MARTINSVILLE, VA - MARCH 24: Brad Keselowski, driver of the #2 Reese/Draw Tite Ford, celebrates in Victory Lane after winning the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series STP 500 at Martinsville Speedway on March 24, 2019 in Martinsville, Virginia. (Photo by Brian Lawdermilk/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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At-track photos: 2019 Martinsville 1 weekend

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MARTINSVILLE, VA - MARCH 24: Brad Keselowski, driver of the #2 Reese/Draw Tite Ford, celebrates with his wife Paige and their daughter Scarlett in Victory Lane after winning the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series STP 500 at Martinsville Speedway on March 24, 2019 in Martinsville, Virginia. (Photo by Brian Lawdermilk/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Brad Keselowski and family celebrate his win by placing the winner's sticker on his No. 2 Ford.

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MARTINSVILLE, VA - MARCH 24: Brad Keselowski, driver of the #2 Reese/Draw Tite Ford, is congratulated by teammate, Ryan Blaney, driver of the #12 Menards/Libman Ford, in victory lane after winning the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series STP 500 at Martinsville Speedway on March 24, 2019 in Martinsville, Virginia. (Photo by Brian Lawdermilk/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Teammate Ryan Blaney congratulates Keselowski in Victory Lane.

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Champagne just tastes better when it's sprayed in Victory Lane.

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MARTINSVILLE, VA - MARCH 24: Brad Keselowski, driver of the #2 Reese/Draw Tite Ford, celebrates with a burnout after winning the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series STP 500 at Martinsville Speedway on March 24, 2019 in Martinsville, Virginia. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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The No. 2 crew comes to meet its winning driver, Brad Keselowski.

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Burnout of the year candidate from the 2012 champ.

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Leonard Wood takes a turn behind the wheel on Sunday in this ride honoring his late brother, Glenn.

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MARTINSVILLE, VA - MARCH 24: A general view of the action during the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series STP 500 at Martinsville Speedway on March 24, 2019 in Martinsville, Virginia. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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A picturesque day in Martinsville.

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MARTINSVILLE, VA - MARCH 24: Erik Jones, driver of the #20 DeWalt Toyota, pits during the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series STP 500 at Martinsville Speedway on March 24, 2019 in Martinsville, Virginia. (Photo by Brian Lawdermilk/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Pit stops.

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MARTINSVILLE, VA - MARCH 24: Kyle Busch, driver of the #18 M&M's Chocolate Bar Toyota, pits during the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series STP 500 at Martinsville Speedway on March 24, 2019 in Martinsville, Virginia. (Photo by Brian Lawdermilk/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Kyle Busch's pit crew is on its game.

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MARTINSVILLE, VA - MARCH 24: Alex Bowman, driver of the #88 Nationwide Chevrolet, pits during the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series STP 500 at Martinsville Speedway on March 24, 2019 in Martinsville, Virginia. (Photo by Brian Lawdermilk/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Fast and furious on pit road at Martinsville Speedway.

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MARTINSVILLE, VA - MARCH 24: Chase Elliott, driver of the #9 NAPA Auto Parts Chevrolet, leads a pack of cars during the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series STP 500 at Martinsville Speedway on March 24, 2019 in Martinsville, Virginia. (Photo by Brian Lawdermilk/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Will Sunday be the day Chase Elliott breaks through at Martinsville?

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MARTINSVILLE, VA - MARCH 24: Alex Bowman, driver of the #88 Nationwide Chevrolet, races during the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series STP 500 at Martinsville Speedway on March 24, 2019 in Martinsville, Virginia. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Nothing like racing at Martinsville.

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MARTINSVILLE, VA - MARCH 24: Clint Bowyer, driver of the #14 Mobil 1/Rush Truck Centers Ford, leads a pack of cars during the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series STP 500 at Martinsville Speedway on March 24, 2019 in Martinsville, Virginia. (Photo by Brian Lawdermilk/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Last year's winner Clint Bowyer looking for a repeat.

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MARTINSVILLE, VA - MARCH 24: Brad Keselowski, driver of the #2 Reese/Draw Tite Ford, leads the field during the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series STP 500 at Martinsville Speedway on March 24, 2019 in Martinsville, Virginia. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Brad Keselowski leads early at Martinsville.

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MARTINSVILLE, VA - MARCH 24: Joey Logano, driver of the #22 Shell Pennzoil Ford, and Aric Almirola, driver of the #10 SHAZAMSmithfield Ford, lead the field to the green flag to start the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series STP 500 at Martinsville Speedway on March 24, 2019 in Martinsville, Virginia. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Pole winner Joey Logano leads the field to green in the STP 500.

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MARTINSVILLE, VA - MARCH 23: Damage is seen on the car of Corey LaJoie, driver of the #32 CorvetteParts.net Ford, during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series STP 500 at Martinsville Speedway on March 23, 2019 in Martinsville, Virginia. (Photo by Brian Lawdermilk/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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The result of some contact with Corey LaJoie's No. 32 and the wall in Martinsville's first practice Saturday. LaJoie will go to a backup car for Sunday's race.

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A couple of former drivers of the No. 24 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet chat pre-race at Martinsville.

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Ryan Blaney takes a few moments with fans Sunday at Martinsville.

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Chase Elliott hits the carpet ahead of the drivers' meeting.

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Team Penske teammates Joey Logano and Ryan Blaney cracking jokes before things get tense on track.

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Corey LaJoie telling stories to Bubba Wallace and William Byron.

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Corey LaJoie's No. 32 is pushed into the garage.

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William Byron has a little memento from Saturday's first practice.

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MARTINSVILLE, VA - MARCH 23: Joey Logano, driver of the #22 Shell Pennzoil Ford, reacts after winning the pole position following qualifying for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series STP 500 at Martinsville Speedway on March 23, 2019 in Martinsville, Virginia. (Photo by Brian Lawdermilk/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Joey Logano poses after unofficially winning the Busch Pole Award at Martinsville.

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MARTINSVILLE, VA - MARCH 23: Clint Bowyer, driver of the #14 Mobil 1/Rush Truck Centers Ford, stands on the grid during qualifying for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series STP 500 at Martinsville Speedway on March 23, 2019 in Martinsville, Virginia. (Photo by Brian Lawdermilk/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Clint Bowyer stands on the grid waiting his turn at Martinsville qualifying.

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MARTINSVILLE, VA - MARCH 23: Kevin Harvick, driver of the #4 Mobil 1 Ford, looks on during qualifying for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series STP 500 at Martinsville Speedway on March 23, 2019 in Martinsville, Virginia. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Kevin Harvick is deep in thought during qualifying.

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William Byron's No 24 Chevrolet -- pre-practice damage.

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MARTINSVILLE, VA - MARCH 23: Kyle Busch, driver of the #51 Cessna Toyota, poses with the trophy in Victory Lane after winning the NASCAR Gander Outdoors Truck Series TruNorth Global 250 at Martinsville Speedway on March 23, 2019 in Martinsville, Virginia. (Photo by Brian Lawdermilk/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Another grandfather clock for Kyle Busch!

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MARTINSVILLE, VA - MARCH 23: Kyle Busch, driver of the #51 Cessna Toyota, celebrates in Victory Lane after winning the NASCAR Gander Outdoors Truck Series TruNorth Global 250 at Martinsville Speedway on March 23, 2019 in Martinsville, Virginia. (Photo by Brian Lawdermilk/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Kyle Busch, driver of the No. 51 Cessna Toyota, celebrates in Victory Lane after winning the NASCAR Gander Outdoors Truck Series TruNorth Global 250 at Martinsville Speedway on Saturday.

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MARTINSVILLE, VA - MARCH 23: Kyle Busch, driver of the #51 Cessna Toyota, crosses the finish line to win the NASCAR Gander Outdoors Truck Series TruNorth Global 250 at Martinsville Speedway on March 23, 2019 in Martinsville, Virginia. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Kyle Busch, driver of the No. 51 Cessna Toyota, crosses the finish line to win the NASCAR Gander Outdoors Truck Series TruNorth Global 250 at Martinsville Speedway on Saturday.

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MARTINSVILLE, VA - MARCH 23: Johnny Sauter, driver of the #13 Tenda Heal Ford, pits during the NASCAR Gander Outdoors Truck Series TruNorth Global 250 at Martinsville Speedway on March 23, 2019 in Martinsville, Virginia. (Photo by Brian Lawdermilk/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Johnny Sauter, driver of the No. 13 Tenda Heal Ford, pits during the NASCAR Gander Outdoors Truck Series TruNorth Global 250 at Martinsville Speedway on Saturday.

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MARTINSVILLE, VA - MARCH 23: Kyle Busch, driver of the #51 Cessna Toyota, and Stewart Friesen, driver of the #52 Halmar International Chevrolet, lead the field to the green flag to start the NASCAR Gander Outdoors Truck Series TruNorth Global 250 at Martinsville Speedway on March 23, 2019 in Martinsville, Virginia. (Photo by Brian Lawdermilk/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Kyle Busch, driver of the No. 51 Cessna Toyota, and Stewart Friesen, driver of the No. 52 Halmar International Chevrolet, lead the field to the green flag to start the NASCAR Gander Outdoors Truck Series TruNorth Global 250 at Martinsville Speedway on Saturday.

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MARTINSVILLE, VA - MARCH 23: Ryan Blaney, driver of the #12 Menards/Libman Ford, stands in the garage area during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series STP 500 at Martinsville Speedway on March 23, 2019 in Martinsville, Virginia. (Photo by Brian Lawdermilk/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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A year ago, Ryan Blaney finished third in this race at Martinsville.

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MARTINSVILLE, VA - MARCH 23: Aric Almirola, driver of the #10 SHAZAMSmithfield Ford, climbs into his car during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series STP 500 at Martinsville Speedway on March 23, 2019 in Martinsville, Virginia. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Aric Almirola is all smiles in Martinsville.

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Martin Truex Jr. isn't still thinking about his near-win in Martinsville last fall, is he?

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MARTINSVILLE, VA - MARCH 23: Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 FedEx Ground Toyota, sits in his car during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series STP 500 at Martinsville Speedway on March 23, 2019 in Martinsville, Virginia. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Virginia native Denny Hamlin can call Martinsville Speedway one of his home tracks.

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MARTINSVILLE, VA - MARCH 23: Kyle Busch, driver of the #18 M&M's Chocolate Bar Toyota, stands in the garage area during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series STP 500 at Martinsville Speedway on March 23, 2019 in Martinsville, Virginia. (Photo by Brian Lawdermilk/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Kyle Busch has his sights set on career win No. 201.

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Zack Albert | NASCAR Digital Media

Kyle Larson readies for some practice laps at "The Paperclip."

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Marissa Fuller | NASCAR Digital Media

Chase Elliott's No. 9 Chevrolet is ready to hit the track.

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MARTINSVILLE, VA - MARCH 23: Kurt Busch, driver of the #1 GEARWRENCH/Monster Energy Chevrolet, stands in the garage area during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series STP 500 at Martinsville Speedway on March 23, 2019 in Martinsville, Virginia. (Photo by Brian Lawdermilk/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Kurt Busch has just six top 10s in 37 starts at Martinsville Speedway.

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MARTINSVILLE, VA - MARCH 23: Brad Keselowski, driver of the #2 Reese/Draw Tite Ford, stands in the garage area during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series STP 500 at Martinsville Speedway on March 23, 2019 in Martinsville, Virginia. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Jared C. Tilton | Getty Images

It's a chilly one for Brad Keselowski in Martinsville.

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MARTINSVILLE, VA - MARCH 23: Stewart Friesen, driver of the #52 Halmar International Chevrolet poses with the Pole Award after qualifying for the NASCAR Gander Outdoors Truck Series TruNorth Global 250 at Martinsville Speedway on March 23, 2019 in Martinsville, Virginia. (Photo by Brian Lawdermilk/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Stewart Friesen, driver of the No. 52 Halmar International Chevrolet poses with the Pole Award after qualifying for the NASCAR Gander Outdoors Truck Series TruNorth Global 250 at Martinsville Speedway on Saturday.

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MARTINSVILLE, VA - MARCH 23: Myatt Snider, driver of the #27 TaxSlayer Ford, stands on the grid during qualifying for the NASCAR Gander Outdoors Truck Series TruNorth Global 250 at Martinsville Speedway on March 23, 2019 in Martinsville, Virginia. (Photo by Brian Lawdermilk/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Myatt Snider, driver of the No. 27 TaxSlayer Ford, stands on the grid during qualifying for the NASCAR Gander Outdoors Truck Series TruNorth Global 250 at Martinsville Speedway on Saturday.

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