Farm Bureau Returns As Fall Pole-Day Sponsor

For the second year in a row, Virginia Farm Bureau will be the sponsor for pole day heading into the TUMS Fast Relief 500 at Martinsville Speedway.

Farm Bureau Insurance Pole Day is scheduled for Friday, October 22 and will feature time trials for the TUMS Fast Relief 500, along with several practice sessions for both the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series and the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series.

“With its history and tradition in Virginia, Farm Bureau is a great match for us,” said Martinsville Speedway President W. Clay Campbell. “And we found out last fall their people enjoy racing. They are fans of the sport and really get into it.”

Founded in 1950, Virginia Farm Bureau Insurance is committed to providing products that best meet the insurance needs of Virginia’s families and small businesses.

“We’re thrilled to be back as the sponsor of pole day at Martinsville Speedway,” said Matt Smith, director of marketing for Virginia Farm Bureau Insurance. “The response we got last fall from race fans was terrific and we’re looking forward to another great weekend in 2010.”

An organization with more than 148,000 members, Farm Bureau has offices that serve every county of the Commonwealth. When you choose Farm Bureau for your insurance, you become part of something bigger. In addition to great benefits, your membership helps us protect Virginia’s farms and ensure a safe, fresh and local food supply through the Save Our Food campaign.

Visit Virginia Farm Bureau Insurance at FarmBureauAdvantage.com.

Tickets for the TUMS Fast Relief 500, the Kroger 200 and the Farm Bureau Pole Day go on sale March 6 and may be purchased by calling 877.722.3849 (877.RACE.TIX) or by visiting www.martinsvillespeedway.com online. Ticket prices range from $25 to $77. 

Martinsville Speedway kicks off the 2010 season with the Goody’s Fast Pain Relief 500 NASCAR Sprint Cup race on March 28. Tickets for the Goody’s Fast Pain Relief 500 begin at $25 and may be purchased by calling 1.877.RACE.TIX or by visiting www.martinsvillespeedway.com online.