Adkins is grand marshal for Cup race at Martinsville

Singer Trace Adkins will be the grand marshal and honorary starter for the Goody's Fast Pain Relief 500 at Martinsville Speedway on March 29. Adkins has achieved unprecedented success as a musician, author, philanthropist and actor.

As grand marshal, Adkins will lead 500 men, women and their families as honorary Grand Marshals. Goody's Headache Powders and Martinsville Speedway identified these hardworking people through outreach to local businesses in the Martinsville/Henry County, Va., area. Goody's and Martinsville Speedway salute all hardworking people and are honored to have these 500 people as guests and honorary grand marshals.

A member of the Grand Ole Opry since 2003, Adkins has sold more than eight million albums with more than 25 of his singles hitting the Billboard Top 40 country charts. In 2008, he performed more than 135 live shows to 1.3 million fans. In 2009, Adkins will headline 55 US tour dates and tour with Toby Keith for 35 US dates.

Tickets for the Goody's Fast Pain Relief 500 are available online at www.martinsvillespeedway.com or by calling 1-877-RACE-TIX.