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NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour Announces 2024 Schedule

NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour Announces 2024 Schedule
Season to open at New Smyrna Speedway and conclude at
Martinsville Speedway for third consecutive year

Trevor Ward Clocks Biggest Win of Career by Sweeping the Prizes in ValleyStar Credit Union 300 at Martinsville Speedway

 

Trevor Ward Clocks Biggest Win of Career by Sweeping the Prizes in

ValleyStar Credit Union 300 at Martinsville Speedway

Veteran driver also edges out Brenden “Butterbean” Queen to take Virginia Triple Crown title

Bobby McCarty Sets Fastest Lap in ValleyStar Credit Union 300 Qualifying at Martinsville Speedway

Bobby McCarty Sets Fastest Lap in ValleyStar Credit Union 300

Qualifying at Martinsville Speedway

Triple Crown contender bests his own track record, earns $5,000 bonus

and will lead first heat race to green on Saturday

Brendan “Butterbean” Queen and Bobby McCarty Lead Virginia Triple Crown Hopefuls Into ValleyStar Credit Union 300 at Martinsville Speedway

Brendan “Butterbean” Queen and Bobby McCarty Lead Virginia Triple Crown Hopefuls Into ValleyStar Credit Union 300 at Martinsville Speedway

Newly crowned NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series Champion Connor Hall to contend in Saturday’s race under the lights

Martinsville Speedway to Support Local YMCA in Upcoming Track Laps for Charity Event Ahead of ValleyStar Credit Union 300

Martinsville Speedway to Support Local YMCA in Upcoming Track Laps for Charity Event Ahead of ValleyStar Credit Union 300. Fans can enter to ride alongside the stars of Late Model Stock Car Racing as they drive around the historic short track.

Purse for 2023 ValleyStar Credit Union 300 is Largest in Race History at $125,000

Purse for 2023 ValleyStar Credit Union 300 is Largest in Race History at $125,000. Additional funds will be distributed across finishing positions sixth on back for Late Model race at Martinsville Speedway.

Virginia Late Model Triple Crown Celebrates 10th Season

South Boston Speedway, Langley Speedway and Martinsville Speedway gear up to host most prestigious trio of races in Late Model Stock Car racing

ValleyStar Credit Union 300 Returns to Martinsville Speedway on September 23

The Nation’s Biggest, Richest & Most Prestigious NASCAR Late Model Stock Car Race Returns

Kyle Larson Claims First Victory at Martinsville Speedway with NOCO 400 Win

Kyle Larson Claims First Victory at Martinsville Speedway with NOCO 400 Win

John Hunter Nemechek Wins Call811.com Before You Dig 250 with Dominant Performance at Martinsville Speedway

John Hunter Nemechek Wins Call811.com Before You Dig 250 with Dominant Performance at Martinsville Speedway

PepsiCo and Martinsville Speedway to Continue Longstanding Partnership

Fans can enjoy the “Official Soft Drink of Martinsville Speedway” during the upcoming race weekend 

Long John Silvers to Sponsor NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Race at Martinsville Speedway

Drivers will tackle the historic short track on Friday, April 14, in the Long John Silver’s 200

28th Annual Martinsville Speedway Christmas Toy Drive Raises $19,200 & Collects Over 400 Toys from Martinsville Community

Event Benefitting the Grace Network of Martinsville & Henry County will Impact Over 800 Area Children this Christmas Season

Christopher Bell, Ross Chastain Claim Championship 4 Spots in Unbelievable Finish to Xfinity 500 at Martinsville Speedway

Christopher Bell, Ross Chastain Claim Championship 4 Spots in Unbelievable Finish to Xfinity 500 at Martinsville Speedway

Joey Logano, Chase Elliott, Christopher Bell and Ross Chastain to Compete for NASCAR Cup Series Championship at Phoenix Raceway

Martinsville Speedway is a Complete Sellout of the Xfinity 500

Martinsville Speedway is a Complete Sellout of the Xfinity 500

Penultimate Race of the NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs is Sold Out in the Grandstands, Camping, Suites, Pre-Race Experience and Premium Hospitality Experiences in The Brake Pad & SkyDeck

Ty Gibbs Wrecks Teammate Brandon Jones to Win Dead On Tools 250 at Martinsville Speedway

Ty Gibbs Wrecks Teammate Brandon Jones to Win Dead On Tools 250 at Martinsville Speedway

Noah Gragson, Josh Berry, Ty Gibbs and Justin Allgaier to Compete for NASCAR Xfinity Series Championship at Phoenix Raceway

Final Three Championship 4 Berths are on the Line at Martinsville Speedway

Final Three Championship 4 Berths are on the Line at Martinsville Speedway

2022 NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour Champion to be Crowned Tonight in Virginia is for Racing Lovers 200

Martinsville Speedway to Host 2023 NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour Season Finale on Oct. 26, 2023

Martinsville Speedway to Host 2023 NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour Season Finale on Oct. 26, 2023

On NASCAR’s 75th Anniversary Season, Martinsville Speedway will Host NASCAR Race Weekends on April 14-16, 2023 and Oct. 26-29, 2023

Martinsville Speedway Celebrates 75th Anniversary with Enhanced Fan Experience over Penultimate NASCAR Playoffs Race Weekend on Oct. 27-30

Martinsville Speedway Celebrates 75th Anniversary with Enhanced Fan Experience over Penultimate NASCAR Playoffs Race Weekend on Oct. 27-30

Race Fans will have Loads of Entertainment Options from the Midway to the Grandstands at Historic Martinsville Speedway

Martinsville Speedway & God’s Pit Crew Partner to Host Food Box Distribution Event on Tuesday, Oct. 25

Martinsville Speedway & God’s Pit Crew Partner to Host Food Box Distribution Event on Tuesday, Oct. 25

Monogram Loves Kids’ Grant Supports Event to Distribute Food Boxes to Henry County Residents

Peyton Sellers Achieves Career Milestone Victory in ValleyStar Credit Union 300 at Martinsville Speedway

Peyton Sellers Achieves Career Milestone Victory in ValleyStar Credit Union 300 at Martinsville Speedway

For the Fourth Time, Sellers Won the Virginia Triple Crown as the Driver with the Best Average Finish in a Late Model Race at Larry King Law’s Langley Speedway, South Boston Speedway and Martinsville Speedway

Martinsville Speedway & ValleyStar Credit Union Extend Entitlement for ValleyStar Credit Union 300

Martinsville Speedway & ValleyStar Credit Union Extend Entitlement for ValleyStar Credit Union 300

ValleyStar Credit Union has Sponsored the Nation’s Biggest, Richest & Most Prestigious NASCAR Late Model Stock Car Race Since 2015

Motor Racing Network & FloRacing to Broadcast ValleyStar Credit Union 300 at Martinsville Speedway

Motor Racing Network & FloRacing to Broadcast ValleyStar Credit Union 300 at Martinsville Speedway

The Voice of NASCAR’ to Broadcast Flag-to-Flag Coverage of the Nation’s Biggest, Richest & Most Prestigious NASCAR Late Model Stock Car Race

Martinsville Speedway Hosting 2023 NASCAR Race Weekends on April 14-16 & Oct. 28-29, 2023

Martinsville Speedway Hosting 2023 NASCAR Race Weekends on April 14-16 & Oct. 28-29, 2023

Martinsville Speedway will Host Three-Day Spring Race Weekend & Penultimate Races of NASCAR Cup Series in Xfinity 500 & NASCAR Xfinity Series for NASCAR’s 75th Anniversary Season

Celebrate the 75th Anniversary of First Race with Martinsville Speedway Day on Wednesday, Sept. 7

Celebrate the 75th Anniversary of First Race with Martinsville Speedway Day on Wednesday, Sept. 7

Fans Invited to Visit Martinsville Speedway for Anniversary Celebration of First Race on Sept. 7, 1947

Martinsville Speedway to Celebrate 75th Anniversary of First Race with Martinsville Speedway Day on Sept. 7

Martinsville Speedway to Celebrate 75th Anniversary of First Race with Martinsville Speedway Day on Sept. 7

Fans Invited to Visit Martinsville Speedway for Anniversary Celebration of First Race on Sept. 7, 1947

Format for ValleyStar Credit Union 300 Introduced by Martinsville Speedway

Format for ValleyStar Credit Union 300 Introduced by Martinsville Speedway

The Nation’s Biggest, Richest & Most Prestigious NASCAR Late Model Stock Car Race Returns on Sept. 23-24

William Byron Becomes NASCAR Cup Series First Double Winner with Blue-Emu Maximum Pain Relief 400 Victory at Martinsville Speedway

William Byron Becomes NASCAR Cup Series First Double Winner with Blue-Emu Maximum Pain Relief 400 Victory at Martinsville Speedway

Byron Takes Home Second Martinsville Grandfather Clock of Race Weekend After Winning Blue-Emu Maximum Pain Relief 200 Camping World Truck Series Race

Brandon Jones Snatches Victory from Ty Gibbs in Call 811 Before You Dig Powered by Call811.com at Martinsville Speedway

Brandon Jones Snatches Victory from Ty Gibbs in Call 811 Before You Dig Powered by Call811.com at Martinsville Speedway

NASCAR Xfinity Series On-Track Battle Between Ty Gibbs & Sam Mayer Continues Post-Race in Brawl

 

The NASCAR Foundation Gives Day of Fun, New Bikes to Boys & Girls Clubs of the Blue Ridge

The NASCAR Foundation Gives Day of Fun, New Bikes to Boys & Girls Clubs of the Blue Ridge

The Speediatrics Fun Day Festival Powered by Kaulig Racing Surprises More Than 100 Children from the Local Boys & Girls Clubs

NASCAR Hall of Fame & Martinsville Speedway Unveil 75th Anniversary Exhibit

NASCAR Hall of Fame & Martinsville Speedway Unveil 75th Anniversary Exhibit

First-Ever Year-Long Exhibit Honoring a Track’s Historic Anniversary is Now Open to the Public at the NASCAR Hall of Fame in Charlotte, N.C.

Martinsville Speedway & Blue-Emu Expand Partnership for Spring NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Entitlement

Martinsville Speedway & Blue-Emu Expand Partnership for Spring NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Entitlement

As Part of the 75th Anniversary Season, Martinsville Speedway will Host the Blue-Emu Maximum Pain Relief 200 Camping World Truck Series & Blue-Emu Maximum Pain Relief 400 NASCAR Cup Series Races

Track Laps for Charity Events Part of 2022 NASCAR Race Weeks at Martinsville Speedway

Fans Can Drive Their Personal Vehicles Around the Historic Half-Mile of Martinsville Speedway to Benefit Vet Tix on April 6 & Grace Network on Oct. 26

ValleyStar Credit Union 300 to be Held at Martinsville Speedway on Sept. 24

ValleyStar Credit Union 300 to be Held at Martinsville Speedway on Sept. 24

The Nation’s Biggest, Richest & Most Prestigious NASCAR Late Model Stock Car Race Returns

Martinsville Speedway Raises over $17,000 and Collects Nearly 2,000 Toys from Martinsville Community27th Annual Christmas Toy Drive

Martinsville Speedway Raises over $17,000 and Collects Nearly 2,000 Toys from Martinsville Community27th Annual Christmas Toy Drive

Event Benefitting the Grace Network of Martinsville & Henry County will Impact 600 Area Children this Christmas Season

Martinsville Speedway to Host 27th Annual Christmas Toy Drive to Benefit the Grace Network of Martinsville & Henry County on Saturday, Dec. 4

Martinsville Speedway to Host 27th Annual Christmas Toy Drive to Benefit the Grace Network of Martinsville & Henry County on Saturday, Dec. 4

Fans Can Drive Laps Around the Historic Half-Mile Oval by Donating an Unwrapped Toy or $25 to Support the Community

Martinsville Speedway will Host 2022 NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour Season Finale on Oct 27 2022

Martinsville Speedway will Host 2022 NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour Season Finale on Oct 27 2022

On 75th Anniversary Season, Martinsville Speedway to Host NASCAR Race Weekends on April 7-9, 2022 and Oct. 27-30, 2022.

Alex Bowman Triumphs in Xfinity 500 After Collision with Denny Hamlin at Martinsville Speedway

Alex Bowman Triumphs in Xfinity 500 After Collision with Denny Hamlin at Martinsville Speedway

Kyle Larson, Chase Elliott, Denny Hamlin, Martin Truex Jr. to Compete in NASCAR Cup Series Championship Race at Phoenix Raceway

Dale Earnhardt Jr to Compete in Spring NASCAR Xfinity Series Race at Martinsville Speedway on April 8, 2022

Dale Earnhardt Jr to Compete in Spring NASCAR Xfinity Series Race at Martinsville Speedway on April 8, 2022

As Part of 75th Anniversary Season, Fans Can Vote to Select NASCAR Hall of Famer Earnhardt Jr.’s No. 88 Hellmann’s/Fridge Hunters Paint Scheme for Martinsville Speedway.

COMCAST CELEBRATES XFINITY 500 WEEKEND AT MARTINSVILLE SPEEDWAY WITH FREE TICKETS, ONCE-IN-A-LIFETIME EXPERIENCES FOR FANS AND SURPRISE COMMUNITY DONATION

COMCAST CELEBRATES XFINITY 500 WEEKEND AT MARTINSVILLE SPEEDWAY WITH FREE TICKETS, ONCE-IN-A-LIFETIME EXPERIENCES FOR FANS AND SURPRISE COMMUNITY DONATION

NASCAR fans can receive free tickets to Sunday’s race and an Xfinity Rewards member will serve as Grand Marshal and Honorary Starter.

Martinsville Speedway Introduces New Fan Experience, The Brake Pad

Martinsville Speedway Introduces New Fan Experience, The Brake Pad

Race Fans Can Enjoy The Short Track Like Never Before with Exclusive Turn 3 Backstretch Experience.

Martinsville Speedway to Host 2022 NASCAR Xfinity Series Races on April 8 and Oct 29, 2022 and NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Race on April 7, 2022

Martinsville Speedway to Host 2022 NASCAR Xfinity Series Races on April 8 and Oct 29, 2022 and NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Race on April 7, 2022

On 75th Anniversary Season, Martinsville Speedway to Host All Three Premier Series on Spring Race Weekend on April 7-9, 2022. Track to Host Penultimate Race of Cup & Xfinity Series for Fourth Consecutive Season on Oct. 29-30, 2022.

Martinsville Speedway to Feature the Best of the Best Late Model Stock Drivers in the ValleyStar Credit Union 300 on Sept. 24-25

Martinsville Speedway to Feature the Best of the Best Late Model Stock Drivers in the ValleyStar Credit Union 300 on Sept. 24-25

Josh Berry of JR Motorsports to Compete for Second Straight Victory in the Nation’s Biggest, Richest & Most Prestigious NASCAR Late Model Stock Car Race. Virginian Peyton Sellers Continues Quest for his First Victory in Prestigious Event & Fourth Virginia Triple Crown Title.

NASCAR to Host 2022 NASCAR Cup Series Races, Blue-Emu Maximum Pain Relief 500 on April 9, 2022 & Xfinity 500 on Oct. 30, 2022, at Martinsville Speedway

NASCAR to Host 2022 NASCAR Cup Series Races, Blue-Emu Maximum Pain Relief 500 on April 9, 2022 & Xfinity 500 on Oct. 30, 2022, at Martinsville Speedway

On 75th Anniversary Season, Martinsville Speedway to Host Spring Cup Series Night Race & Penultimate Race of Cup Series for Third Consecutive Season.https://www.martinsvillespeedway.com/

Martinsville Speedway and United Rentals Build Partnership, United Rentals 200

Martinsville Speedway and United Rentals Build Partnership, United Rentals 200

United Rentals Also Named the Official Rental Equipment Partner of NASCAR

Martinsville Speedway Introduces Format for ValleyStar Credit Union 300

Martinsville Speedway Introduces Format for ValleyStar Credit Union 300

The Nation’s Biggest, Richest & Most Prestigious NASCAR Late Model Stock Car Race Returns on Sept. 24-25

Martinsville Speedway to Host Track Laps for Charity to Benefit Vet Tix on July 10

Martinsville Speedway to Host Track Laps for Charity to Benefit Vet Tix on July 10

Fans Can Drive Their Personal Vehicles Around the Historic Half-Mile of Martinsville Speedway Under the Lights for a $25 Donation

Martinsville Speedway to Fully Open Grandstands for NASCAR Playoff Race Weekend on Oct. 30-31

Martinsville Speedway to Fully Open Grandstands for NASCAR Playoff Race Weekend on Oct. 30-31

Track Hosting Penultimate Races of NASCAR Cup Series, NASCAR Xfinity Series & NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Season

Josh Berry Claims First Career NASCAR Xfinity Series Victory in Cook Out 250 at Martinsville Speedway

Josh Berry Claims First Career NASCAR Xfinity Series Victory in Cook Out 250 at Martinsville Speedway

Noah Gragson Wins $100,000 Xfinity Dash 4 Cash as Highest Finisher Among Eligible Competitors

Martinsville Speedway & God’s Pit Crew Partner to Host Food Box Distribution Event on April 7 2021

Martinsville Speedway & God’s Pit Crew Partner to Host Food Box Distribution Event on April 7 2021

Jeb Burton of Kaulig Racing & Mercy Crossing to Join Event to Distribute Farmers to Families Food Boxes to Henry County Residents.

NASCAR Authorized Gaming Operator WynnBET to Launch Mobile App as New Virginia Online Sports Betting Permit Holder

NASCAR Authorized Gaming Operator WynnBET to Launch Mobile App as New Virginia Online Sports Betting Permit Holder

Gaming Operator WynnBET to Offer Live, In-Race Betting in the Commonwealth of Virginia Will Offer New Live Event Experiences at Richmond Raceway & Martinsville Speedway

Spring 2021 Statement from Martinsville Speedway President Clay Campbell

Spring 2021 Statement from Martinsville Speedway President Clay Campbell

Virginia Governor Ralph Northam Announced Increased Limits for Sports & Entertainment Venues in the Commonwealth

Guys Weekend In MHC

Weekends are for the boys, and Martinsville-Henry County is the perfect place to spend that valuable comradery time.

Plan your race week trip

Offering action-packed racing since 1947, Martinsville Speedway is NASCAR's most historic and shortest track on the NASCAR Cup Circuit. The track is legendary for its Famous Martinsville Speedway Hot Dog and for the many records that drivers accomplished there. 

Martinsville Speedway to Host 26th Annual Christmas Toy Drive

Martinsville Speedway to Host 26th Annual Christmas Toy Drive

Martinsville Speedway will hold the 26th Annual Christmas Toy Drive on Friday, Dec. 4 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. The annual event will welcome the greater Martinsville region to donate an unwrapped toy or $20 for the opportunity to drive laps around the iconic track in their personal vehicles. The Christmas Toy Drive will benefit the Grace Network of Martinsville and Henry County.

Martinsville Speedway to Host 2021 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Race

Martinsville Speedway to Host 2021 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Race

As part of NASCAR’s announcement of the 2021 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series schedule, Martinsville Speedway will host the penultimate race of the series’ season on Oct. 30, 2021.

 

Martinsville Spring Night Race Tickets On Sale NOW!

Tickets Are Now Available For The First Ever Three-Race Weekend of Night Races at Martinsville Speedway!

Tickets are now available for the Blue-Emu Maximum Pain Relief 500

Racing Under the Lights returns to Martinsville in 2021 for three events!

Chase Elliott Wins Xfinity 500

Chase Elliott Wins Xfinity 500

It was all or nothing Sunday for Chase Elliott at Martinsville Speedway in the penultimate NASCAR Cup Series Playoff race, Xfinity 500. In a “must-win” situation to advance to next weekend’s Championship 4 to battle for the Cup title, the driver of the No. 9 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet Camaro rooted his way to the lead with 44 laps remaining and pulled away for a 6.577-second victory.

Martinsville Speedway Expands Spring Race Weekend

Martinsville Speedway Expands Spring Race Weekend

Martinsville Speedway expands the 2021 spring race weekend by hosting a NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour race at night on Thursday, April 8, 2021. This will be the first Modified Tour race at Martinsville since 2010.

 

Martinsville Speedway Launch Annual Scholarship

Martinsville Speedway Launch Annual Scholarship

Martinsville Speedway will recognize the historic accomplishments of seven-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Jimmie Johnson by starting an annual scholarship, Jimmie Johnson Champion’s Award. The scholarship will be awarded annually to a student at one of the Martinsville-Henry County Public High Schools.

NASCAR and Wynn Resorts Announce National Multi-Year Sports Betting Partnership

NASCAR and Wynn Resorts Announce National Multi-Year Sports Betting Partnership

NASCAR and WynnBET, the digital gaming division of Wynn Resorts Ltd. that is responsible for Wynn’s mobile sportsbook and casino app, announced today a multi-year national sports betting partnership. As an Authorized Gaming Operator of NASCAR, WynnBET will collaborate with NASCAR to create and promote engaging sports betting experiences for racing fans across the United States.

Clay Campbell, Martinsville Speedway President

Clay Campbell, Martinsville Speedway President

Martinsville Speedway President Clay Campbell joins dignitaries as part of pre-race ceremonies for the Xfinity 500 NASCAR Cup Series Playoff race on Sunday, Nov. 1. Campbell, President of Martinsville since 1988, was recently named a Comcast Community Champion of the Year Finalist.

 

NASCAR Hall of Famer Bobby Labonte Named Grand Marshal

NASCAR Hall of Famer Bobby Labonte Named Grand Marshal

Martinsville Speedway will welcome distinguished dignitaries as part of pre-race ceremonies for the Draft Top 250 NASCAR Xfinity Series Playoff race on Saturday, Oct. 31 and NASCAR Hall of Fame 200 NASCAR Gander RV & Outdoors Truck Series Playoff race on Friday, Oct. 30.

Clay Campbell Recognized

Clay Campbell Recognized

Comcast announced Martinsville President Clay Campbell as a finalist for the 2020 Comcast Community Champion of the Year, an annual award created to recognize philanthropic efforts of individuals within the NASCAR industry.