NASCAR Cup Series Martinsville race live updates, highlights, leaderboard for YellaWood 500

The NASCAR Cup Series championship could be decided today.Kyle Larson enters the Xfinity 500 on Nov. 1 at Martinsville with a 73-point lead ahead of Denny Hamlin.Hamlin will start on the pole, and he can put some pressure on Larson with a win. The math is somewhat complicated, with Christopher Bell (-74) and Chase Briscoe (-79) at a similar range. Joey Logano (-100), Ryan Blaney (-107) and Tyler Reddick (-126) are also still mathematically alive.But if Larson finishes Martinsville with a lead of 77 points or more, he will clinch his third Cup Series championship. If the lead is less than 77 points, the title won't be decided until next week's season finale at Homestead.Another number to note: 59. If Larson earns 59 or more points (a win and at least four points from stages or the fastest lap), he clinches the title no matter the other drivers' results.Follow along with the Tennessean's NASCAR race updates below:MARTINSVILLE RACE PICKS: NASCAR Martinsville predictions 2026, expert picks for Cup Series raceNASCAR Cup Series race at Martinsville live updates, highlights, live leaderboard for the Xfinity 500LIVE LEADERBOARD: Full field leaderboard of NASCAR Cup Series Xfinity 500Denny Hamlin on the pole; full NASCAR Cup Series Martinsville starting lineupThe top 10:Denny Hamlin, No. 11 Joe Gibbs Racing ToyotaTy Gibbs, No. 54 Joe Gibbs Racing ToyotaKyle Larson, No. 5 Hendrick Motorsports ChevroletAustin Cindric, No. 2 Team Penske FordJoey Logano, No. 22 Team Penske FordRyan Preece, No. 60 RFK Racing FordAlex Bowman, No. 48 Hendrick Motorsports ChevroletWilliam Byron, No. 24 Hendrick Motorsports ChevroletChase Elliott, No. 9 Hendrick Motorsports ChevroletJosh Berry, No. 21 Wood Brothers Racing FordFind the full starting lineup here.NASCAR race radio coverage: How to listen to NASCAR Cup race at MartinsvilleThe Xfinity 500 will be aired on the radio by the Motor Racing Network. MRN has affiliates all across the country, including 102.5-FM in Nashville, and their feed can also be streamed on NASCAR.com as well as the NASCAR app. The race can also be heard on SiriusXM NASCAR Radio, channel 90.NASCAR Martinsville TV schedule, start timeGreen Flag Time: Approx. 1:10 p.m. CT on Sunday, Nov. 1Track: Martinsville Speedway (0.526-mile oval) in Martinsville, VirginiaLength: 500 laps, 262 milesStages: 130 laps, 130 laps, 240 lapsTV coverage: NBCRadio: MRN (102.5-FM The Game in Nashville)Streaming: HBO MAX app for in-car cameras (subscription required); Fubo (sign up for a free trial); NASCAR.com and SiriusXM on Channel 90 for audio (subscription required)The Xfinity 500 will be broadcast nationally on NBC. Other streaming options for the race include HBO MAX for in-car cameras for each driver.Recent NASCAR Cup Series Martinsville winners2026 spring: Chase Elliott2025 fall: William Byron2025 spring: Denny Hamlin2024 fall: Ryan BlaneyThis article originally appeared on Nashville Tennessean: NASCAR Cup Series Martinsville race live updates, highlights, leaderboard for YellaWood 500Our editors independently choose our recommendations. Some content is produced with paid support from a third party, however our editorial decisions remain independent. If you buy through our links, the USA TODAY Network may earn a commission. Prices and availability may change.