Martinsville Speedway

This is my first visit to Martinsville speedway and I wasn’t disappointed. I purchased seats on the NN side off of turn two and I will say these seats were better than I expected. This track is military friendly and have discounts if you are a veteran. The only dislike I have about the track is being surrounded by smokers in the crowd. I’m not against smokers being allowed to smoke but there should be a designated smoking area so that the fans that do not smoke be able to enjoy the race too. I also recommend the track have more displays for headsets, and souvenirs around the track. I had to walk all the way around the track just to get a headset/​scanner for the race. It should be like Talladega super speedway where it was very convenient to get the items needed to maximize the enjoyment of the race. The track is amazing and highly recommend you come here to enjoy the race just know to get your souvenirs and headsets before you enter the track.

Nice racetrack. Was clean and organized. Staff very helpful. The campground adjacent get decent view of race. Traffic is crazy though. One way in, through a field.

This is a really nice speedway. We were between the 3^rd and 4^th turn, about halfway up, and we could see everything pretty clearly. The seating aisles actually have some legroom, your knees are not pushed up against the person in front of you. Parking was ok, not too far of a walk, just wished the paths were not so uneven. One thing confused me about the parking, the closed lots seemed to still have plenty of parking available, yet we were not allowed to park there and had to spend $ 10 in a private lot, which was ok because it benefited a school, but still… why close the lots when there are still plenty of spots open.
We rented the r.e. scanner headsets for the full experience, that was great. You can bring your own coolers, so we packed lunch and soda/​beer. Check the speedway website for the size of the coolers you’re allowed. Didn’t try the famous Martinsville hot dog, maybe next time.
Speedway staff was efficient and friendly. Our coolers and bags were checked, but in a friendly way, no intimidation.

Went to the race this Sunday and witnessed Jeff Gordon’s big win.
We camped out Saturday night in one of the lots that is associated with the speedway. Nice campspot and they gave you free-​reign to take up as much space as you needed. They had porta-​potties spreadout, as well as an actual bathroom with showers and what-​not. There were concerts and events going on through the night to keep everyone entertained.
I really like this track because you can really see everything. We sat on turn 3… great seats. Overall, great venue!
Side note– The track doesnt allow glass bottles and all coolers must be soft sided.

Went to the fall 2013 NASCAR Sprint Cup, first visit to Martinsville in several years.
Traffic control into the track property was well organized. Parking on speedway property is free and plentiful. After the race traffic exiting can be time consuming as is at most sport venues, but it was well planned and went reasonably smooth.
Souvenir trailers, food vendors and business exhibits are all off of turn four and easy to access. Enjoyed the free exhibits and the opportunity to see several drivers up close as well as the Miss Sprint Cup girls and the live tv productions of Fox Sports1.
I was seated on row 61 of 69 rows in the Blue Ridge Tower right at the start/​finish line. Was a pretty hefty hike up for an old fella like me, but it provided a great view of the entire track. Facility has done a great job of making it easy for the masses to exit the seating areas after the race in a timely manner.
Excellent NASCAR experience.

The improvement program at Martinsville continues. The remodeled men’s and women’s facilities are quite nice.
Track food is touch and go; although we have had great luck, for years, with Mr. Hot Dog. For track chow, their’s is not bad.
Still have the vender at the corner, under the stands, where the in/​out traffic is focused. One of these days, if something happens at the track, there is going to be one of those night club stampede’s in that corner, with folks stacked up on top of each other.
On the strange note: We’re Bluegreen owners, so we found it strange that they had a huge pavilion set up in the middle of the event area, selling ‘vacation’ packages. It was jet noise loud down there. I can’t imagine anyone making a clear decision about a purchase like that, in all of that noise and confusion.
Everything is relative. To me, there is no better track to attend a NASCAR race at.
Highly recommended. If you have any of those world famous Martinsville Hot Dogs, find the folks passing out Tums. You will need them.
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My hubs and I have been to three races here so far – one in the fall and two in the spring. I remember the first time we went for the fall race years ago, the area with all the souvenir trailers was still in the grass. And as another Unilocaler said, that VA red clay was greasy! Since then, they’ve laid lotsa asphalt down and it’s much easier to move around the throngs of people to find your driver’s trailer.
Parking is definitely abundant and free but it’s in the grass and the area is hilly. Makes driving a manual transmission car tricky when you’re stuck in the traffic after the race (people don’t like to leave much room between bumpers when stuck in traffic). We parked in lot 10 which is an easy walk to the track; its close enough for us to buy our souvenirs and put them in the car before entering the track.
There was a Buffalo Wild Wings tent outside the track that caught my hubs’ attention, so we bought our lunch from there. They ran out of fries maybe an hour before the race started, which made me sad. We brought our own cooler full of soda and water, and stuffed our seat cushion pockets with snacks. Next time, I don’t think we’ll pack as much, haha.
The bathrooms are okay, considering how busy they are. I think the line for the mens’ was longer than the womens’, haha. For once! (: There was an attendant in the bathroom that would periodically clean, which is nice. Only complaint is that there are no locks on the stall doors, so don’t just randomly open one thinking it’s empty!
Overall, we love this track with its parking and the layout both in– and outside the track. Food is hit or miss but you can bring your own snacks. Typing up this review makes me excited for next year!

I’ve been going to every Spring and Fall race since ’01, and couldn’t be happier with all aspects of the Speedway.
The Speedway offers free parking, and it’s plentiful. The only thing that may be bad about parking, it’s a little slippery if it rains. That Virginia red clay can get greasy.
As far as buying some souvenirs and scanners, the trailers are abundant and they are located right outside the Bill France Tower (turn 4). You don’t have to walk from one end of the track to the other in order to find your favorite driver.
When it comes to food, drink and entertainment before the race, you’ll have no problem finding it and you won’t be bored. Too many things to list, but everything is right below the souvenir trailers, right off of the Bill France Tower/​turn 4. There’s also plenty of food and drink in the grandstands as well. As far as you bringing in your own food and drink, you’re allowed to bring what you want, as long as it is not contained in glass. NO GLASS BOTTLES. Check Martinsville’s website for cooler size restrictions (14“x14“x14″)
Last but not least, the potty’s. They have a lot of them and they are pleasingly clean, compared to some tracks that I’ve been to.
P. S. It’s a great race. A lot of beatin’ and bangin’