First Time Visitor

Brief History 

History: H. Clay Earles built Martinsville Speedway in 1947 as a dirt track before the formation of NASCAR.  For more history of the track click HERE. 

Events 

NASCAR heads back to the short-track for the First Data 500 on October 28, 2018.  Click here to see complete event calendar. 

Basic Info 

Tickets:  Tickets for the First Data 500 are on sale NOW.  Friday and Saturday are general admission events and Sunday is reserved seating. 

Maps: Check out our facility maps to familiarize yourself with Martinsville Speedway before your arrival.

Park map/Get Directions 

Must See or Do

Souvenir Vendor Displays: Visit our Souvenir Vendor and Exhibit Pavilion for featured Martinsville Speedway items as well as other NASCAR apparel and merchandise. 

Pre Race Experience:  Add to your race day excitement from the time you arrive at the track through Driver Introductions with the Pre-Race Experience on Sunday morning of the First Data 500.  Click Here for additional information. 

All Access Gold Pit Pass: Add the All Access Gold Pit Pass to your order and visit the frontstretch pit area Sunday morning.  You will also be allowed to watch pre-race driver intros and awards from the track. Click here for additional information  

What You Need to Know

Parking: Parking on Martinsville Speedway's property is free.  Click here to see our Parking Overview map. 

Coolers: You are allowed to bring in ONE soft sided bag or cooler, no larger than 14"x14"x14".  For our complete Carry-In Policy Click ​Here.

More Info 

Fan Care: Fully staffed and supported by Memorial Hospital of Martinsville-Henry County, the Memorial Hospital Fan Care is located inthe display lot adjacent to the Turn 4 gate.  Fan Care is provided for minor ailments that you encounter while on property.  Always remember to call 911 in the case of an emergency. 

​First Aid: ​If the need for first aid arises while you are on track property there are first aid stations and ambulances located across from Security, under the frontstretch grandstand, and behind the Clay Earles Tower.  Please stop a team member patrolling the grandstands or notify a law enforcement officer if you need assistance. 

Guest Information Center: Get Information about the day's track activities, guest amenities, access disabled assistance carts, and directions to various ares of the track in these centers.  They are located in the Disabled Guests parking lot, and the Raceway Ministries tent.  Click Here for a facility map. 

Arrive Early: We recommend arriving early at the track.  The gates open at 9 a.m. and there is plenty to do before the green flag drops. 

Earplugs: They are an essential item to bring with you to the track during the weekend, especially if you have children in your party. 

Updates: To keep track of the latest news and updates throughout the weekend, follow us on Twitter and "like" us on Facebook.