Denny Hamlin is the oldest to win pole at Martinsville Speedway, Kyle Larson qualifies third

Denny Hamlin, who turns 46 in November, secured his career-best sixth pole position of the season at Martinsville Speedway on October 31, 2026, becoming the oldest driver to win pole at that track in NASCAR history. Hamlin's pole achievement came as he aims to slow down Kyle Larson's potentially historic Chase run, with Larson qualifying third. The milestone was reported by the Associated Press ahead of the Martinsville race.