Visit <b>Hamlin says drivers would like to see race winnings published:</b> page

Hamlin says drivers would like to see race winnings published:

The introduction of the new charter system - and the subsequent restructuring and distribution of purse money and other revenue streams - caused some feverish preseason reworking of driver contracts. It also caused some hand-wringing among stars who were accustomed...
Visit <b>Martinsville Race Notes & Facts:</b> page

Martinsville Race Notes & Facts:

-There have been 134 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series races at Martinsville Speedway, one in the inaugural year and two races per year since 1950. -609 drivers have competed in at least one NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race at Martinsville; 387 in more than one. -Hendrick Motorsports...
Visit <b>Terry Labonte to Appear at Kentucky Speedway’s Ford Fan Day:</b> page

Terry Labonte to Appear at Kentucky Speedway’s Ford Fan Day:

Kentucky Speedway's Ford Fan Day returns Saturday, April 30 from 11:00am-4:00pm. The free event gives visitors a behind-the-scenes look at the venue, view the track renovation project while enjoying family oriented activities and a chance to chat with this year's special...
Visit <b>Gaulding to run limited XFINITY Series schedule UPDATE:</b> page

Gaulding to run limited XFINITY Series schedule UPDATE:

Though former Camping World Truck Series driver Gray Gaulding has not made a NASCAR-sanctioned start so far in 2016 there's plenty to be excited for in terms of his future career. Gaulding will announce his plans to run select XFINITY Series races this season 'next...
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Pit Stall Selections:

The selections of pit stalls for the STP 500 Sprint Cup Series race at Martinsville Speedway have been made. Pole sitter #22-Logano chose pit stall 1 [as do most pole sitters]. Outside pole sitter #5-Kahne took pit stall 2. #14-Vickers, who starts 3rd took the 11th...
Visit <b>Larson feeling fine after Auto Club accident:</b> page

Larson feeling fine after Auto Club accident:

#42-Kyle Larson says he feels no ill effects from a heavy crash two weeks ago at Auto Club Speedway, despite soreness in his upper body and legs that lingered for a handful of days after the impact. Larson declared himself fit Friday in advance of Sunday's STP 500 ...
Visit <b>Johnson favors tougher concussion tests:</b> page

Johnson favors tougher concussion tests:

Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s decision to donate his brain to scientific research has added another layer to discussion about concussion issues in auto racing. Six-time Sprint Cup champion Jimmie Johnson weighed in on the topic Friday at Martinsville Speedway, saying medical...
Visit <b>Martinsville Driver Notes & Facts:</b> page

Martinsville Driver Notes & Facts:

-NASCAR Hall of Famer Richard Petty has the all-time most NASCAR Sprint Cup Series starts at Martinsville with 67; Dale Earnhardt Jr. has the most starts among active drivers with 32. -Ryan Newman leads all active drivers in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series in average ...
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Hawg Heaven BBQ Melt available at Texas:

Texas Motor Speedway and Levy Restaurants are making it easy for race fans to enjoy an entire barbeque meal, including those delicious comfort food sides, with just their hands. The Hawg Heaven BBQ Melt is the next generation of the highly successful, bacon-infused...
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Qualifying Order

for the STP 500 Sprint Cup Series race at Martinsville Speedway is posted. 40 cars/drivers are listed. The first driver to be lined up on pit road will be #10-Patrick. The final driver lined up on pit road will be #44-Scott. The order is set by a random draw, how cars...
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NASCAR’s Richest Teams and Drivers

Forbes has released its annual ranking of Sprint Cup teams and drivers based on earnings. Once again, Hendrick tops the charts. The top 10 teams and drivers and their estimated value...
Visit <b>Special Axalta scheme for Earnhardt, Jr. at Michigan:</b> page

Special Axalta scheme for Earnhardt, Jr. at Michigan:

Four- time Sprint Cup Series champion and FOX NASCAR analyst Jeff Gordon visited the University of Michigan on Wednesday to announce a new research partnership between the school, Axalta Coating Systems and Hendrick Motorsports. The partnership is a five-year agreement...
Visit <b>Martinsville Pole Notes & Facts:</b> page

Martinsville Pole Notes & Facts:

-Curtis Turner won the inaugural Coors Light pole at Martinsville Speedway in 1949. -59 drivers have Coors Light poles at Martinsville, led by NASCAR Hall of Famer Darrell Waltrip with eight; Denny Hamlin, Jimmie Johnson and Ryan Newman lead all active drivers with...
Visit <b>It’s Richard Petty Day in North Carolina:</b> page

It’s Richard Petty Day in North Carolina:

Beginning last year, Governor Pat McCrory proclaimed March 31 'Richard Petty Day' in North Carolina. Petty was born July 2, 1937, in the Level Cross community of Randolph County. After watching his father on the race track, he joined NASCAR and in 1959 was named NASCAR...
Visit <b>Buescher unsure of 2017 plans; Erik Jones has a plan:</b> page

Buescher unsure of 2017 plans; Erik Jones has a plan:

Rookie Xfinity Series driver Erik Jones said Joe Gibbs Racing knows what they plan to do with him in 2017. 'There's a plan in place that will be in motion here later in the year,' Jones said Wednesday at Texas Motor Speedway's Media Day at Gilley's. 'There's a plan...
Visit <b>Goody’s on the #44 of Brian Scott at Martinsville:</b> page

Goody’s on the #44 of Brian Scott at Martinsville:

Brian Scott and the #44 Ford team are looking to build on the momentum built from Scott's season-best finish at Auto Club when they head to Martinsville this weekend, where Scott will race in his first Cup Series race at the half-mile track. Scott earned a 12th-place...
Visit <b>STP returns to the #43 at Martinsville:</b> page

STP returns to the #43 at Martinsville:

After an off-weekend spent with family and friends, Aric Almirola is ready to get his Ford Fusion back on the race track. Martinsville Speedway is a track that the #43 car has historically run well. 'The King' Richard Petty won 15 races at the half-mile oval, and ...
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100th Cup start for Bayne:

#6-Trevor Bayne will make his 100th career NASCAR Sprint Cup Series start on Sunday afternoon. In 99 previous starts, Bayne has recorded one victory, the 2011 running of the Daytona 500. Upon taking the green flag Sunday, Bayne will become the 197th driver to start...
Visit <b>#43 Smithfield Ford placed in Monster Monument at Dover Victory Plaza:</b> page

#43 Smithfield Ford placed in Monster Monument at Dover Victory Plaza:

Seven- time NASCAR champion Richard Petty and Aric Almirola, the driver of the #43 Smithfield Ford for Richard Petty Motorsports, were among the guests at Dover International Speedway today as the new stock car for the Monster Monument at Victory Plaza presented by...
Visit <b>Hallam joins Toyota Racing Development:</b> page

Hallam joins Toyota Racing Development:

Steve Hallam, a veteran of motorsports including Formula One, NASCAR and Australia V8 Supercars, has taken a new position with Toyota Racing Development. The Englishman, who spent more than a decade with McLaren Formula One and most recently served as managing director...