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Outdoors and Sports Martinsville Speedway

  • Address
    340 Speedway Road
    Ridgeway, VA 24148
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    276-956-7200
    877-722-3849 (Toll Free Ticket Line)
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    Ridgeway
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    Henry
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When it comes to motorsports, Martinsville Speedway is a classic. The track opened as a dirt track in 1947 and was part of the first NASCAR season in 1948. Other than being paved in 1955, the track configuration hasn't changed since Red Byron won the inaugural event and is the only original NASCAR-sanctioned track still running Cup events.

At slightly more than half a mile, Martinsville Speedway is the shortest track on the NASCAR Cup Circuit, but it's one of the biggest when it comes to action. It has 800-foot straights, turns banked at only 11 degrees and has been called "two drag strips with a turnaround on each end." The demanding layout consistently produces some of the wildest fender rubbing, push and shove racing on the tour.

Drop in and enjoy a self-guided tour. After you're done with your tour swing by the ticket office to purchase Martinsville Speedway souvenirs for yourself and for the racing lover back home.

Other NASCAR events include NASCAR Camping World Truck Series and Virginia Late Model Triple Crown Series.



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Last Updated: 01/15/2021

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  • Martinsville Speedway Historic Marker
    Martinsville Speedway Historic Marker
    340 Speedway Road (at intersection with Route 220)
    Ridgeway, VA 24148
    0.11 MI
  • Smith River Trout Fishing
    Smith River Trout Fishing
    Various addresses along the Smith River
    Martinsville, VA 24112
    0.12 MI
  • Community Storehouse
    Community Storehouse
    4201 Greensboro Rd
    Ridgeway, VA 24148
    0.43 MI
  • Travelodge of Martinsville
    Travelodge of Martinsville
    3841 Greensboro Road
    Ridgeway, VA 24148
    0.49 MI
  • Vaughn's Campground
    Vaughn's Campground
    3988 Greensboro Rd
    Ridgeway, VA 24148
    0.79 MI

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