Martinsville Speedway NASCAR Racetrack
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At .526 miles in length, Martinsville Speedway is the shortest track on the Sprint Cup circuit. But because of its size and shape - described most often as the shape of a paperclip - Martinsville offers some of the most exciting and close racing in the sport. Also because of its size, fans are closer to the action than any other track. The cars are never more than a few hundred yards away and sometimes they seem close enough to reach out and touch.
The track is also one of the most modern, with high-rise aluminum chairback seating for over 63,000 fans, 25 VIP suites and state-of-the-art facilities for the media.
In a recent poll of race fans by a major publication, Martinsville Speedway was voted as the top bargain in all of Sprint Cup racing as well as the track having the best view of the action. Now owned by International Speedway Corporation, Martinsville Speedway conducts four major race event weekends each year. The track annually hosts the Goodys Fast Pain Relief 500 and TUMS Fast Relief 500 NASCAR Sprint Cup Seires races, the Kroger 250 and Kroger 200 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series races, the Made In America Whelen 300 NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour race, and the Baileys 300 NASCAR Late Model Stock Car race.
Hotel near Martinsville Motor Speedway.
Pick the perfect hotel near Martinsville Motor Speedway for enjoying all the excitement of NASCAR racing action. The Best Western Wytheville Inn offers an ideal hotel location, about 70 miles from Martinsville Motor Speedway. Get in on all the fun and fast times at the races. Then come home, and relax in the comforts and Southern hospitality of our friendly hotel in Wytheville, VA. As our guest, enjoy complimentary Continental breakfast, Business Center, outdoor pool, spa, Fitness Center and free high-speed wireless Internet access throughout the hotel. (Again reference to spa) [Top]Martinsville Motor Speedway History
When Martinsville Speedway first opened, NASCAR was just an idea. When NASCAR was formed, Martinsville Speedway was a charter member, a membership that endures after more than 60 years.In fact, the historic Virginia half-mile oval is the only track that was on the schedule in the first NASCAR Sprint Cup Series season that still hosts the series today.
Without a great deal of capital, but a passion for stock car racing, H. Clay Earles carved Martinsville Speedway out of the Henry County clay in 1947. He opened for business on July 4 of that year with just 750 seats but a crowd of over 6,000 fans. [Top]
Martinsville Motor Speedway Races.
Martinsville Motor Speedway is home to exciting NASCAR action and racing events. Check out a few of the most famous events at the Martisville Motor Speedway now. For a current schedule of events, go to http://www.martinsvillespeedway.com/Tickets-Events/Event-Calendar.aspx- Kroger 200
- Kroger 250
- TUMS fast relief 500
- Goodys Fast Pain Relief 500 [Top]
