Which driver has Most Wins at Martinsville Spring Cup Series? Martinsville Cook Out 400 Preview

The NASCAR Cup Series heads to Martinsville Speedway this weekend for the highly anticipated Cook Out 400, marking the seventh stage of the 2025 season. With 38 drivers competing and William Byron leading the standings, all eyes are on Hendrick Motorsports as they look to maintain their dominance. Here's everything you need to know about the upcoming race, including a breakdown of past winners, the entry list, and the current Cup Series standings.  

 Most Wins at Martinsville Spring Cup Series  

Martinsville Speedway has been a cornerstone of NASCAR history, hosting its spring Cup Series race since 1950. Over the years, legends have left their mark at this half-mile short track. Below is a list of the most successful drivers at Martinsville’s spring event:  

- Richard Petty: 9 Wins (1960, 1962, 1963, 1967, 1969, 1971, 1972, 1975, 1979)  
- Darrell Waltrip: 5 Wins (1976, 1978, 1980, 1983, 1989)  
- Rusty Wallace: 5 Wins (1993–1996, 2004)  
- Jeff Gordon: 3 Wins (1997, 2003, 2005)  
- Jimmie Johnson: 3 Wins (2007, 2009, 2013)  
- Denny Hamlin: 3 Wins (2008, 2010, 2015)  
- William Byron: 2 Wins (2022, 2024)  

Byron will look to add another victory to his impressive record at Martinsville, hoping to capitalize on his momentum this season.  

  2025 NASCAR Cup Series Cook Out 400 Entry List  

A total of 38 drivers will hit the track at Martinsville this weekend. Here's the full list of drivers and their respective teams:  

 Hendrick Motorsports  
- Kyle Larson  
- William Byron  
- Alex Bowman  
- Chase Elliott  

 Joe Gibbs Racing  
- Denny Hamlin  
- Christopher Bell  
- Chase Briscoe  
- Ty Gibbs  

 Team Penske  
- Joey Logano  
- Ryan Blaney  
- Austin Cindric  

 RFK Racing  
- Brad Keselowski  
- Chris Buescher  
- Ryan Preece  

 Trackhouse Racing  
- Ross Chastain  
- Shane Van Gisbergen  
- Daniel Suárez  

 Richard Childress Racing  
- Kyle Busch  
- Austin Dillon  

 23XI Racing  
- Bubba Wallace  
- Tyler Reddick  
- Riley Herbst  

 Kaulig Racing  
- AJ Allmendinger  
- Ty Dillon  

 Front Row Motorsports  
- Noah Gragson  
- Todd Gilliland  
- Zane Smith  

 Spire Motorsports  
- Justin Haley  
- Michael McDowell  
- Carson Hocevar  

 Legacy Motor Club  
- John H. Nemechek  
- Erik Jones  

 Wood Brothers Racing  
- Josh Berry  

 Haas Factory Team  
- Cole Custer  

 Rick Ware Racing  
- Cody Ware  

 Garage 66  
- Casey Mears  

 HYAK Motorsports  
- Ricky Stenhouse Jr.  

 Team AmeriVet  
- Burt Myers  

  NASCAR Cup Series Standings Before Martinsville  

As the drivers prepare for Martinsville, the Cup Series standings show William Byron leading the pack with 244 points, closely followed by his Hendrick Motorsports teammates. Here's a look at the top 20 standings before the race:  

1. William Byron – 244 points  
2. Kyle Larson – 208 points  
3. Alex Bowman – 205 points  
4. Tyler Reddick – 189 points  
5. Christopher Bell – 186 points  
6. Chase Elliott – 181 points  
7. Bubba Wallace – 166 points  
8. Denny Hamlin – 164 points  
9. Chris Buescher – 164 points  
10. Ryan Blaney – 162 points  
11. Joey Logano – 160 points  
12. Josh Berry – 142 points  
13. Chase Briscoe – 135 points  
14. Ross Chastain – 134 points  
15. Michael McDowell – 134 points  
16. Ryan Preece – 130 points  
17. Kyle Busch – 130 points  
18. John H. Nemechek – 130 points  
19. Ricky Stenhouse Jr. – 129 points  
20. AJ Allmendinger – 126 points  

With Byron’s consistent performance and Larson closing the gap, the fight for the top position remains intense.  

  Race Schedule and Broadcast Information  

 Saturday, 29 March 2025  
- 2:05 p.m. ET: NASCAR Cup Series – Practice (Prime)  
- 3:10 p.m. ET: NASCAR Cup Series – Qualifying (Prime)  

 Sunday, 30 March 2025  
- 3:00 p.m. ET: NASCAR Cup Series – Cook Out 400 (Broadcast on FS1, Max, MRN, and SiriusXM)