October 2012 race Winner: #48-Jimmie Johnson, 77.677mph, started 1st

April 2013 Race Winner: #48-Jimmie Johnson, 72.066mph, started 1st

Track Race Record: Jeff Gordon, Sept 1996, 82.223mph

Oldest Race Winner: Harry Gant, 51 years, 8 months, 12 days, 9/22/1991

Youngest Race Winner: Richard Petty, 22 years, 9 months, 8 days, 4/10/1960

October 2012 Pole Sitter: #48-Jimmie Johnson, 97.598mph, finished 1st

April 2013 Pole Sitter: #48-Jimmie Johnson, 98.400mph, finished 1st

Track Qualifying Record: Jimmie Johnson, April 5, 2013, 98.400mph

Oldest Pole Winner: Morgan Shepherd, 45 years, 6 months, 14 days, 4/26/1987

Youngest Pole Winner: Ricky Rudd, 24 years, 7 months, 14 days, 04/26/1981

Most Wins - Active Driver: 8 - Jimmie Johnson; 7 - Jeff Gordon

Most Wins - All Time: Richard Petty, 15

Most Poles - Active Driver: Jeff Gordon, 7

Most Poles - All Time: Darrell Waltrip, 8

Most Top 5s: 30 - Richard Petty; Active leader - 26 - Jeff Gordon

Most Top 10s: 37 - Richard Petty; Active leader- 33 - Jeff Gordon

Lead Lap Finishes (all time): Rusty Wallace 29 in 44 races

Lead Lap Finishes (active): Jeff Gordon 32 in 41 races

Laps Led (all time): Cale Yarborough - 3,784 laps

Laps Led (active): Jeff Gordon - 3,515 laps

Most Cautions: 19 - 10/23/2005

Fewest Cautions: 1 - 3 times, most recently 4/25/1971

Most Caution Laps: 125, 10/24/2004

Fewest Caution Laps: 3, 4/25/1971

Most Running at the Finish: 42 - 4/18/1999 and 4/1/2007

Fewest Running at the Finish: 4 - 5/6/1951

Worst Starting Spot to Win: Kurt Busch, Oct 2002, started 36th

Most Lead Changes: 31 - 4/3/2011

Fewest Lead Changes: 1 - 3 times, most recently 4/9/1961

Most Leaders: 14 - 10/15/2001

Fewest Leaders: 2 - 11 times last on 9/26/1976

Most Wins by Manufacturer: 50 - Chevy; 27 - Ford; 10 - Dodge; 5 - Toyota; 40 - Others

Fewest Laps Led by a Race Winner: 4 - John Andretti 4/18/1999

Most Laps Led by a Race Winner: 493 - Fred Lorenzen, 9/27/1964

Coach Frank Beamer named honorary pace car driver at Martinsville: Virginia Tech head football coach Frank Beamer will toss aside his headset and clipboard Sunday to take over as the honorary pace car driver for the STP Gas Booster 500 at Martinsville Speedway. Beamer will be behind the wheel of the pace car for the laps leading to the start of the race. He will then turn the duties back over to regular pace car driver Brett Bodine. For Beamer, a self-described "short-track guy," this will be far from his first involvement with NASCAR. He grew up in Hillsville, about an hour from Martinsville Speedway, and has been a fan of the sport since his youth. He's been attending Martinsville races for many years.(Martinsville Speedway)(4-3-2013)

VMI Glee Club to perform National Anthem at Martinsville: The Virginia Military Institute's Glee Club will perform the National Anthem prior to Sunday's STP Gas Booster 500 at Martinsville Speedway. The group from VMI has performed the national anthem at Martinsville Speedway in the past, and has received accolades for its traditional rendition of the song. The VMI Glee Club, founded in 1852, has performed around the world in its 160 years of existence. It is the oldest Cadet organization in VMI's 165-year history. The cadets in the Glee Club are enrolled in Reserve Officer Training Courses at VMI, located in Lexington, VA, and are available to commission in all branches of the US Armed Forces upon graduation. High Point University's Pep Band, which has been performing since 1927, will play the national anthem before the start of the Kroger 250 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Saturday at Martinsville. The HPU Pep Band consists of 29 members from 10 different states, pursuing degrees in more than 17 fields of study.(Martinsville Speedway)(4-2-2013)

Falwell to deliver invocation at Martinsville: The Rev. Jonathan Falwell, senior pastor of Thomas Road Baptist Church in Lynchburg, will offer the invocation prior to the start of the STP Gas Booster" 500 at Martinsville Speedway on April 7. Rev. Falwell has been in full-time ministry since 1994 and has served as senior pastor of Thomas Road Baptist Church since his father, the Rev. Jerry Falwell, passed away in May of 2007. His father was the founding pastor of Thomas Road Baptist Church in 1956. "What an honor for me to be able to take part in the festivities surrounding the STP Gas Booster 500 at Martinsville Speedway. I love the excitement and competitive spirit that is found in NASCAR," said Rev. Falwell. "I look forward to offering a prayer of safety and encouragement for the drivers as well as the fans.(Martinsville Speedway)(3-30-2013)

Martinsville Speedway Offers Amazing Action For Incredible Prices: The STP Gas Booster 500 is two weeks away, but there is still plenty of time to make sure that you are up-close-and-personal for all the exciting racing Martinsville Speedway will have to offer on April 7. And if history is any indication, the STP Gas Booster" 500 will deliver an amazing amount of action. Tickets remain available at low prices for the STP Gas Booster 500, starting at just $37 and ranging to $79. Martinsville Speedway also offers great youth, teen and family prices. Tickets for youth 12 and under are just $10 in the Clay Earles Tower, rows 15-52. Teen tickets (ages 13-17) in the same area are $25. Youth and teen ticket prices are good with the purchase of an adult ticket. There are two great Family Four Pack deals to choose from. The STP Gas Booster 500 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race is scheduled for Sunday, April 7, the day after the Kroger 250 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race. Pole Day is Friday, April 5. Tickets for the STP Gas Booster 500, the Kroger 250 and Martinsville Pole Day may be purchased by calling 877.RACE.TIX or by visiting www.martinsvillespeedway.com online.(Martinsville Speedway)(3-25-2013)

Mark Burnett And Roma Downey Named Martinsville Co-Grand Marshals: Four-time Emmy Award-winning producer Mark Burnett and his wife, actress Roma Downey, who together co-produced the hit cable miniseries The Bible, will serve as Co-Grand Marshals for the STP Gas Booster 500 at Martinsville Speedway on April 7. Burnett and Downey, who also stars in the miniseries as Mother Mary, will give the starting command, "Drivers start your engines," in addition to being introduced at the drivers' meeting and participating in pre-race ceremonies. "It is an incredible honor for us to host Mark and Roma. They are two exceptional talents who are known worldwide for their work," said Martinsville Speedway President Clay Campbell. "We are delighted and proud to be able to share a bit of our world with them for the STP Gas Booster 500." Tickets for the STP Gas Booster 500 on Sunday, April 7, the Kroger 250 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race on Saturday, April 6 are on sale and can be purchased by calling 1.877.RACE.TIX. Tickets may also be purchased online at www.martinsvillespeedway.com.(Martinsville Speedway)(3-20-2013)

Stewart To Appear in Martinsville Fan Zone: Three-time NASCAR Sprint Cup champion Tony Stewart will appear in the Martinsville Speedway Fan Zone the morning of the STP Gas Booster 500 at Martinsville Speedway. Stewart, the 2002, 2005 and 2011 Sprint Cup champion, has three Martinsville Speedway victories. He last won here in the fall of 2011, a victory that helped him capture the Sprint Cup title that year. Stewart will participate in an emceed question and answer session. Tickets for the Martinsville Speedway Fan Zone presented by Pepsi Max are $99 and include: Hot buffet featuring breakfast and lunch items; Four beverage coupons for Pepsi products and wine and beer (patrons 21 and older); Pre-race Track Pass from 9:15-11:45am/et.(Martinsville Speedway)(3-17-2013)

Mario Lopez named honorary starter at Martinsville: Mario Lopez is best known for his on screen roles. There's A.C. Slater from "Saved By The Bell" back in the 1980s, his stint on "Dancing With The Stars" and his current role as a host of the television entertainment show "Extra." Here are a couple of little-known facts, though: he's a car guy and he loves NASCAR. And those are the big reasons that Lopez will be the Honorary Starter for the STP Gas Booster 500 at Martinsville Speedway on April 7. Although he has a love of cars instilled by his father, it wasn't until his first trip to a NASCAR event several years ago as a guest of a track did he begin to appreciate the sport, its athletes and fans. His day will begin with a pace car ride, continue with a pit tour, private time with drivers, attendance at the drivers' meeting, introduction to the crowd in prerace and finally, waving the green flag to start the race.(Martinsville Speedway)(3-15-2013)

Martinsville Mobile App will improve fan experience: Race fans can begin downloading the new Martinsville Speedway Mobile App which should make their next trip to Martinsville Speedway a much easier experience. The new app, which is available at no cost for iOS and Android, has features that will help visitors navigate their way around Martinsville Speedway's property on event weekends. The first event fans will be able to utilize the Martinsville Speedway App will be the STP Gas Booster 500 weekend April 5-7. Key features of the new App include: interactive GPS map, detailed facility maps, race weekend schedule, ability to find your friends at the track, and much, much more.(Martinsville Speedway)(3-8-2013)

Edwards' Win Gives Martinsville Speedway Fans Special $99 Package: Carl Edwards was turning back flips after his win Sunday and for Martinsville Speedway fans, the victory could mean they will turn a back flip or two. To help Edwards celebrate the win in his #99 Ford Fusion, Martinsville Speedway is offering the $99 Carl Edwards Ticket Offer for the STP Gas Booster 500 on April 7. The offer includes two tickets for in the South Annex for only $99. The $99 Carl Edwards Ticket may be purchased by calling 877-722-3849 or online at www.martinsvillespeedway.com. The offer is valid through Thursday,(Martinsville Speedway)(3-6-2013)

Work Underway To Improve Parking Areas At Martinsville Speedway: Heavy equipment has been roaring at Martinsville Speedway for the past 10 days carving new lanes through parking lots near the track's main entrance. Over two miles of parking aisles are being cut through parking lots on the left side of Speedway Boulevard when you enter the track's main entrance. When the project is completed over 3000 tons of gravel will have been spread over the new lanes. The work will be completed in time for the STP Gas Booster 500 at Martinsville Speedway on April 7. "I think our fans are really going to be pleased when they pull into the parking lot for the STP Gas Booster 500," said Martinsville Speedway President Clay Campbell. "Over the past few weeks we've moved a lot of dirt and put down a lot of stone, all in an effort to make ingress, egress and parking a much better experience. What previously was just an open field will now have aisles to drive through to get to your parking spot. Parking in this area will now be clearly defined." Campbell went on to say that all of the track's parking areas will eventually be upgraded. "Obviously this is a big project, but it is important that we see it to completion eventually over the entire property," Campbell said. Ticket prices for the STP Gas Booster 500 start as low as $37. Tickets for the STP Gas Booster, the Kroger 250 and Martinsville Pole Day may be purchased by calling 877.RACE.TIX or by visiting www.martinsvillespeedway.com online.(Martinsville Speedway)(3-1-2013)

Martinsville Speedway Ticket Office Begins Weekend Hours Feb. 23: Martinsville Speedway's ticket office will be open on weekends beginning Saturday, Feb. 23, giving fans who work all week the opportunity to drop by the track and pick out the seats they would like for the Virginia 500 on April 7. Beginning Feb. 23, the Speedway ticket office will be open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturdays and from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Sundays. The ticket office will be closed Easter Sunday, March 31. The Martinsville Speedway ticket office is open daily, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tickets for the Virginia 500 on Sunday, April 7, the Kroger 250 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race on Saturday, April 6 and NASCAR Sprint Cup and Camping World Truck Series practice and qualifying on Friday, April 5 are on sale and can be purchased by calling 1.877.RACE.TIX. Tickets may also be purchased online at www.martinsvillespeedway.com.(Martinsville Speedway)(2-22-2013)

STP to sponsor April race at Martinsville: co-sponsor on #43: Martinsville Speedway and the STP brand announced a multi-year entitlement sponsorship agreement at Daytona International Speedway. The sponsorship kicks off with the STP Gas Booster 500 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race scheduled for April 7, 2013 at the historic Virginia track. "STP and Martinsville Speedway have both been a part of the NASCAR family for decades. To work with a company that has such legendary status in our sport is exciting to me," said Martinsville Speedway President Clay Campbell. "Bringing together two companies that have so much history and such fan recognition is going to be a winning combination for everyone, especially the fans." The Martinsville Speedway entitlement is the latest addition to the STP brand's motorsports portfolio which includes entitlement sponsorships of NASCAR Sprint Cup and Nationwide events at Kansas Speedway and Chicagoland Speedway, respectively, and the entitlement sponsorship for the World of Outlaws STP Sprint Car Series.
In addition to sponsoring the race, the STP brand will be a co-primary sponsor of Richard Petty Motorsports and the #43 Jani-King STP Ford Fusion driven by Aric Amirola at the Martinsville spring race. The paint scheme will be commemorative of the first time the STP logo was on Petty's car at Riverside in 1972.
"STP, Richard Petty Motorsports and Martinsville Speedway were made for each other. It is surprising this hasn't happened sooner! Everyone at the STP brand is very proud to support Martinsville Speedway, the fans and Richard Petty Motorsports," said Jamie Kistner, Brand Director, STP. "The sponsorship is a perfect way to introduce our latest product innovation, STP Gas Booster Concentrated Fuel System Treatment. This is the first time that we've leveraged an entitlement sponsorship to launch a new product. The STP brand continues to develop innovative technology and believes NASCAR provides a perfect platform to share the news with fans."
STP Gas Booster is a modern approach to fuel system treatments. One treatment of STP Gas Booster starts working immediately to help restore lost power and performance, and this unique formulation also helps to restore fuel economy by cleaning the fuel system. The STP brand continues to develop breakthrough technology to help consumers keep their engines running better longer.
"It is hard to believe my relationship with STP started more than 40 years ago, and here we are today announcing yet another chapter in the brand's history with me, Richard Petty Motorsports and NASCAR," said Richard Petty. "During my time with STP I've watched the brand become a fan favorite with products that give them The Racer's Edge and this partnership is yet another example of their commitment. I can't wait to see the '72 Riverside STP car paint scheme back on the track."
Richard Petty and the #43 STP machine have a storied history at Martinsville: Petty has the most wins with a total of 15
· Petty has the most grandfather clocks, awarded to the winner, with a total of 12
· Petty has an amazing 67 starts, the most of any driver
· Petty has the most top-10 and top-five finishes
· In 1960, Petty won the spring race at the age of 20, becoming the youngest winner at Martinsville
· The last "ride" by Petty came on the side door of the famous #43 STP car with John Andretti driving him to Victory Lane in April of 1999; that year also marks the last time the #43 STP machine won there
The STP Gas Booster 500 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race is scheduled for Sunday, April 7, the day after the Kroger 250 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race. Pole Day is Friday, April 5. Ticket prices for the STP Gas Booster 500 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race start as low as $37. Tickets for the STP Gas Booster 500, the Kroger 250 and Martinsville Pole Day may be purchased by calling 877.RACE.TIX or by visiting www.martinsvillespeedway.com.(Martinsville Speedway)(2-12-2013)

ISC reports dip in profits: International Speedway Corp. saw a year-over-year decline in both its 2012 fourth-quarter and full-year earnings and revenues, but the narrowing of the revenue decline for its core business operations to less than 1 percent has company officials encouraged. "We experienced leading signs of revenue stabilization this year," stated Lesa France Kennedy, ISC's chief executive officer, in both a news release and Thursday morning conference call with stock analysts. ISC, which operates Daytona International Speedway and a dozen other tracks around that country that host NASCAR races and other motorsports events, generated a net profit of roughly $54.6 million for its fiscal year, which ended Nov. 30, down from $69.4 million in fiscal 2011, and a fourth-quarter net profit of about $24.7 million, down from $26.5 million the same period the previous year. Its revenues totaled $612.3 million in 2012, down from $629.7 million in 2011, and in the fourth quarter it generated $189.4 million in sales, down from $191.9 million the same period the previous year. Kennedy said ISC had year-over-year increases in both revenues from broadcast fees, corporate sponsorships and food, beverage and merchandise sales at races, but "we continue to experience modest headwinds with admissions, not to the degree experienced in 2011, but enough to know we still have further inroads to make with our consumer."(full article at the Daytona Beach News-Journal)(1-25-2013)

Military Heroes Named Martinsville Race Dignitaries: For the 65th running of the fall race at Martinsville Speedway, TUMS has selected five soldiers from Fort Bragg to serve as the honorary starter and grand marshals on October 28 at the TUMS Fast Relief 500. Sgt. 1st Class Matthew Solomon from the XVIII Airborne Corps will serve as honorary starter and wave the green flag to start the 500-lap event. Proclaiming the most famous words in racing, "Gentlemen, Start Your Engines," will be Sgt. Chad Willis from the 1st Sustainment Command (Theater); Sgt. Chase Noble and Spc. Mathew Lee McClintock both from the 1-508th, 4th Brigade Combat Team; and Pfc. Albert Boston from the 2nd Battalion, 3rd Special Forces Group (Airborne). "The United States military and each base are critical to the defense of our country," said Steve Kinsey, brand manager for TUMS. "For the TUMS Fast Relief 500, we wanted to salute the servicemen and women that protect our freedom. For the military dignitaries and guests who will be in attendance at the race and for those at home, we can't thank them enough for their contributions." In addition, TUMS also provided 500 tickets to the TUMS Fast Relief 500 to soldiers from Fort Bragg and Fort Lee and air men and women from Seymour Johnson Air Force Base.(Martinsville Speedway)(10-23-2012)

Gale Helps Breast Cancer Survivors Turn Martinsville Speedway's Curbs Pink: As a race driver, Cale Gale knows it is best to come close, but not touch the curbs at Martinsville Speedway. Thursday he got closer than he's ever been to those infamous curbs and he was smiling the entire time. Gale, who competes in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series, helped a group of breast cancer survivors paint Martinsville Speedway's curbs pink to mark National Breast Cancer Awareness month and help bring more attention to the cause. The curbs will remain pink during the Virginia is for Racing Lovers 300 Late Model Stock race on October 21, the Kroger 200 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race on October 27, and the TUMS Fast Relief 500 NASCAR Sprint Cup race on October 28. "I feel good about what we're doing today, it's obviously for a special cause," said Gale, whose truck will be carrying the pink and black colors of Rheem's Chase a Cure program in the Kroger 200. "It's a charitable organization that helps benefit the Young Survival Coalition and raising awareness for breast cancer. It's a lot of fun to be a part of and I think I look good in pink." The Young Survival Coalition was the first nonprofit organization to focus exclusively on the unique needs of young women diagnosed with breast cancer. Kevin Harvick will run a similar black and pink Rheem's Chase A Cure program paint scheme in the TUMS Fast Relief 500 on October 28 at Martinsville. Both drivers will be wearing special black and pink driver's suits. Gale had help in painting the curbs from four breast cancer survivors form the Martinsville-Henry County area that are part of the Martinsville and Henry County Coalition for Health and Wellness. This was the second year that Martinsville Speedway turned its iconic curbs pink as part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. There are two big weekends of action coming up at Martinsville Speedway, the Virginia is for Racing Lovers 300 on October 21 and the TUMS Fast Relief 500 weekend Oct. 26-28. Tickets for all of the fall events are on sale and may be purchased by calling 1.877.RACE.TIX or by visiting martinsvillespeedway.com online.(Martinsville Speedway)(10-12-2012)

Hall of Fame members in the Martinsville Fan Zone: Four NASCAR Hall of Fame members will join a trio of the sport's modern stars in the Martinsville Speedway Fan Zone on October 28. Hall-of-Fame drivers Ned Jarrett and Bobby Allison and Hall of Fame crew chiefs Dale Inman and Leonard Wood will make an appearance in the Martinsville Speedway Fan Zone presented by Diet Mountain Dew prior to the TUMS Fast Relief 500 on October 28. Dale Earnhardt Jr., Kevin Harvick and Kyle Busch will also make stops in the fan zone. The drivers and hall-of-fame members will appear at separate times for emceed question and answer sessions. The Martinsville Speedway Fan Zone presented by Diet Mountain Dew will open at 8 a.m. on Oct. 28 and close at 1 p.m.(Martinsville Speedway)(10-6-2012)

Hamlin Package Gets Fans Into Driver Q&A at Martinsville: Denny Hamlin has to be considered a favorite to win the TUMS Fast Relief 500 when the Chase for the Sprint Cup rolls into Martinsville Speedway on October 28. Now Hamlin's fans will get the chance to hear what he thinks about his Chase chances and the odds of him pulling off another Martinsville Speedway win when he meets with those who purchase the Denny Hamlin Package for the TUMS Fast Relief 500. The Hamlin Package includes a seat in the Old Dominion Tower and admission to a question-and-answer session with Hamlin for just $73. The question-and-answer session is tentatively scheduled for 10:10 on race morning. It will be a 15-minute emceed appearance. The Denny Hamlin Package may be purchased by calling 877.RACE.TIX or on line at www.martinsvillespeedway.com. If someone has already purchased a ticket for the TUMS Fast Relief 500, they can add on an admission for the Hamlin appearance by calling 877.RACE.TIX.(Marinsville Speedway)(10-3-2012)

Martinsville to host forum with hall-of-famers: Fans will be able to take a step back in time before the TUMS Fast Relief 500 as some of the biggest stars in NASCAR's history will gather on the start-finish line for a question-and-answer session. Six members of the NASCAR Hall of Fame - Richard Petty, Bobby Allison, Junior Johnson, Ned Jarrett, Dale Inman and Leonard Wood, will relive some of their most memorable times at historic Martinsville Speedway as they help celebrate the track's 65th anniversary. The drivers will appear on the pre-race stage on the start-finish line at noon on October 28 for an informal conversation recounting their many Martinsville Speedway stories. Iconic Motor Racing Network announcer Barney Hall and MRN pit reporter and NASCAR Hall of Fame Executive Director Winston Kelley will moderate the event, which will be live over the track's public address system. It will also be shown live on the track's video scoreboard.(Martinsville Speedway)(9-29-2012)

Goody's Returns to Martinsville Speedway as Sponsor of Fall Cup Event: One of the longest and most successful partnerships in NASCAR history continued to grow today with the announcement that Goody's Powder will return to Martinsville Speedway in 2013 as the sponsor of the fall Sprint Cup race. The Goody's Fast Relief 500, scheduled for Oct. 27, 2013, will mark the 33rd Martinsville race sponsored by the fast pain relief product in six different divisions. Goody's first sponsored a Sprint Cup race at Martinsville in the fall of 1983, a race won by Ricky Rudd. For the past several seasons, Goody's has been the sponsor of the spring Sprint Cup race at Martinsville, but opted to sponsor the fall event beginning in 2013. Martinsville in the fall is nothing new for the long-time sponsor. From 1983 through 1995 their name was attached to the fall event. Goody's will mark 26 years of involvement at Martinsville with the 2013 Goody's Fast Relief 500. They sponsored at least one race a year at Martinsville from 1983 through 2000, then returned in 2006 and has sponsored a race every year since.(Martinsville Speedway)(9-21-2012)

Martinsville Speedway Announces Traditional Sprint Cup Dates For 2013: The 2013 NASCAR Sprint Cup schedule at Martinsville Speedway will have a familiar look with its traditional NASCAR Sprint Cup dates returning. The first NASCAR Sprint Cup weekend at Martinsville will be April 5-7 while the fall event weekend is scheduled for October 25-27, which will again be the seventh race in the Chase for the Sprint Cup. "We've got our traditional dates back again and we're very pleased with that," said Martinsville Speedway President Clay Campbell. "The first weekend in April and the last weekend in October have worked very well for us. Everyone is just getting excited about the season in early April and in the fall we're at a crucial point in The Chase." Again in 2013, both of Martinsville's Sprint Cup races will be accompanied by a NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race. There is still plenty of action left at Martinsville Speedway this season with the TUMS Fast Relief 500 on October 28 and the Kroger 200 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race on October 27. NASCAR Sprint Cup qualifying for the TUMS Fast Relief 500 and practice for both series is scheduled for October 26. Tickets for both days may be purchased by calling 877.RACE.TIX or by visiting www.martinsvillespeedway.com.(Martinsville Speedway), see an unofficial 2013 schedule on the 2013 NASCAR Sprint Cup Schedule page.(9-19-2012)

Martinsville Speedway Ticket Office Now Open On Weekends: Martinsville Speedway's ticket office will be open on weekends beginning this Saturday, Sept. 15 through the TUMS Fast Relief 500 on Oct. 28. Starting Sept. 15, the Speedway ticket office will be open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturdays and from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Sundays. The Martinsville Speedway ticket office is open daily, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Martinsville Speedway's grandstands are always open when the ticket office is open so fans have the opportunity to pick out the exact seats they want. Tickets for the TUMS Fast Relief 500 on Sunday, October 28, the Kroger 200 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race on Saturday, October 27 and NASCAR Pole Day on Friday, October 26 are on sale and can be purchased by calling 1.877.RACE.TIX. Tickets may also be purchased online at www.martinsvillespeedway.com.(Martinsville Speedway)(9-11-2012)

Martinsville and Pepsi extend sponsorship: Martinsville Speedway and PepsiCo today announced an extension of their 65-year partnership with a new multi-year beverage contract. PepsiCo beverages, including iconic brands such as Pepsi, Mountain Dew, Gatorade, Aquafina and Brisk, will continue to be exclusively served at the track, while Pepsi will remain the official soft drink of Martinsville Speedway. The renewed agreement continues one of the longest running partnerships in the history of racing. PepsiCo's Frito-Lay snacks are also sold at the track through Martinsville Speedway's foodservice distributor Americrown. Founded in 1947 by the late H. Clay Earles, Martinsville Speedway is only track remaining on the NASCAR Sprint Cup circuit that hosted an event in the series' inaugural year, 1949.(Martinsville Speedway)(8-30-2012)

Family ticket packages available at Martinsville: If you're looking for more family time, Martinsville Speedway's got the answer: The TUMS Fast Relief 500 on October 28. The track has two Family Four Pack packages for the TUMS Fast Relief 500, giving families two amazingly affordable ways to spend the day together at Martinsville cheering for their favorite driver in the seventh race in the Chase for the Sprint Cup Championship. The Family Four Pack includes two adult tickets and two children's tickets (12 and under) to the TUMS Fast Relief 500. The $90 Family Four Pack seats are located in rows 6 through 14 of the Clay Earles Tower. The $120 Family Four Pack seats are in rows 6 through 12 of the Sprint Tower. Order your Family 4 Pack today by calling 877-RACE-TIX (877-722-3849) and mentioning the Family Four Pack offer.(Martinsville Speedway)(8-4-2012)

Martinsville president in plane crash, is ok: Martinsville Speedway president Clay Campbell was on the plane that crashed early Sunday morning at Blue Ridge Regional Airport in Henry County. He is a part-owner of the plane. Campbell was flying back from a race he was involved in. The other passengers on the plane were crew members. A pilot and six passengers were on board the plane when it crashed. No one was hurt.(WDBJ)(7-23-2012)

Qualifying Moves Back To Friday at Martinsville Speedway: Qualifying for the TUMS Fast Relief 500 at Martinsville Speedway will return to Friday this fall. Time trials for the TUMS Fast Relief 500 will be held at 3:40 pm on Friday, October 26. The Sprint Cup cars will have a 90-minute practice session beginning at 12noon on October 26. There will be two Sprint Cup practice sessions on Saturday, October 27, the first at 9:30 am and the final practice at 12noon. For the past two Sprint Cup races at Martinsville, qualifying had been conducted on Saturday. The NASCAR Camping World Truck Series will continue with its traditional Saturday morning qualifying, scheduled for 10:35 am on Saturday October 27. The trucks will have two practice sessions on Friday, one at 11 am and the final at 2:10 pm. The Kroger 200 will take the green flag at 2 pm on Saturday, October 27 while the TUMS Fast Relief 500 is set for the green at 1:30 pm on Sunday, October 28. To help kick Martinsville Speedway's 65th anniversary celebration into high gear heading into the TUMS Fast Relief 500 on October 28, the track is offering fans an anniversary special. For $65, fans may purchase prime seats for the TUMS Fast Relief 500 NASCAR Sprint Cup race and receive a free pre-race track walk on race morning that will get them a close look at pit road as they walk along the front stretch of the historic track. The offer is valid through August 17 or while supplies last. Tickets for both the TUMS Fast Relief 500 and the Kroger 200 are on sale and may be purchased by calling 877.RACE.TIX or by visiting www.martinsvillespeedway.com.(Martinsville Speedway)(7-13-2012)

Daugherty Picks Up Speed, Experience In Second Martinsville Speedway Test: Brad Daugherty finished his second day of behind-the-wheel training at Martinsville Speedway Thursday with a smile on his face and more speed in his future. The 7-foot-1 former NBA star and current ESPN racing analyst tested his National Auto Sport Association truck on the difficult Martinsville half-mile Thursday, following up a similar test in November. Daugherty has been racing for more than a decade, but said the two Martinsville visits have stepped up his game. Daugherty, was getting some tutoring from fellow ESPN analyst Andy Petree, who was a NASCAR Sprint Cup championship crew chief, and drove several races at Martinsville in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series. Daugherty's NASA schedule will consist entirely of road courses, but he said Martinsville's tight turns offer up similarities to road racing. Daugherty and Petree shut down their trucks a bit early so they could shoot part of ESPN's daily racing show, NASCAR Now, live from the infield. Daugherty said while the day was enjoyable and a boost to his driving skills, any actual racing experience helps his on-air credibility. Tickets are on sale for October races and may be purchased by calling 877.RACE.TIX or online at www.martinsvillespeedway.com.(Martinsville Speedway)(4-20-2012)

Petty to serve as Martinsville grand marshal: Life-time Goody's Headache Powder spokesman Richard Petty will serve as the Goody's Fast Relief 500 grand marshal on Sunday. Goody's asked Petty to fill in for award-winning actor Gary Sinise, who was involved in an automobile accident Friday and will not be able to attend Sunday's premier event. Tickets to the Goody's Fast Relief 500 at Martinsville Speedway are on sale. For more information, call 877.722.3849 or visit www.martinsvillespeedway.com.(Goody's)(3-31-2012)

Sinise's Saturday concert cancelled: Saturday night's Lt. Dan Band Concert at Martinsville High School has been postponed after Gary Sinise was involved as a passenger in an automobile accident Friday. Sinise was not seriously injured, but will be unable to perform at Saturday night's concert, a fundraiser for triple-amputee Cpl. J.B. Kerns. The award-winning actor, who starred as Lt. Dan in the movie Forrest Gump, founded and plays in the Lt. Dan Band. He was also scheduled to be the Grand Marshall at Sunday's Speedway event, which he will also be unable to attend. John Hodge, spokesman for the Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation which is promoting the event, said the concert will be rescheduled in Martinsville, and that an announcement on the date is forthcoming. "We are asking ticket holders to wait for the new date to be announced and if they can't make that show, we will refund their money," said Hodges.(Martinsville Speedway)(3-31-2012)

Jesse Jones Becomes Official Martinsville Partner: Sixty-five years after the first Jesse Jones wiener was served at Martinsville Speedway it has become an official partner with the historic Virginia track. Martinsville Speedway president Clay Campbell announced that the track and Jesse Jones, LLC had partnered to bring official status to the wiener just in time for the Goody's Fast Relief 500 weekend. "We have obviously been partners for many years, ever since my grandfather H. Clay Earles made the first Famous Martinsville Speedway Hot Dog", but this makes it official," said Martinsville Speedway President Clay Campbell. "Our hot dog is the most iconic concession item in all of racing, and the key reason for that is the Jesse Jones wiener. We have our special, secret way of dressing it, but the dog is at the heart of it all." If stretched end-to-end, the hot dogs sold during this weekend's events at Martinsville Speedway would wrap around the half-mile track more than nine times.(Martinsville Speedway)(3-29-2012)

Virginia Tech Regimental Band To Play National Anthem at Martinsville: The Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets Regimental Marching Band will perform the National Anthem prior to Sunday's Goody's Fast Relief 500 at Martinsville Speedway, keeping alive the track's custom of traditional performances of the Anthem. The regimental band, better known as The Highty-Tighties, was formed in 1893 and is the oldest collegiate band in the Commonwealth of Virginia. They are a field band, and provide military music for all cadet activities. The band performs in many parades around the country each year, most recently the St. Patrick's Day parade in New York City two weeks ago. On Saturday, prior to the Kroger 250 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race, a brass ensemble from Martinsville High School will perform the National Anthem.
FLYOVER: The flyover before the start of Sunday's Goody's Fast Relief 500 will be provided by a pair of F-18 Tomcatters. They will be out of the Naval Air Station in Oceana, Virginia Beach, VA.
LT. DAN BAND CONCERT: Gary Sinise, of Forrest Gump and CSI: NY fame, along with his Lt. Dan Band, will be performing a concert at Martinsville High School on Saturday, March 31 at 7:30 p.m. Proceeds from the show will go toward the construction of a smart house for Marine Cpl. J.B. Kerns, a local soldier who lost both legs and an arm in an IED explosion in Afghanistan. Fittingly, Kerns is the Honorary Starter for the Goody's Fast Relief 500 while Sinise is the Grand Marshal. Tickets can be purchased at www.piedmontarts.org.
Good seats remain for both Saturday's Kroger 250 and Sunday's Goody's Fast Relief 500 at Martinsville Speedway. To purchase tickets, call 877.RACE.TIX or visit www.martinsvillespeedway.com.(Martinsville Speedway)(3-26-2012)

Great Seats, Great Packages Remain at Martinsville: The Goody's Fast Relief 500 is just a few days away, but it's not too late to make sure you are on top of all the action at Martinsville Speedway on April 1. Tickets for the Goody's Fast Relief 500 remain available at low prices. Martinsville Speedway also has great family prices. Other great Martinsville ticket packages include: Jimmie Johnson Package, Kasey Kahne Package, Martinsville Speedway Fan Zone and Pre-Race Track Pass. More info on all tickets and ticket packages can be purchased by calling 877.RACE.TIX or online at www.martinsvillespeedway.com.(Martinsville Speedway)(3-24-2012)

Sinise Named Grand Marshal, Kerns Honorary Starter at Martinsville: Goody's announced that award-winning actor Gary Sinise will serve as the grand marshal of the Goody's Fast Relief 500 at Martinsville Speedway; while local hero and wounded veteran Marine Cpl. Josh "J.B." Kerns will wave the green flag to start the 500-lap event on April 1. Sinise, currently starring on CBS' "CSI:NY," launched the Gary Sinise Foundation in 2011, a non-profit organization that honors defenders, veterans, first responders, their families and those in need by creating and supporting unique programs designed to entertain, educate, inspire, strengthen and build communities.
Recently, the Gary Sinise Foundation and The Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation (named after a fallen firefighter on 9/11), announced a partnership to build Kerns a "smart home" in his hometown of Ararat, Va., as part of the Building For America's Bravest Program. Throughout the Goody's Fast Relief 500 weekend, efforts will be underway to raise funds and awareness, including a concert with Sinise's Lt. Dan Band at Martinsville High School on March 31. The Goody's Fast Relief 500 will be Sinise's first time reciting the most famous words in racing"Gentlemen, Start Your Engines."
"The Goody's Fast Relief 500 weekend is going to be an unforgettable weekend, bringing together the best racing in the world with an amazing effort to help J.B.," said Sinise. "I am so grateful to Goody's, Martinsville Speedway and the community for allowing us to be a part of this weekend." Kerns, a long-time fan of racing, will serve as the Goody's Fast Relief 500 honorary starter. "When I was growing up I remember sitting down with my family on the weekends and watching the NASCAR races," said Kerns. "And now, it's awesome to think that I am going to be the one waving the flag that's going to start the race."
Tickets to the Goody's Fast Relief 500 at Martinsville Speedway are on sale. For more information, call 877.722.3849 or visit www.martinsvillespeedway.com.(Martinsville Speedway)(3-7-2012)

Martinsville Speedway Ticket Office Now Open On Weekends: Martinsville Speedway's ticket office will be open on weekends beginning this Saturday, February 18 and running until the Goody's Fast Relief 500 on April 1. The Speedway ticket office will be open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturdays and from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Sundays. The Martinsville Speedway ticket office is open daily, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tickets and Packages are on sale and can be purchased by calling 1.877.RACE.TIX. Tickets may also be purchased online at www.martinsvillespeedway.com.(Martinsville Speedway)(2-23-2012)

Sinise To Help Martinsville Area Soldier Build House: Award-winning actor and humanitarian Gary Sinise is going to make sure Cpl. J.B. Kerns' dream of a log cabin on the Ararat River becomes a reality. Sinise announced that the Gary Sinise Foundation and The Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation (named after the NY firefighter who perished on 9/11), are partnering as part of their Building For America's Bravest program to build a "smart home" for Kerns that will allow him to live independently.
Kerns lost both legs and his right arm last April as a result of a blast from an improvised explosive device (IED) while on his third tour of duty in Afghanistan. The heroic Marine, who's had to undergo dozens of surgeries, is from Ararata small, rural town in Patrick County, about 30 miles from Martinsville Speedway.
The fundraising centerpiece for the project will be a concert performed by Sinise and his Lt. Dan Band at Martinsville High School on Saturday, March 31, at 7 p.m, and 100% of the ticket sales will go toward funding the specially-equipped smart home for Kerns. The next day, at the running of the Goody's Fast Relief 500 at Martinsville Speedway, Sinise and Kerns will play a special role in the Speedway's pre-race program. General admission to the Martinsville concert will be $25. There will also be a limited number of VIP passes available, which include a ticket to the Goody's Fast Relief 500 and a Sunday morning meet-and-greet with Sinise at Martinsville Speedway.(more info at Martinsville Speedway)(2-10-2012)

Martinsville Speedway Will Mark 65th Anniversary: When Martinsville Speedway opened in 1947, bread was 13 cents a loaf and a gallon of gas was just 15 cents. A postage stamp was three cents, The Diary of Anne Frank had just been published, the Miracle on 34th Street was the big draw at the movies and Harry Truman lived in the White House. As it celebrates its 65th anniversary, the world is vastly different from when Martinsville Speedway founder H. Clay Earles first opened the doors on September 7, 1947. But even with all the change that 65 years brings, some of Earles' basic philosophies remain, in fact are the reason the historic oval has not only survived, but thrived. "My grandfather often said a working man or woman deserved to get what they paid for and that's always been our philosophy here," said W. Clay Campbell, president of Martinsville Speedway and Earles' grandson. "I think that has been the key to our success over the years. We have always worked hard to take care of the fans." Fans will be the focus of Martinsville Speedway's year-long 65th anniversary celebration which will include special ticket offers, interactive social media campaigns and web promotions, special commemorative merchandise and collectible items. The anniversary year will culminate with a grand pre-race celebration before the TUMS Fast Relief 500 on October 28 when the speedway will host many of the old time drivers who raced here for interaction with fans. Martinsville is a year older than NASCAR and is the only track that remains on the NASCAR Sprint Cup schedule from its inaugural season in 1949. The historic half-mile has grown and progressed with the sport, offering up fan amenities that rival any sporting venue in the country. It kicks of its 65th year of racing action with the Goody's Fast Relief 500 weekend March 30-April 1. Other than its fan philosophy, the only thing that hasn't changed at Martinsville Speedway is the shape of the track itself. The unique paperclip shape with long straights and tight turns consistently produces exciting, action-packed racing. Racing returns to Martinsville Speedway March 30-April 1 with the Goody's Fast Relief 500 weekend. Tickets for both events are on sale and may be purchased by calling 877.RACE.TIX or online at www.martinsvillespeedway.com.(Martinsville Speedway)(2-7-2012)

Campbell Headed To MIS To Serve Hot Dogs: Tuesday night's down-to-the-wire Sugar Bowl victory for the University of Michigan was quite sweet for Michigan International Speedway president Roger Curtis, but a bit sour for Martinsville Speedway president Clay Campbell. Michigan's 23-20 overtime victory over Virginia Tech on Tuesday means Campbell will have to make a trip west in June to serve up MIS' signature Coney Dogs to the press prior to the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race June 17. Campbell will wear a maize and blue University of Michigan shirt while serving the media. "Hail to the victors!" Curtis said. "We are so excited Clay will be in Michigan to greet our guests and serve up the famous Coney Dog to the press. The game was a nail-biter to the very end, and while I'm obviously pleased Michigan won, it was a thrilling game for fans of both teams." Campbell's concessionaire duties are the result of a Sugar Bowl wager he made with Curtis. Each backed his state's top football team in the Sugar Bowl. Campbell was behind Virginia Tech while Curtis supported Michigan. The bet was simple: if the Hokies won, Curtis would have travelled to Martinsville to serve the Famous Martinsville Speedway Hotdog to media. If Michigan won, Campbell would visit MIS to serve the Coney Dogs to the press.(Martinsville Speedway)(1-7-2012)

Martinsville Speedway president to race in K&N East Series: Jeff Spraker of Spraker Racing Enterprises and Clay Campbell, President of Martinsville Speedway, announced that they will join forces again for selected events in the 2012 K&N East Series. "Clay is a very good race car driver" stated team owner Jeff Spraker. "We both share a love for NASCAR and he totally appreciates the dedication and effort we put forth in our race program. He is a class guy and one of my best friends." In 2011 Campbell finished among the top 20 drivers in the K&N East Point Standings despite being able to compete in selected events due to his commitments at the speedway. "Jeff and I enjoy racing together" stated Campbell. "We are looking forward to 2012. The K&N Series is a great series and with some new race tracks coming into the fold it is sure to be a very exciting season." The 14 race K&N Series schedule kicks off 2012 at Bristol Motor Speedway in March.(Spraker Racing Enterprises)(1-7-2012)

Latest Martinsville Speedway Construction Project Progressing Smoothly: With the help of mild and dry winter weather, work on the latest major construction project at Martinsville Speedway is well ahead of schedule and should be completed well before the Goody's Fast Relief 500 on April 1. The project includes demolition of all the restrooms under the Richard Petty Tower on the fourth-turn end of the front stretch and construction of larger, modern restrooms. The new restrooms are being built about 30 feet further back, allowing for a much wider concourse area to help improve pedestrian traffic. In fact, the width of the concourse in that area will be almost doubled. The new restrooms will be almost twice as large as the present ones and contain amenities comparable with any large entertainment venue. Fans will also notice a refurbished ticket office when they return for the Goody's Fast Relief weekend this spring, which includes a new façade and redesigned and refurbished interior. Racing returns to Martinsville Speedway March 30-April 1 with the Goody's Fast Relief 500 weekend. Tickets for both events are on sale and may be purchased by calling 877.RACE.TIX or online at www.martinsvillespeedway.com.(Martinsville Speedway)(1-4-2012)