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Hendrick Motorsports driver Kyle Larson participated in pre-race ceremonies before the Xfinity 500 at Martinsville Speedway on Nov. 1 in Martinsville, Va. During stage 1 of the event, Larson maintained the lead ahead of Team Penske driver Joey Logano. The competition took place at the historic Martinsville Speedway, where Larson demonstrated early dominance in the race against Logano, marking a significant start for the Hendrick Motorsports representative during the opening stage of the Xfinity 500.