NASCAR has penalized Sammy Smith 50 points and fined him $25,000 for wrecking Taylor Gray from the lead on the final lap of last weekend’s Xfinity Series race at Martinsville Speedway. The penalty drops Smith from sixth in the points to 13th in the points heading into Saturday’s race at Darlington Raceway.

The heftiest penalty was toward JR Motorsports driver Sammy Smith, who has been docked 50 points in the NASCAR Xfinity Series drivers standings and fined $25,000, following the end of Saturday’s (March 29) Xfinity Series race at Martinsville Speedway.

The NASCAR Cup Series has completed the first short track race of the year, with Denny Hamlin winning Sunday's Cook Out 400 at Martinsville Speedway. Hamlin led 274 laps to earn his sixth career victory at his home track in Martinsville.

The NASCAR Cup Series’ trip to Martinsville Speedway was a major win for FOX Sports. Denny Hamlin took home the win for the first time since April of 2024, and the ratings were up for the broadcast.