NASCAR Predictions Martinsville: Cook Out 400 Winner, Stage Winners and More

Who will win the NASCAR race this weekend? The Cup Series is headed to the iconic Martinsville Raceway this weekend for the seventh points race of the 2026 season. At a short track that can deliver plenty of chaos and showcase the best drivers, it’s always fun to try and predict what happens.

Let’s dive into our NASCAR predictions for the Cook Out 400 at Martinsville. Kyle Larson Wins the Pole at Martinsville Greg Atkins-Imagn Images Hendrick Motorsports is coming off an underwhelming showing at Darlington and doesn’t have a win this season, not even a stage victory or pole winner through six races. Kyle Larson will change that on Saturday at Martinsville Speedway.

In the last six qualifying sessions at this track, he’s placed fifth or better on four occasions. He boasts a 4. 4 average starting position in the last five races at Martinsville and he’s started from the pole three times here.

This is the perfect time for the No. 5 team to get back on track. Related: NASCAR Entry List Martinsville Denny Hamlin Wins Stage 1 Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images Denny Hamlin will finish second in qualifying and start alongside Kyle Larson in the Cook Out 400.