Track activity has been suspended at Martinsville Speedway. Rain showers have forced NASCAR Sprint Cup Series practices, and NASCAR Camping World Truck Series qualifying to be cancelled. As of 2:30 PM EST the rain continues to fall which has the Kroger 250 under a rain delay currently.
When the nations economy tanked in 2008, the ticket renewals for 2009 suddenly slumped. Track operators scrambled for a way to keep the fans coming back.