The late-season pressure point
Martinsville is the final Cup race before the 2027 championship weekend. Tight corners and heavy braking can turn a small mistake into a major points swing.
Source: NASCAR ↗Race weekend guide
Martinsville Speedway NASCAR Race Guide
Martinsville is the half-mile Virginia oval known for its paperclip shape. The 2027 Cup schedule includes a spring race and a November Chase race before the Homestead championship finale.
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Martinsville Speedway
Saturday, April 17, 2027 · NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series · Time TBA
Watch: The CW
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Racing at Martinsville Speedway
Race calendar
Upcoming NASCAR races at Martinsville Speedway
Sat, Apr 17
Time TBA
NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts SeriesScheduledPoints RaceShort Track
Martinsville Speedway
Watch in the U.S.
The CW
Partner only · channel TBA
Sun, Apr 18
Time TBA
NASCAR Cup SeriesScheduledPoints RaceShort Track
Cook Out 400
Watch in the U.S.
FOX Sports
Partner only · channel TBA
Fri, Nov 5
Time TBA
NASCAR Craftsman Truck SeriesScheduledThe ChaseShort Track
Martinsville Speedway
Watch in the U.S.
FOX Sports
Partner only · channel TBA
Sat, Nov 6
Time TBA
NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts SeriesScheduledThe ChaseShort Track
Martinsville Speedway
Watch in the U.S.
The CW
Partner only · channel TBA
Sun, Nov 7
Time TBA
Watch in the U.S.
USA Sports
Partner only · channel TBA
No upcoming Cup, O'Reilly or Truck race is currently announced at this track.
At the track
Plan your visit to Martinsville Speedway
Prepare for the short-track crowd
The venue fan guide covers gates, parking and allowed items. Review the spring and fall event notices separately because arrival conditions may differ.
Official venue ↗Tickets, directions & official updates
Ticket availability, entry rules and parking may change by event. Confirm them with the venue. This site does not sell tickets.
Completed events
Recent NASCAR results at Martinsville Speedway
NASCAR Cup Series at Martinsville
Sun, Nov 1 · Winner: William Byron
View result →National Debt Relief 250
Sat, Oct 31 · Winner: Carson Kvapil
View result →Black's Tire 200 presented by Down East Heating & Air Conditioning
Fri, Oct 30 · Winner: Chandler Smith
View result →Cook Out 400
Sun, Mar 29 · Winner: Chase Elliott
View result →NFPA 250
Sat, Mar 28 · Winner: Justin Allgaier
View result →Martinsville Speedway fan questions
Is Martinsville the 2027 title finale?
No. Martinsville is the last Cup Chase race before the Homestead-Miami championship finale.
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