Statistical Advance: Analyzing the Xfinity 500

Martinsville Speedway is set to host the Xfinity 500 on Sunday, November 1, marking the penultimate race of the NASCAR Cup Series postseason. The event serves as the 23rd year the track has hosted a Cup Series postseason event and its seventh time as the ninth race in the 10-race playoff format. Twelve different drivers have earned postseason victories at the short track, led overall by Jimmie Johnson with six wins.

Ryan Blaney and Denny Hamlin lead all active competitors with two postseason victories apiece at Martinsville. Hendrick Motorsports stands as the most successful organization at the track with 13 playoff wins, followed by Joe Gibbs Racing with five. Additionally, eight Martinsville postseason winners have gone on to win the NASCAR Cup Series championship in the same season.