Nascar Cup - Martinsville 2
Martinsville 2
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Africa - Nairobi
31 Oct - 2 Nov
Martinsville Speedway
Some session times for Nascar Martinsville 2 2026 have not yet been finalised, they represent possible times in which each race session could occur. Please check back later for more accurate times.
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Track Info
Martinsville Speedway - Ridgeway/Martinsville, Virginia, USA
The Paperclip - clockwise - 0.526 mi / 0.847 km oval with 4 turns - asphalt straights, concrete corners - NASCAR’s oldest and shortest Cup track
When was the track built?
Conceived by H. Clay Earles and opened in 1947 as a dirt oval, Martinsville was paved in 1955 and later gained its signature concrete corners in 1976 to combat wear and tear. It remains the only track to appear on every NASCAR Cup schedule since the division began in 1949.
When was its first race?
The venue’s first race ran on September 7, 1947 for modified stock cars. Cup arrived in 1949 and never left, making Martinsville a living timeline of NASCAR history.
What’s the circuit like?
- Paperclip rhythm: Hammer the brakes into nearly flat 180s, rotate on concrete, then rocket down long asphalt straights. It’s all about patience on entry and traction on exit.
- Traffic and temperament: Short laps mean constant lapped traffic. Track position, pit timing and restart craft decide everything.
- Physical racing: Bumpers are tools. Expect root-and-move passes into Turns 1 and 3, and elbows-out battles off 2 and 4.
- Benchmark pace: The Cup race-lap record is 18.845 s; qualifying sessions have topped 100 mph average in modern trim.
Lap records and benchmarks (oval 0.526 mi)
- NASCAR Cup - race lap: 0:18.845 - Ross Chastain, 2022 Xfinity 500 (wall-ride move - still the official fastest lap).
- NASCAR Xfinity - race lap: 0:20.216 - Daniel Hemric, 2021.
- NASCAR Craftsman Truck - race lap: 0:19.911 - Layne Riggs, 2024.
- Session qualifying note: 18.898 s (100.201 mph) - Joey Logano, 2014, a knockout-qualifying session record.
Average race speeds here are among the lowest in Cup (record ~82.223 mph), underscoring the short-lap, heavy-traffic grind.
Why go?
Because Martinsville turns race craft into theatre. Deep-brake divebombs, crossover exits and pit-road pressure are in constant rotation. It’s also one of the most fan-friendly venues on the schedule, with great sightlines and that famous trackside hot dog.
Where’s the best place to watch?
- Turn 1 braking zone: Classic bump-and-run territory as drivers send it under braking from the frontstretch.
- Turn 3 entry: Another prime dive zone that sets up the drag to the line off Turn 4.
- Frontstretch near start/finish: Pit stops, restarts and photo finishes right in front of you.
Not just one series - headline events at Martinsville
NASCAR Cup: Two annual dates including the playoff race - Martinsville trophies are career-defining.
NASCAR Xfinity & Trucks: Short-track fireworks with late cautions and green-white-checkers a regular feature.
Modifieds and support categories: The Whelen Modified Tour and late models showcase raw short-track pace on the paperclip.
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Martinsville 2
31 Oct - 2 Nov
Martinsville Speedway
Some session times for Nascar Martinsville 2 2026 have not yet been finalised, they represent possible times in which each race session could occur. Please check back later for more accurate times.
Track Info
Martinsville Speedway - Ridgeway/Martinsville, Virginia, USA
The Paperclip - clockwise - 0.526 mi / 0.847 km oval with 4 turns - asphalt straights, concrete corners - NASCAR’s oldest and shortest Cup track
When was the track built?
Conceived by H. Clay Earles and opened in 1947 as a dirt oval, Martinsville was paved in 1955 and later gained its signature concrete corners in 1976 to combat wear and tear. It remains the only track to appear on every NASCAR Cup schedule since the division began in 1949.
When was its first race?
The venue’s first race ran on September 7, 1947 for modified stock cars. Cup arrived in 1949 and never left, making Martinsville a living timeline of NASCAR history.
What’s the circuit like?
- Paperclip rhythm: Hammer the brakes into nearly flat 180s, rotate on concrete, then rocket down long asphalt straights. It’s all about patience on entry and traction on exit.
- Traffic and temperament: Short laps mean constant lapped traffic. Track position, pit timing and restart craft decide everything.
- Physical racing: Bumpers are tools. Expect root-and-move passes into Turns 1 and 3, and elbows-out battles off 2 and 4.
- Benchmark pace: The Cup race-lap record is 18.845 s; qualifying sessions have topped 100 mph average in modern trim.
Lap records and benchmarks (oval 0.526 mi)
- NASCAR Cup - race lap: 0:18.845 - Ross Chastain, 2022 Xfinity 500 (wall-ride move - still the official fastest lap).
- NASCAR Xfinity - race lap: 0:20.216 - Daniel Hemric, 2021.
- NASCAR Craftsman Truck - race lap: 0:19.911 - Layne Riggs, 2024.
- Session qualifying note: 18.898 s (100.201 mph) - Joey Logano, 2014, a knockout-qualifying session record.
Average race speeds here are among the lowest in Cup (record ~82.223 mph), underscoring the short-lap, heavy-traffic grind.
Why go?
Because Martinsville turns race craft into theatre. Deep-brake divebombs, crossover exits and pit-road pressure are in constant rotation. It’s also one of the most fan-friendly venues on the schedule, with great sightlines and that famous trackside hot dog.
Where’s the best place to watch?
- Turn 1 braking zone: Classic bump-and-run territory as drivers send it under braking from the frontstretch.
- Turn 3 entry: Another prime dive zone that sets up the drag to the line off Turn 4.
- Frontstretch near start/finish: Pit stops, restarts and photo finishes right in front of you.
Not just one series - headline events at Martinsville
NASCAR Cup: Two annual dates including the playoff race - Martinsville trophies are career-defining.
NASCAR Xfinity & Trucks: Short-track fireworks with late cautions and green-white-checkers a regular feature.
Modifieds and support categories: The Whelen Modified Tour and late models showcase raw short-track pace on the paperclip.
