Joe Gibbs Racing driver Denny Hamlin secured the pole position for the NASCAR Xfinity 500 at Martinsville Speedway on October 31, 2026. The event took place in Martinsville, Virginia, USA, with Hamlin driving the No. 11 car.
Hamlin's qualifying performance sends a strong message to the NASCAR playoff field as the series heads into the crucial race at the historic short track.



