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The 2024 NASCAR Cup Series season is drawing to a close and the Rookie of the Year and Manufacturer championship battles could each be clinched at Martinsville Speedway.

The 2024 NASCAR Cup Series season is drawing to a close and the Rookie of the Year and Manufacturer championship battles could each be clinched at Martinsville Speedway.

Carson Hocevar and Chevrolet will each look to lock up the 2024 NASCAR Cup Series Rookie of the Year Award and Manufacturer's championship a week early in Sunday's Xfinity 500 at Martinsville Speedway.

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Mercedes-AMG Petronas driver Lewis Hamilton waves to the crowd during a fan experience in the Germania Insurance Amphitheater at the Formula 1 Pirelli United States Grand Prix at Circuit of the Americas on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024.

MONZA, ITALY - SEPTEMBER 01: Max Verstappen of the Netherlands and Oracle Red Bull Racing looks on in the garage prior to the F1 Grand Prix of Italy at Autodromo Nazionale Monza on September 01, 2024 in Monza, Italy. (Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images)

Apr 7, 2024; Martinsville, Virginia, USA; Overall view during the Cook Out 400 at Martinsville Speedway.

After a fiery crash in Saturday's NASCAR Truck Series event at Homestead-Miami Speedway, Matt Mills has been released from a local hospital.

Reddick has advanced to the Championship 4 after a clutch performance at Homestead-Miami Speedway.

Aug 23, 2024; Daytona Beach, Florida, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Chase Elliott (9) during qualifying at Daytona International Speedway.

Oct 27, 2024; Homestead, Florida, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Kyle Larson (5) races during the Straight Talk Wireless 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway.

Oracle Red Bull Racing driver Sergio Perez talks to media at the Formula 1 Pirelli United States Grand Prix at Circuit of the Americas on Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024.

Ryan Blaney (No. 12) and Denny Hamlin (No. 11) came up just shy in a late-race battle with Tyler Reddick for the win in Sunday's Straight Talk Wireless 400 at Homestead. Both drivers will have their championship hopes on the line at Martinsville.

Michael Jordan bearhugs Tyler Reddick following the 23XI Racing driver's win in the Straight Talk Wireless 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway. The win secured Reddick a berth in the Championship 4.

Scuderia Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc of Team Monaco celebrates his win at the Formula 1 Pirelli United States Grand Prix at Circuit of the Americas Sunday October 20, 2024. Scuderia Ferrari driver Carlos Sainz of Team Spain, left, placed second. Oracle Red Bull Racing driver Max Verstappen of Team Netherlands, right, finished third.

Oct 27, 2024; Homestead, Florida, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Tyler Reddick (45) celebrates after winning the Straight Talk Wireless 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-Imagn Images

Oracle Red Bull Racing driver Max Verstappen walks the padock at the Formula 1 Pirelli United States Grand Prix at Circuit of the Americas on Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024.

Tyler Reddick (No. 45) is locked into the Championship 4 field with a win at Homestead-Miami Speedway on Sunday, while Kyle Larson (No. 5) is the first driver outside the cutline with one race left in the Round of 8 of the Playoffs.

Scuderia Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc of Team Monaco, left, celebrates his win with Ferrari Head of Strategy Ravin Jain, middle, and Scuderia Ferrari driver Carlos Sainz of Team Spain, who finished second, at the Formula 1 Pirelli United States Grand Prix at Circuit of the Americas Sunday October 20, 2024.

Sergio Perez of Mexico and Oracle Red Bull Racing and Oracle Red Bull Racing Team Consultant Dr Helmut Marko look on in the garage prior to Sprint Qualifying ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Austria at Red Bull Ring on June 28, 2024 in Spielberg, Austria.

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Oct 19, 2024; Austin, Texas, USA; Oracle Red Bull Racing driver Sergio Perez (11) of Team Mexico speaks to the crowd during a fan forum before the Sprint Race in the 2024 Formula One US Grand Prix at Circuit of the Americas. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Oct 20, 2024; Austin, Texas, USA; Oracle Red Bull Racing driver Max Verstappen talks to team mates at the starting grid at the Formula 1 Pirelli United States Grand Prix at Circuit of the Americas. Mandatory Credit: Aaron E. Martinez-Imagn Images

Oct 20, 2024; Austin, Texas, USA; Scuderia Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc (16) of Team Monaco stands on the podium after the 2024 Formula One US Grand Prix at Circuit of the Americas. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Jun 8, 2024; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Red Bull Racing CEO and team principal Christian Horner in the pit lane at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve. Mandatory Credit: Eric Bolte-Imagn Images

Oct 19, 2024; Austin, Texas, USA; Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 Team driver Lewis Hamilton (44) of Team Great Britain waves to the crowd during a fan forum before the Sprint Race in the 2024 Formula One US Grand Prix at Circuit of the Americas. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Oscar Piastri takes a photo with a fan in the Paddock at the Formula 1 Pirelli United States Grand Prix at Circuit of the Americas on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024.