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History
First held in 1949, the race is the oldest race in NASCAR and is the ninth race of The Chase and penultimate race of the season.
The track has gone under different lengths and surfaces. From 1949-1968, the track was a 0.5 mile dirt/paved oval, from 1970-1983, a 0.525 mile asphalt/concrete oval, and in 1969 and since 1984, a 0.526 mile asphalt/concrete oval.
Prior to lights being installed, the race started at 1:30 p.m. Eastern, generally the earliest start time among the playoff races on the schedule, in an attempt to finish the race before darkness. Following a series of incidents involving both the Fall late model race and the NASCAR Cup races in the 2010s, most notably both fall 2015 races that ended in near-darkness, the track added lights for the 2017 season.[3] The NASCAR Cup Series fall race now finishes at night, and the Late Model race is held at night.
From 2020–2025 it was the Round of 8 elimination race under the playoff format. It's replaced Darlington and Phoenix in that spot.
Heading into the 2022 finish, Ross Chastain clinched his spot into the Championship 4 by the way of a last-ditch wall-ride that has been described as a "video game-like move" in the final lap.[4] Chastain's move also set a new Cup Series lap record on the track at 18.845 seconds.[5] The move has been dubbed the Hail Melon by many in the sport.
The race has been sponsored by various companies including Goody's Powder, Hanes, NAPA Auto Care, Subway, Tums, First Data, and Xfinity since 2020.
As per Martinsville tradition, the winner of this race receives a custom-built grandfather clock.[6]
Past winners
- 1954 & 1958: Race shortened due to darkness.
- 1967–1970: Richard Petty went on to win 4 consecutive Martinsville Fall Races in this time frame. He would become the first of only 2 drivers in the track's history, and the only driver in the history of the Fall Race, to win the same Martinsville event 4 years in a row. Rusty Wallace would accomplish this feat in the spring race from 1993–1996.
- 1973 & 1976: Race shortened due to rain.
- 2001: Race postponed from Sunday to Monday due to rain.[85]
- 2007–2009, 2017, and 2021: Race extended due to NASCAR overtime.
Track length notes
- 1949–1968: 0.5-mile course
- 1969, 1984–present: 0.526-mile course
- 1970–1983: 0.525-mile course
Multiple winners (drivers)
| # Wins |
Driver |
Years won |
| 6 |
Richard Petty |
1967–1970, 1972–1973 |
| Darrell Waltrip |
1981–1982, 1984, 1987–1989 |
| Jeff Gordon |
1996, 1999, 2003, 2005, 2013, 2015 |
| Jimmie Johnson |
2004, 2006–2008, 2012, 2016 |
| 3 |
Fred Lorenzen |
1963–1964, 1966 |
| Cale Yarborough |
1976–1978 |
| Dale Earnhardt |
1980, 1985, 1995 |
| 2 |
Herb Thomas |
1950, 1952 |
| Rex White |
1959–1960 |
| Geoff Bodine |
1990, 1992 |
| Rusty Wallace |
1986, 1994 |
| Ricky Rudd |
1983, 1998 |
| Denny Hamlin |
2009–2010 |
| Tony Stewart |
2000, 2011 |
| Ryan Blaney |
2023–2024 |
| William Byron |
2025–2026 |
Multiple winners (teams)
| # Wins |
Team |
Years won |
| 20 |
Hendrick Motorsports |
1987–1989, 1996, 1999, 2003–2008, 2012–2016, 2020–2021, 2025–2026 |
| 9 |
Junior Johnson & Associates |
1965, 1974, 1976–1978, 1981–1982, 1984, 1990 |
| 7 |
Petty Enterprises |
1954, 1967–1970, 1972–1973 |
| 6 |
Joe Gibbs Racing |
2000, 2009–2010, 2017, 2019, 2022 |
| 4 |
Holman-Moody |
1962–1964, 1966 |
| Team Penske |
1994, 2018, 2023, 2024 |
| 3 |
Richard Childress Racing |
1983, 1985, 1995 |
| 2 |
Herb Thomas |
1950, 1952 |
| Carl Kiekhaefer |
1955–1956 |
| Rex White |
1959–1960 |
| Bud Moore Engineering |
1961, 1992 |
| Nord Krauskopf |
1971, 1975 |
| Roush Racing |
1997, 2002 |
Multiple winners (manufacturers)
| # Wins |
Manufacturer |
Years won |
| 34 |
Chevrolet |
1957–1960, 1974, 1976–1977, 1979–1980, 1983–1985, 1987–1989, 1995–1996, 1999, 2003–2008, 2011–2016, 2020–2021, 2025–2026 |
| 17 |
Ford |
1962–1966, 1969, 1990, 1992–1994, 1997–1998, 2001–2002, 2018, 2023, 2024 |
| 6 |
Plymouth |
1950, 1967–1968, 1970, 1972–1973 |
| 5 |
Toyota |
2009–2010, 2017, 2019, 2022 |
| 4 |
Oldsmobile |
1949, 1951, 1978, 1991 |
| Dodge |
1953, 1956, 1971, 1975 |
| 3 |
Pontiac |
1961, 1986, 2000 |
| 2 |
Chrysler |
1954–1955 |
| Buick |
1981–1982 |
References
- ↑ "Martinsville Speedway to host NASCAR's penultimate races of the season on Oct. 30-Nov. 1". Jayski's Silly Season Site. NASCAR Digital Media. August 6, 2020. Retrieved February 12, 2025.
- ↑ "Rebuilt Playoffs schedule to heighten drama, beating-and-banging". NASCAR. March 26, 2019. Retrieved January 22, 2020.
- ↑ "Martinsville Speedway announces addition of LED lights". NASCAR. September 25, 2016. Retrieved June 26, 2024.
- ↑ "Ross Chastain's bold wall-riding move seals title berth; Christopher Bell wins race". ESPN.com. October 31, 2022. Retrieved October 31, 2022.
- ↑ Long, Dustin (October 31, 2022). "Long: Ross Chastain's frenzied finish divides competitors". NBC Sports. Retrieved October 31, 2022.
- ↑ "A victory in Martinsville means the most to NASCAR trophy lovers – Ryan McGee – ESPN The Magazine". ESPN. March 24, 2009. Retrieved August 16, 2012.
- ↑ "1949-06". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved November 25, 2023.
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- ↑ "1951-34". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved November 25, 2023.
- ↑ "1952-31". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved November 25, 2023.
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- ↑ "1955-42". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved November 25, 2023.
- ↑ "1956 Old Dominion 400". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved November 25, 2023.
- ↑ "1957 Sweepstakes 500". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved November 25, 2023.
- ↑ "1958 Old Dominion 400". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved November 25, 2023.
- ↑ "1959 Old Dominion 400". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved November 25, 2023.
- ↑ "1960 Old Dominion 500". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved November 25, 2023.
- ↑ "1961 Old Dominion 400". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved November 25, 2023.
- ↑ "1962 Old Dominion 500". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved November 25, 2023.
- ↑ "1963 Old Dominion 500". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved November 25, 2023.
- ↑ "1964 Old Dominion 500". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved November 25, 2023.
- ↑ "1965 Old Dominion 500". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved November 25, 2023.
- ↑ "1966 Old Dominion 500". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved November 25, 2023.
- ↑ "1967 Old Dominion 500". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved November 25, 2023.
- ↑ "1968 Old Dominion 500". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved November 25, 2023.
- ↑ "1969 Old Dominion 500". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved November 25, 2023.
- ↑ "1970 Old Dominion 500". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved November 25, 2023.
- ↑ "1971 Old Dominion 500". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved November 25, 2023.
- ↑ "1972 Old Dominion 500". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved November 25, 2023.
- ↑ "1973 Old Dominion 500". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved November 25, 2023.
- ↑ "1974 Old Dominion 500". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved November 25, 2023.
- ↑ "1975 Old Dominion 500". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved November 25, 2023.
- ↑ "1976 Old Dominion 500". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved November 25, 2023.
- ↑ "1977 Old Dominion 500". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved November 25, 2023.
- ↑ "1978 Old Dominion 500". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved November 25, 2023.
- ↑ "1979 Old Dominion 500". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved November 25, 2023.
- ↑ "1980 Old Dominion 500". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved November 25, 2023.
- ↑ "1981 Old Dominion 500". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved November 25, 2023.
- ↑ "1982 Old Dominion 500". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved November 25, 2023.
- ↑ "1983 Goody's 500". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved November 25, 2023.
- ↑ "1984 Goody's 500". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved November 25, 2023.
- ↑ "1985 Goody's 500". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved November 25, 2023.
- ↑ "1986 Goody's 500". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved November 25, 2023.
- ↑ "1987 Goody's 500". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved November 25, 2023.
- ↑ "1988 Goody's 500". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved November 25, 2023.
- ↑ "1989 Goody's 500". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved November 25, 2023.
- ↑ "1990 Goody's 500". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved November 25, 2023.
- ↑ "1991 Goody's 500". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved November 25, 2023.
- ↑ "1992 Goody's 500". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved November 25, 2023.
- ↑ "1993 Goody's 500". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved November 25, 2023.
- ↑ "1994 Goody's 500". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved November 25, 2023.
- ↑ "1995 Goody's 500". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved November 25, 2023.
- ↑ "1996 Hanes 500". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved November 25, 2023.
- ↑ "1997 Hanes 500". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved November 25, 2023.
- ↑ "1998 NAPA Autocare 500". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved November 25, 2023.
- ↑ "1999 NAPA Autocare 500". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved November 25, 2023.
- ↑ "2000 NAPA Autocare 500". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved November 25, 2023.
- ↑ "2001 Old Dominion 500". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved November 25, 2023.
- ↑ "2002 Old Dominion 500". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved November 25, 2023.
- ↑ "2003 Subway 500". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved November 25, 2023.
- ↑ "2004 Subway 500". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved November 25, 2023.
- ↑ "2005 Subway 500". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved November 25, 2023.
- ↑ "2006 Subway 500". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved November 25, 2023.
- ↑ "2007 Subway 500". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved November 25, 2023.
- ↑ "2008 Tums QuikPak 500". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved November 25, 2023.
- ↑ "2009 TUMS Fast Relief 500". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved November 25, 2023.
- ↑ "2010 TUMS Fast Relief 500". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved November 25, 2023.
- ↑ "2011 TUMS Fast Relief 500". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved November 25, 2023.
- ↑ "2012 TUMS Fast Relief 500". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved November 25, 2023.
- ↑ "2013 Goody's Headache Relief Shot 500". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved November 25, 2023.
- ↑ "2014 Goody's Headache Relief Shot 500". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved November 25, 2023.
- ↑ "2015 Goody's Headache Relief Shot 500". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved November 25, 2023.
- ↑ "2016 Goody's Fast Relief 500". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved November 25, 2023.
- ↑ "2017 First Data 500". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved November 25, 2023.
- ↑ "2018 First Data 500". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved November 25, 2023.
- ↑ "2019 First Data 500". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved November 25, 2023.
- ↑ "2020 Xfinity 500". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved November 25, 2023.
- ↑ "2021 Xfinity 500". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved November 25, 2023.
- ↑ "2022 Xfinity 500". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved November 25, 2023.
- ↑ "2023 Xfinity 500". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved November 25, 2023.
- ↑ "2024 Xfinity 500". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved November 2, 2024.
- ↑ "2025 Xfinity 500". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved October 26, 2025.
- ↑ "2026 Xfinity 500". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved November 1, 2026.
- ↑ "Rain Rules in Martinsville". MotorRacingNetwork.com. October 14, 2001. Archived from the original on August 3, 2017. Retrieved August 16, 2012.
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