Martinsville Speedway, NASCAR racing track in Ridgeway, Virginia, United States
The Martinsville Speedway features a half-mile paper clip configuration with asphalt straightaways and concrete turns, measuring 0.526 miles in total length.
Construction of the speedway began in 1947 by H. Clay Earles, Henry Lawrence, and Sam Rice, marking the establishment of one of the first paved oval tracks.
The venue maintains a tradition of presenting winners with longcase clocks as trophies, reflecting the regional furniture manufacturing heritage of Virginia.
The facility accommodates 44,000 spectators and includes modern LED lighting systems, allowing for both daytime and nighttime racing events throughout the year.
The track stands as the shortest circuit in the NASCAR Cup Series and remains the only original speedway that has hosted races since 1948.
Location: Virginia
Website: http://martinsvillespeedway.com
GPS coordinates: 36.63407,-79.85166
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:14
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