NASCAR TRACKS

Martinsville Speedway

Ridgeway, VA
Martinsville Speedway Layout
Location:
Ridgeway, VA
Founded:
1947
Spectator Capacity:
44,000
Surface:
Asphalt
Length:
0.526 mi
Turns:
4
Major Events:
Blue-Emu Maximum Pain Relief 400, Xfinity 500

TRACK BIOGRAPHY

Founded in 1947 by the late H. Clay Earles, Martinsville Speedway is the only track that has hosted NASCAR Cup Series races every year since 1949. At 0.526 miles in length, Martinsville is the shortest track on the NASCAR circuit. Due to the small size and tight corners, Martinsville offers some of the most exciting racing in the sport. Fans are also closer to the action than any other track in NASCAR. The cars are never more than a few hundred yards away, which offers fans a great view of the sport.

Seating over 65,000 fans, Martinsville Speedway offers some of the best views in NASCAR. Due to the short length, there is never a bad seat at the track. Tempers, however, have been known to flare at Martinsville, leading to some post-race confrontations on pit road. In 2017, Martinsville completed its latest renovation, adding lights around the track. Martinsville debuted its new lights in 2017 with one of the biggest late model races in the country, the ValleyStar 300, attracting short-track drivers from all over the country.

Martinsville Speedway is also legendary on the culinary side of NASCAR. The world-famous Martinsville Hot Dog is a staple at the track. At just $2, the hot dog comes “fully loaded” with onions, mustard, chili and slaw. Drivers, crew members, media and fans flock to the concessions stand for the dogs, and they are a must-have any time at Martinsville.

The Cup Series, Xfinity Series and Craftsman Truck Series will each visit the track twice in 2025. All three series make a stop in March before returning in October at the penultimate races of the season.

TRACK PHOTOS

MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA - APRIL 11: Josh Berry, driver of the #8 Chevrolet Accessories Chevrolet, pits during the NASCAR Xfinity Series Cook Out 250 at Martinsville Speedway on April 11, 2021 in Martinsville, Virginia. (Photo by Brian Lawdermilk/Getty Images) | Getty Images
MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA - APRIL 11: <>during the NASCAR Xfinity Series Cook Out 250 at Martinsville Speedway on April 11, 2021 in Martinsville, Virginia. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images) | Getty Images
MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA - APRIL 10: <>during the NASCAR Cup Series Blue-Emu Maximum Pain Relief 500 at Martinsville Speedway on April 10, 2021 in Martinsville, Virginia. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images) | Getty Images
MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA - APRIL 10: <>during the NASCAR Cup Series Blue-Emu Maximum Pain Relief 500 at Martinsville Speedway on April 10, 2021 in Martinsville, Virginia. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images) | Getty Images