver looks to continue his dominance at the historic short track.

Mar. 28, 2026 at 5:36pm

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William Byron, the 28-year-old driver of the No. 24 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet, is heading to Martinsville Speedway this weekend aiming for his fourth career victory at the historic Virginia short track. The Charlotte, North Carolina native has won three of the last four NASCAR Cup Series races at Martinsville, including a clean sweep in October 2025.

Why it matters

Martinsville is one of the most challenging and iconic tracks on the NASCAR circuit, testing drivers' skill and strategy. Byron's success at the 'paperclip' has made him a fan favorite and established him as a top contender for this year's championship.

The details

In his media availability, Byron discussed the nuances of racing at Martinsville, noting that the track conditions can vary significantly between the spring and fall races. He also touched on the team's overall performance this season, highlighting areas they need to improve, such as qualifying better on Saturdays to avoid guessing on Sundays. Byron acknowledged the impact of the new championship format, saying he's noticed drivers being more protective of their finishing positions to maximize stage points.

  • William Byron first visited Martinsville Speedway over 22 years ago as a young fan.
  • His first NASCAR Cup Series win at Martinsville came in October 2025.

The players

William Byron

The 28-year-old driver of the No. 24 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet, a three-time Martinsville winner in the NASCAR Cup Series.

Tony Stewart

A NASCAR legend who won the race that young Byron attended as a fan.

Dale Earnhardt Jr.

A popular driver who had a memorable battle with Kevin Harvick at Martinsville that Byron witnessed as a fan.

Jeff Gordon

The NASCAR icon who won the race that Byron attended in 2013, showcasing the powerful cars of that era.

Hendrick Motorsports

The championship-winning NASCAR team that fields Byron's No. 24 Chevrolet.

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What they’re saying

“I feel good. I feel like not a lot has changed, so you know for us, it's just really trying to build on what we did here last fall and what we did at Bowman Gray.”

— William Byron, NASCAR Cup Series Driver

“I feel like our pit stops have been pretty solid, but could be quicker on pit road. I feel like our starting balance on Saturday's has been off and I think that's been throwing us for a curveball.”

— William Byron, NASCAR Cup Series Driver

“If we have smoother Saturday's, we qualify better and we don't have so many question marks going in Sunday, we'll probably have a better weekend.”

— William Byron, NASCAR Cup Series Driver

What’s next

Byron and the No. 24 team will look to continue their Martinsville dominance in this weekend's NASCAR Cup Series race at the historic short track.

The takeaway

William Byron's success at Martinsville Speedway has made him a force to be reckoned with on the NASCAR circuit. As the series heads to the iconic short track, all eyes will be on the Hendrick Motorsports driver to see if he can add another Martinsville trophy to his collection.