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NASCAR brings thousands of fans to Martinsville Speedway for one-of-a-kind experience

Read full article: NASCAR brings thousands of fans to Martinsville Speedway for one-of-a-kind experience

Whether they drove in from an hour away or from a different state, racing fans came from all around to the iconic Martinsville Speedway to experience something that only NASCAR can provide.

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Martinsville victory: Byron wins Xfinity 500, reaches Championship 4

Read full article: Martinsville victory: Byron wins Xfinity 500, reaches Championship 4

NASCAR Cup Series Championship 4 field is set as the season ends in Phoenix next Sunday.

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Team Penske under pressure in penultimate race at Martinsville

Read full article: Team Penske under pressure in penultimate race at Martinsville

Team Penske has claimed the last three Cup Series championships, but that illustrious streak could come to a screeching halt with both Joey Logano and Ryan Blaney well below the Championship 4 cut line as they roll into Martinsville Speedway.

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Catching up with Martinsville Speedwayโ€™s Clay Campbell

Read full article: Catching up with Martinsville Speedwayโ€™s Clay Campbell

The track president discusses the upcoming race weekend, looming changes to the championship format and more.

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Racing returns to Martinsville Speedway with ValleyStar Credit Union 300

Read full article: Racing returns to Martinsville Speedway with ValleyStar Credit Union 300

Saturday will mark 30 years of the famed Virginia Triple Crown finale.

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14-year-old race car driver places 1st in Limited Sportsman race for kids battling cancer

Read full article: 14-year-old race car driver places 1st in Limited Sportsman race for kids battling cancer

14-year-old Lane Woods - in a field of racers with decades of experience - took 1st place in the 100 lap Limited Sportsman race at the Franklin County Raceway while raising money for children battling childhood cancer.

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Racing for Rowan: 14-year-old race car driver raising money to fight childhood cancer

Read full article: Racing for Rowan: 14-year-old race car driver raising money to fight childhood cancer

14-year-old Lane Woods is racing at the Franklin County Raceway and trying to raise $12,000 to help fight pediatric cancer in Southwest Virginia.

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Inside the Track: Joey Logano talks Richmond Raceway with 10 Sports

Read full article: Inside the Track: Joey Logano talks Richmond Raceway with 10 Sports

The Penske driver has two career wins at the short track and nearly had a third in 2024.

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Racing returns to Franklin County Raceway

Read full article: Racing returns to Franklin County Raceway

"I think it's going to turn back around," said Tim Meadows.

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Bell wins pole award at Martinsville; Wood Bros. return for special weekend

Read full article: Bell wins pole award at Martinsville; Wood Bros. return for special weekend

Christopher Bell grabbed his first ever pole award at Martinsville Speedway for the Cook Out 400.

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Full slate of racing at Martinsville Speedway the next two weeks

Read full article: Full slate of racing at Martinsville Speedway the next two weeks

The historic track welcomes the Mazda MX-5 Cup series this weekend.

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Martinsville Speedway to host another full slate of NASCAR races in 2025

Read full article: Martinsville Speedway to host another full slate of NASCAR races in 2025

The historic track will once again serve as the penultimate race ahead of the Championship weekend.

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Martinsville Speedway to host Whelen Mazda MX-5 Cup race this fall

Read full article: Martinsville Speedway to host Whelen Mazda MX-5 Cup race this fall

This will mark the first time since 1950 that open-top cars will race at the historic track.

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$7.9M in infrastructure grants for Virginia includes funding for Bedford County and Rocky Mount

Read full article: $7.9M in infrastructure grants for Virginia includes funding for Bedford County and Rocky Mount

Pete Buttigieg announced $7.9 million for three projects in Virginia including one in Rocky Mount and one in Bedford County as part of $1.8 billion in awards from the Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity discretionary grant program.

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Ride along with professional drivers during this weekendโ€™s HyperFest

Read full article: Ride along with professional drivers during this weekendโ€™s HyperFest

HyperFest, the largest automotive event on the East Coast is back. Starting Friday through Sunday, you, friends and family can experience fast cars and all sorts of fun activities.

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Martinsville race weekend to bring in boost to local economy

Read full article: Martinsville race weekend to bring in boost to local economy

The races bring in thousands of people who are looking forward to the big event on Sunday.

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Hate him or love him--Denny Hamlin knows short track racing

Read full article: Hate him or love him--Denny Hamlin knows short track racing

Among active drivers, he has the most victories at Martinsville with 5.

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Martinsville Speedway continues to keep fan engagement top priority

Read full article: Martinsville Speedway continues to keep fan engagement top priority

"We want to make them happy and enjoy themselves from the time they get here to the time they leave," said Martinsville Speedway track president Clay Campbell.

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Remembering NASCAR legend Cale Yarborough

Read full article: Remembering NASCAR legend Cale Yarborough

The NASCAR community is still mourning the death of Cale Yarborough.

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Blaney wins at Martinsville Speedway, punches ticket to Championship 4

Read full article: Blaney wins at Martinsville Speedway, punches ticket to Championship 4

William Byron advances on points as well.

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NASCAR fans gear up for fall races at Martinsville Speedway

Read full article: NASCAR fans gear up for fall races at Martinsville Speedway

Fans are already showing up for the races in Martinsville.

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Trevor Ward wins ValleyStar Credit Union 300

Read full article: Trevor Ward wins ValleyStar Credit Union 300

Ward also won the Virginia Triple Crown earning the $7,000 bonus.

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Rusty Wallace Racing Group will not renew lease at Pulaski County Motorsports Park

Read full article: Rusty Wallace Racing Group will not renew lease at Pulaski County Motorsports Park

Race lovers in the New River Valley heads up. Staff with the 'Rusty Wallace Racing Group' did not renew the lease at 'Pulaski County Motorsports Park' to continue sporting events.

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Race Day: Pulaski County vs WSLS 10

Read full article: Race Day: Pulaski County vs WSLS 10

Pulaski County Administrator Jonathan Sweet challenged some 10 News staffers, including Duke Carter to a go kart race.

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SRX Series helps boost economy in Pulaski County

Read full article: SRX Series helps boost economy in Pulaski County

Pulaski County leaders say the Superstar Racing Experience, SRX, is a shot in the arm to help stabilize the local economy.

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Pulaski County and Motorsport Park leaders talk about SRX Race

Read full article: Pulaski County and Motorsport Park leaders talk about SRX Race

Pulaski County recently announced a name change to Pulaski County Motorsports Park. The name change is a part of the county's efforts to advance economic development in its growing tourism industry.

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Floyd Countyโ€™s Darian Grubb guided van Gisbergen to victory lane

Read full article: Floyd Countyโ€™s Darian Grubb guided van Gisbergen to victory lane

The veteran crew chief earned his 24th victory at NASCAR's first-ever Chicago Street Course race.

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NASCARโ€™s long-awaited return to North Wilkesboro Speedway

Read full article: NASCARโ€™s long-awaited return to North Wilkesboro Speedway

"The fans hated to see this race go off the series."

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Race into the weekend with the largest automotive event on the East Coast at Virginia International Raceway

Read full article: Race into the weekend with the largest automotive event on the East Coast at Virginia International Raceway

You and your family can be immersed in a premier automotive event with activities taking place on asphalt, dirt, mud, grass and air.

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Race weekend underway at Martinsville Speedway

Read full article: Race weekend underway at Martinsville Speedway

Fans are gearing up for a big weekend in Martinsville as thousands are coming in for the race weekend that kicks off Friday night.

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NASCAR driver visits Martinsville High School

Read full article: NASCAR driver visits Martinsville High School

A NASCAR Truck Series driver made a pit stop at Martinsville High School on Friday.

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Martinsville Speedway relishes in โ€˜Only in Martinsvilleโ€™ motto

Read full article: Martinsville Speedway relishes in โ€˜Only in Martinsvilleโ€™ motto

NASCAR's 75th anniversary season continues at the sports oldest track on the circuit this weekend.

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Larson wins Busch Light Pole for Bristol Dirt Race

Read full article: Larson wins Busch Light Pole for Bristol Dirt Race

Larson won heat three and scored the most pass points to claim the pole award.

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Chastain takes a piece of NASCAR, Martinsville Speedway history

Read full article: Chastain takes a piece of NASCAR, Martinsville Speedway history

Chastain was on hand Tuesday to remove part of the wall that will forever be etched in history.

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South Boston Speedway ownership exploring options to sell venue

Read full article: South Boston Speedway ownership exploring options to sell venue

The owners of the South Boston Speedway have announced that they are exploring options to sell the venue.

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Joey Logano claims 2022 NASCAR Cup Series Championship

Read full article: Joey Logano claims 2022 NASCAR Cup Series Championship

Logano captured his second career Cup Series championship after a dominating race on Sunday.

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Countdown to Green Flag: Fans excited to return to Martinsville Speedway for NASCAR Playoffs

Read full article: Countdown to Green Flag: Fans excited to return to Martinsville Speedway for NASCAR Playoffs

The last race before the championship will be on the paper-clip at 2 p.m. Sunday afternoon.

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Martinsville Speedway gearing up for a packed 75th anniversary race weekend

Read full article: Martinsville Speedway gearing up for a packed 75th anniversary race weekend

The historic racetrack will host three races this weekend beginning Thursday night.

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NASCAR: 10 Sports takes Pro driver Jeff Burton, Xfinity Series driver Brandon Jones for a spin

Read full article: NASCAR: 10 Sports takes Pro driver Jeff Burton, Xfinity Series driver Brandon Jones for a spin

To get prepared for the race, or at least bring a bit of fun to their Friday, Pro driver Jeff Burton and Xfinity Series driver Brandon Jones joined 10 Sports for a ride around the track โ€“ and we took the wheel.

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ValleyStar Credit Union 300 to stay at Martinsville Speedway

Read full article: ValleyStar Credit Union 300 to stay at Martinsville Speedway

ValleyStar Credit Union has sponsored the most prestigious NASCAR Late Model Stock Car race since 2015.

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Danville native Peyton Sellers wins Valley Star Credit Union 300

Read full article: Danville native Peyton Sellers wins Valley Star Credit Union 300

The Danville native held on to win the first grandfather clock of his career.

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75 years of racing: People head to Martinsville Speedway, celebrate track history, share family fun

Read full article: 75 years of racing: People head to Martinsville Speedway, celebrate track history, share family fun

Racing fans near and far came out to celebrate the 75th anniversary of Martinsville Speedway.

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Tony Stewart wins third SRX race at South Boston

Read full article: Tony Stewart wins third SRX race at South Boston

Stewart held off a late-charging Greg Biffle for the Saturday night win in South Boston.

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Dale Earnhardt Jr. bringing the spotlight to Fridayโ€™s Xfinity race

Read full article: Dale Earnhardt Jr. bringing the spotlight to Fridayโ€™s Xfinity race

Dale Jr. will be behind the wheel for Friday's Xfinity race at Martinsville Speedway.

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Denny Hamlin Captures Checkered Flag in Toyota Owners 400 at Richmond Raceway

Read full article: Denny Hamlin Captures Checkered Flag in Toyota Owners 400 at Richmond Raceway

Perhaps there was no better place for Denny Hamlin to finally notch his first win of 2022. Much to the pleasure of the fans at Richmond Raceway, the hometown favorite from Chesterfield, Va., took the lead in the Toyota Owners 400 from William Byron with five laps remaining and held off the field for a .552-second victory over Kevin Harvick and Byron.

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Valley Star Credit Union 300 date announced

Read full article: Valley Star Credit Union 300 date announced

The late model stock car race will be a 200-lap feature race including three segments.

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Noah Gragson snags Xfinity win, Championship birth at Martinsville

Read full article: Noah Gragson snags Xfinity win, Championship birth at Martinsville

Gragson held off reigning Xfinity Series champion Austin Cindric for the win and birth in the Championship finale.

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Landon Pembelton wins ValleyStar Credit Union 300

Read full article: Landon Pembelton wins ValleyStar Credit Union 300

The 16-year-old grabbed the second victory of his career Saturday night at the Paperclip.

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ValleyStar Credit Union 300 returns to Martinsville on Saturday

Read full article: ValleyStar Credit Union 300 returns to Martinsville on Saturday

Danvilleโ€™s Peyton Sellers is a two-time Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series National Champion; the first time in 2005, and 16 years later in 2021. Heโ€™s a three-time Virginia Triple Crown Champion with 21 wins this season, and is looking forward to making it 22 in Martinsville on Saturday.

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Celebrate National NASCAR Day with a tailgate favorite

Read full article: Celebrate National NASCAR Day with a tailgate favorite

Sports Reporter Brooke Leonard are in the F&S Innovations outdoor kitchen showing us how to make a dish you can pass for your next tailgate.

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MotoAmerica set to make return to VIR

Read full article: MotoAmerica set to make return to VIR

The series makes a return to southside after missing 2020 due to COVID-19.

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Coronavirus cancels ValleyStar Credit Union 300 at Martinsville Speedway

Read full article: Coronavirus cancels ValleyStar Credit Union 300 at Martinsville Speedway

MARTINSVILLE, Va. โ€“ Sorry race fans. The ValleyStar Credit Union 300, the nationโ€™s biggest, richest and most prestigious NASCAR Late Model Stock Car race, at Martinsville Speedway has officially been canceled due to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic. The ValleyStar Credit Union 300 is scheduled to return to โ€œThe Short Trackโ€ for the 2021 season. โ€œWe value our relationship with Martinsville Speedway and NASCAR,โ€ said Delbert Lee Morgan, CEO/President of ValleyStar Credit Union. ET, the Xfinity 500 will set the field for the NASCAR Cup Series Championship.

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Paving the way: How Danville native Wendell Scott blazed a trail for African Americans in NASCAR

Read full article: Paving the way: How Danville native Wendell Scott blazed a trail for African Americans in NASCAR

Danville native Wendell Scott started his engine more than 50 years ago, aiming to not only drive his car but drive home change. His mission was to always try and impact the community,โ€ said Warrick Scott, the grandson of the late Wendell Scott. Thatโ€™s the mission they carry out with the Wendell Scott Foundation-- providing educational and cultural resources to the greater Danville area. Jumping in, fueling up and driving home the mission that the great Wendell Scott sought to fulfill. Wendell Scott Foundation has formed a platform where his legacy will be able to continue to live and breathe each day,โ€ said Warrick Scott.

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South Boston Speedway cancels season opener

Read full article: South Boston Speedway cancels season opener

HALIFAX COUNTY, Va. โ€“ Youโ€™ll have to wait a little longer to see cars on the track at South Boston Speedway. The track announced Wednesday afternoon Saturdayโ€™s season opener and the accompanying fireworks show have been canceled. Anyone who bought a ticket will get a refund. According to track officials, they made the decision because of the restrictions of Phase 3 of Governor Ralph Northamโ€™s plan to reopen Virginia and โ€œimplications to the speedwayโ€™s insurance coverage.โ€Phase 3 is scheduled to begin July 1.

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Charlotte Motor Speedway preps for unique Coca-Cola 600

Read full article: Charlotte Motor Speedway preps for unique Coca-Cola 600

ROANOKE, Va. It is one of the most anticipated NASCAR races on the circuit the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Though drivers will hit the track, it will be what track general manager Greg Walter describes as a bittersweet moment. Here are some things we did right to duplicate and here are things to improve on, Walter said. Walter says the track personnel have scripted and performed run thrus of how things will be done on race day. As Charlotte Motor Speedway celebrates its 60th year of operations, there's no question it will be the most unique season in its history.

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