Although originally from Bakersfield, CA, NASCAR CUP driver and Camping World Truck series Team Owners Kevin and DeLana Harvick think of VA's Martinsville race track as their HOME TRACK because they live in Winston-Salem * 35 miles away. With the aid of Country SUPER STAR Sarah Evans' Christmas concert and a Winston-Salem radio station, they donated $500 in gift cards and 200 toys to children in need in Martinsville and Henry county.   http://www2.wsls.com/news/2010/dec/23/nascars-kevin-harvick-donates-toys-gift-cards-mart-ar-732772/ 12/22/2010

Martinsville ended up being a day late and a dollar short for some of NASCAR's Sprint Cup drivers.  Since yesterday's race was rained out, the drivers were able to race under cloudy but dry skies today.  I had to work but was only able to fend off my curiosity for the first half of the race.  I was listening to the live broadcast when the excitement got to be just too much.  Off went the computer and on went the TV.  I'm glad I decided to watch, too. Jeff Gordon (#24) seemed to be doing well towards the beginning of the race, leading over 70 laps.  But Virginia's own Denny Hamlin (#11) was definitely dominating this one.  Jeff Burton (#31) gave Denny a run for his money for quite a while, but got caught up in the tire trouble that hit many drivers in today's race.  After Jeff Burton's c... 03/29/2010

Henry County plays host to 2 NASCAR Nextel Cup races annually, a Busch Series Race, a NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race, a NASCAR Featherlite Modified Tour race and a NASCAR Late Model Stock race.  The track is "paperclip" shaped and provides for excellent racing.  This half mile track brings more visitors to our area every year as the racing sport grows and Martinsville Speedway is always favorite venue.For more information on Martinsville Speedway, visit http://www.martinsvillespeedway.com/ 01/19/2007