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Race weekend traffic advisories
WDBJ7 AnchorThe Virginia Department of Transportation encourages race fans driving to and from Martinsville Speedway for the Goody's Fast Relief 500 race on April 1 to follow recommended traffic patterns as posted on signs and message boards. VDOT will place many...Tags: Travel Alerts, Sports, Virginia Department of Transportation, Auto Racing, Traffic
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Martinsville Speedway grows to meet needs of fans
ReporterMore fans require more space. That's why Martinsville Speedway is expanding. This week crews started tearing down old restrooms to make room for a wider walkway and larger restrooms. Fans complained about not enough restrooms and walkways being too... -
Sunny skies put construction ahead of schedule at Martinsville Speedway
ReporterThe lack of cold weather means more work can be done outside. Today crews continued their work rebuilding restrooms and widening a walkway under the Richard Petty tower at Martinsville Speedway. The warm weather has put the project way ahead of...Tags: Martinsville (Martinsville, Virginia), Auto Racing, NASCAR, Richard Petty
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Martinsville Speedway president in the air for area children
ReporterRaising money for charity is probably the best excuse keep your boss 30 feet in the air for an entire day without getting fired. It was a task Martinsville Speedway President Clay Campbell couldn't resist. Campbell spent his entire day Friday high...Tags: Human Interest, Martinsville (Martinsville, Virginia)
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Martinsville Speedway announces 2012 race dates
The 2012 NASCAR Sprint Cup races at the Martinsville Speedway will take place on the same weekends as the 2011 season.
The speedway announced Monday that the 2012 Goody's Fast Pain Relief 500 will take place April 1. The 2012 Tums Fast Relief 500 will...Tags: Auto Racing, NASCAR
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Former VSP Sergeant hangs up his holster for a job at the Speedway
Brannock Named Director Of Operations At Martinsville Speedway
MARTINSVILLE, Va. (September 27, 2011) – Matthew Brannock, a 12-year veteran of the Virginia State Police, has been named Director of Operations for Martinsville Speedway.
Brannock,...Tags: Memorial Day, Armed Forces, Murder, Unrest, Conflicts and War, Virginia Tech
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Actor Gary Sinise to perform concert in Martinsville
Actor Gary Sinise announced Thursday that his band will perform a concert in Martinsville.
The concert will raise money for Marine Cpl. J.B. Kerns, a triple amputee from Ararat.
Money from the concert will go toward helping Kerns build a smart home....Tags: Concerts, Martinsville (Martinsville, Virginia), Celebrities, Injuries and Wounds, Music
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Hundreds of race fans come to Martinsville Speedway early
ReporterIn a campground that comfortably fits 1,500 recreational vehicles, only a couple hundred are in place. But Martinsville Speedway personnel aren't worried. The big race is Sunday and this group of RV's is a bigger turnout that what was expected. One... -
Expect traffic delays if you're driving near Martinsville this weekend
If you're traveling later this week near Martinsville, you may want to prepare for traffic delays. NASCAR will be racing at Martinsville Speedway from Friday through Sunday. The Virginia Department of Transportation says it will be placing signs and...
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Martinsville Race Traffic
Suggestions from the Virginia Department of Transportation on Martinsville Race traffic this weekend: VDOT REMINDS RACE FANS TO FOLLOW SIGNS TO REDUCE TRAFFIC CONGESTION AT MARTINSVILLE SPEEDWAY The Virginia Department of Transportation...Tags: Travel Alerts, Sports, Virginia Department of Transportation, Travel, Road Transportation
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Facility updates for fans at Martinsville Speedway
Weekend Anchor/ReporterRace fans will notice some big changes at the Martinsville Speedway this weekend. It's all in an effort to improve the fan experience. The facilities got a $1.5 million update. The changes were also made to keep the two NASCAR Sprint Cup...Tags: Politics, Elections, Sports, Hot Dogs, Auto Racing
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NASCAR driver Greg Biffle makes a pit stop in Martinsville
ProducerNASCAR driver Greg Biffle was at the Martinsville Speedway on Tuesday. But this pit stop wasn't for racing, it was for health. The Biff spoke to almost two thousand elementary school students about the importance of physical fitness. The group...Tags: Athletes, Sports, Health, Greg Biffle, Auto Racing
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