TRACK HISTORY

Founded in 1947 by the late H. Clay Earles, Martinsville Speedway is only track which has hosted NASCAR Cup Series races every year since the division’s inception in 1949.

The facility has grown enormously since Red Byron won the inaugural event, but other than being paved in 1955, the track configuration remains the same. But just about everything else has changed. The constant, consistent improvements at Martinsville Speedway are a part of Earles’ original philosophy which is carried on today by his grandson, W. Clay Campbell, who has been the track’s president since 1988.

Martinsville Speedway was purchased by International Speedway Corporation in 2004, but Earles’ philosophy continues. "Martinsville Speedway is constantly growing and we expect to continue that trend for many years to come," said Campbell, who remained as the track's president after the facility was purchased by International Speedway Corporation in 2004. "We review our facility and the operation of it after each race and look for ways to improve. Martinsville Speedway has been a showplace for Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series racing for more than half a century and we plan to continue that for generations of race fans in the future.