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Justin Allgaier takes championship lead at Martinsville

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 1, 2026, 2:54 AM

Last updated Nov 1, 2026

Justin Allgaier takes championship lead at Martinsville

Summary

Justin Allgaier surged into the points lead in the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series following a runner-up finish at Martinsville Speedway on October 31. Carson Kvapil secured the race victory, leading 121 laps. With one race left in the season, five drivers remain in contention for the championship. Jesse Love, who entered the race as the leader, faced mechanical issues and crashed, finishing 30th and dropping to second place. The final race at Homestead-Miami Speedway will determine the champion, with Allgaier holding a 22-point lead over Love, 23 over Corey Day, and 31 over Kvapil.

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By the Numbers

•Allgaier leads the standings with 2,436 points
•Kvapil's win keeps him in the title race
•Love drops to second after a crash and mechanical issues
•Corey Day stays in contention with a third-place finish
•Five drivers still have a chance to win the championship

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2:54 AMYahoo Sports — Justin Allgaier Takes Championship Lead After Martinsville

What they're saying

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The NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series championship battle took another dramatic turn Saturday at Martinsville Speedway, with Justin Allgaier moving into the points lead after a runner up finish and Carson Kvapil capturing the race victory. With only one race remaining in the 2026 season, five drivers remain mathematically eligible to win the championship. The…
— Yahoo Sports

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