NASCAR Track News

Phoenix International Raceway President Bryan R. Sperber announced today that Safeway will operate an on-site grocery store in the camping area at the race track beginning this fall with PIR’s AdvoCare 500 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series weekend Nov. 8-10. The nation’s fourth-largest grocery chain, Safeway will be the official grocery partner of Phoenix International Raceway offering snacks and campground essentials.

Statistically Martinsville Speedway is one of Earnhardt Jr.’s best tracks and he has momentum on his side headed into Sunday’s Goody’s® Headache Relief Shot® 500 Powered by Kroger after finishing second last week.

With the Goody’s® Headache Relief Shot® 500 Powered by Kroger just a few days away, things are starting to get busy around Martinsville Speedway. Tents are going up, signs are being painted and everything is being put in perfect condition for this weekend’s big events.

Maurice Petty used his engine-building skills to earn a spot in the NASCAR Hall of Fame, but Sunday he will be honored for his short, but successful career as a driver.

Jamie McMurray heads to Martinsville Speedway this week on top of the NASCAR Sprint Cup world and he feels pretty good about maintaining that perch.

Nationally-known announcer Michael Blair will bring his enthusiasm to the pre-race ceremonies while legendary rock and blues guitarist Gary Hoey will provide a special touch to driver introductions. The North Carolina State University Marching Band, with more than 325 members, will add to the prerace excitement as they play and march around the half-mile oval and perform the National Anthem.

Jeff Burton has been driving at Martinsville Speedway for more than two decades and all that experience makes him certain of one thing: Sprint Cup racing’s shortest track is also its toughest.

Junior Johnson was in the spotlight at Martinsville Speedway many times as a driver and car owner. He’ll be back in that spotlight on October 27, but in a different role.

Six vintage post-World War II-type aircraft will supply the pre-race flyover for the Goody’s® Headache Relief Shot® 500 Powered by Kroger at Martinsville Speedway on October 27.

The NASCAR Sprint Cup Series and NASCAR Nationwide Series return to Richmond International Raceway twice in 2014 – on the weekends of April 25 & 26 and September 5 & 6.