Sheldon Creed looks for strong finish at Martinsville in 2026 Chase
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 30, 2026, 5:40 PM
Last updated Oct 30, 2026
Sheldon Creed is preparing for a crucial race at Martinsville Speedway this weekend, needing a significant performance in the 2026 NASCAR O'Reilly Series Chase. He recently finished fifth at Talladega Superspeedway, where he collected 43 points and improved his position in the standings, currently sitting fourth with 2,351 points. Creed reduced his deficit to the championship leader Jesse Love to 50 points, down from 59 entering Talladega. With only Martinsville and Homestead-Miami left in the Chase, he remains a contender for the championship.
- •Creed finished fifth at Talladega Superspeedway after starting 12th.
- •He earned valuable stage points, finishing fifth in Stage 1 and sixth in Stage 2.
- •Creed's current standing is fourth, trailing Jesse Love by 50 points.
- •Only Martinsville and Homestead-Miami remain in the Chase series.
- 5:40 PMYahoo Sports — Sheldon Creed needs big run at Martinsville in 2026 Chase
"Sheldon Creed needs a big run at Martinsville Speedway in the 2026 NASCAR O'Reilly Series Chase this weekend.
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