The trio is back to break down all the action from the Cook Out 400 at Martinsville Speedway—where the hot dogs were flying (46,000+ sold in the stands 🍴🌭) and tempers were just as heated.

Chase Elliott punches his ticket to Victory Lane for the first time in 2026, delivering the first win of the season for Hendrick Motorsports and Chevrolet. A clutch call from crew chief Alan Gustafson proved to be the difference-maker, leapfrogging Denny Hamlin—who dominated nearly two-thirds of the race but came up just short.

We’re diving into all the storylines, including:

• Bubba Wallace with a costly self-inflicted mistake that took him out of contention 
•  The impact of the 750 horsepower package and what it means moving forward 
•  Current point standings—who’s rising, who’s falling 📈📉 
• Shane van Gisbergen continuing to lead the charge for Trackhouse Racing

Plus, we look ahead as the Cup Series takes a break for the holiday weekend. The NASCAR Cup Series pauses for Easter, while the Truck Series heads to Rockingham Speedway for the O’Reilly Auto Parts race—featuring a debut from YouTube star Cleetus McFarland with Richard Childress Racing.

We’ve got expert analysis, bold predictions, fantasy insights, and everything you need to gear up for Bristol in two weeks.

Happy Easter and Happy Passover to those who celebrate—next stop: Bristol 🏁🔥

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