Denny Hamlin broke a decade-long winless drought at Martinsville Speedway by capturing his 55th career victory, bringing an end to a 31-race stretch without a win. This win is significant for Hamlin, who hails from Virginia and marked a reunion with success at a track where he had previously excelled. He led the race by dominating the final laps and faced challenges from teammate Christopher Bell, who finished second. The victory also signifies a positive shift in strategy with new crew chief Chris Gayle, showcasing strong performance across the board for Joe Gibbs Racing.
"Chris Gayle, all the engineers, the pit crew, everybody really just deciding they were going to come here with a different approach than what we've been over the last few years," said Hamlin.
"It was a great weekend for Joe Gibbs Racing...All four of the cars were really good. Really happy to get back up front. The last two weeks have been rough for this 20 team." said Bell.
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