Sam Mayer needs strong showing at Martinsville to avoid elimination
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 30, 2026, 5:50 PM
Last updated Oct 30, 2026
Sam Mayer seeks to gain ground at Martinsville Speedway in the 2026 NASCAR O'Reilly Series Chase. Following a disappointing 13th-place finish at Talladega Superspeedway, Mayer now sits sixth in the standings with 2,305 points, trailing leader Jesse Love by 96 points. Mayer's tall order comes with only two races remaining, as he aims to improve his position and remain in contention for the championship. His struggles at Talladega included a failed final-lap move that hindered a potential top finish.
- •Mayer finished 13th in The Progress Group 250 at Talladega.
- •He earned 24 points but lost ground in the championship standings.
- •Mayer currently trails Jesse Love by 96 points.
- •He remains mathematically eligible for the championship.
- •Two races are left in the NASCAR O'Reilly Series Chase.
- 5:50 PMYahoo Sports — Sam Mayer needs to gain ground at Martinsville to prevent elimination
"Sam Mayer needs to gain ground at Martinsville Speedway to prevent elimination in the 2026 NASCAR O'Reilly Series Chase.
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