While it’s been no secret that FOX’s coverage of the Truck Series (and the rest of NASCAR) has been … subpar, to say the least, I’ve tried to focus less on the coverage of the race in favor of focusing on the racing shown on my television screen. Then Talladega happened.

The Martinsville playoff race is scheduled to start at 2:00 p.m. ET or 11:00 a.m. PT on Sunday, October 26. The race will be held at Martinsville Speedway in Martinsville, Virginia. Stage 1 ends at Lap 130. Stage 2 ends at Lap 260. Stage 3 ends at Lap 500.

Denny Hamlin was on the verge of finally winning a NASCAR Cup Series championship until contender's tire issue changed everything.