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EPISODE · Apr 2, 2026 · 28 MIN

CHAOS at Martinsville! Elliott WINS, Hamlin Heartbreak & NASCAR Under FIRE!

from The Final Lap Weekly - NASCAR Talk Show · host Kerry Murphey

Martinsville delivered absolute chaos—and Chase Elliott finally breaks through with his first win of the season in dramatic fashion! But the real story? Drivers are NOT holding back as NASCAR faces serious backlash over long caution periods that are shaking up the sport. Meanwhile, Denny Hamlin looked unstoppable all day… only to come up ONE spot short in a brutal finish that will have fans talking all week. We break down the Cup Series Top 10 Championship Standings, and trust us—you won’t believe how tight things are getting this early in the season. Plus, the 2027 NASCAR Hall of Fame nominees are here, and some of the names will absolutely shock you And in one of the wildest crossover moments yet, YouTube star Garrett Mitchell (aka Cleetus McFarland) makes his NOAPS Series debut with Richard Childress Racing—is this just the beginning? We wrap it all up with a full preview of Rockingham Speedway as NASCAR heads into another massive weekend. NASCAR News Provided By: http://tobychristie.com -Listen on Spotify -Listen on Apple Podcasts -Click To Play Fantasy NASCAR With Us!  -Giving Fun Is Here: Patreon.com/thefinallap NASCAR podcast, Martinsville Speedway race recap, Chase Elliott win Martinsville, Denny Hamlin Martinsville, NASCAR controversy caution length, NASCAR drivers complain cautions, NASCAR news 2026, NASCAR Cup Series standings, NASCAR top 10 standings, NASCAR Hall of Fame 2027 nominees, NASCAR Hall of Fame list, Cleetus McFarland NASCAR debut, Garrett Mitchell RCR, Richard Childress Racing news, NASCAR YouTuber driver, Rockingham Speedway preview, NASCAR Rockingham race preview, NASCAR race recap today, NASCAR latest news, NASCAR race analysis, Martinsville race highlights, Elliott vs Hamlin Martinsville, NASCAR drama 2026, NASCAR updates today, NASCAR playoff standings early, NASCAR drivers reaction, NASCAR controversy today, stock car racing news, racing podcast, motorsports podcast, NASCAR fans, NASCAR trending topics, NASCAR weekend preview, Bristol Motor Speedway fantasy picks tease Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Chase Elliott scores his first win of the season at Martinsville, but controversy explodes as NASCAR faces backlash over caution lengths. Plus, Hamlin heartbreak, shocking Hall of Fame nominees, and a Rockingham preview you can’t miss.

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Martinsville delivered absolute chaos—and Chase Elliott finally breaks through with his first win of the season in dramatic fashion! But the real story? Drivers are NOT holding back as NASCAR faces serious backlash over long caution periods that are...

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