Martinsville - Xfinity 500

Sunday, October 31st, 2021 | 2:00 PM ET

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The NASCAR Cup Series returns to Martinsville Speedway for the Xfinity 500. The .526 mile track is located in Martinsville, Virginia and is the shortest track on the schedule. Sunday’s Xfinity 500 will determine which drivers will be moving onto the Championship 4 at Phoenix Raceway. Having won three out of the last four races at Martinsville, will anyone be able to stop Martin Truex Jr.? Tune in Sunday, October 31st at 2:00 PM to find out who will clinch a Championship 4 spot in the NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs.

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Martinsville FAQs

How many laps is the Xfinity 500?

Martinsville Speedway is the shortest track the NASCAR Cup Series visits. Measuring .526 miles, it will take 500 laps to complete the 263 mile race.

What date is the 2021 Xfinity 500?

Sunday, October 31st.

What time is the Xfinity 500?

The Xfinity 500 will be at 2:00 PM ET.

What channel is the Xfinity 500 on?

The Xfinity 500 start time is 2:00 p.m. ET Sunday, October 31st. NBC will broadcast the race with radio coverage from MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio.

Where is the Xfinity 500 located?

The Xfinity 500 is a NASCAR Cup Series motor race held at Martinsville Speedway in Ridgeway, Virginia.

How many miles is the Xfinity500?

The Xfinity 500 is 263 long and will take 500 laps to complete.

When was the Xfinity 500 first run?

The Xfinity 500 was first run in 1949 with Red Byron winning the inaugural race.
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Martinsville masters: The best at 'The Paperclip'

Richard Petty: 15 wins

'The King' certainly is the king of the 'Paperclip' with an astonishing 15 victories -- tied with North Wilkesboro as his winningest track. He also holds 30 top fives, 37 top 10s and 2,823 laps led at the Virginia track.
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