NASCAR is finally returning to short track racing. After a flurry if speedway races, road course events, and a couple of intermediate tracks, the circus now heads to Martinsville Speedway. This historic half-mile circuit is ready to host the seventh race of the 2025 NASCAR season, and with its history dating back to 1949, it remains a fan-favorite race track.

This half-mile track, famous for its unique paperclip shape, has only 12 degrees of banking in the corners and no banking on the straights. This track is a true testament of driver skill and talent, with a little bit of rubbing and bumping encouraged here, and the stakes are, as always, high.

Full NASCAR Martinsville weekend schedule

The action at Martinsville begins on Friday, March 28, with the NASCAR Truck Series. The NCTS Race at Martinsville practice session begins at 2:05 PM ET, followed by qualifying at 3:10 PM ET. The Truck Series race, the Boys & Girls Club of the Blue Ridge 200, will take place at 7:30 p.m. ET. Meanwhile, the Xfinity Series starts on Friday with the Practice session at 4:30 p.m. ET and Qualifying session at 5:35 p.m. ET. 

Saturday, March 29, also features a packed schedule with NASCAR Cup Series practice starting at 2:05 p.m. ET and the Cup Series qualifying session at 3:10 p.m. ET. This will be followed by the Xfinity Series race, the US Marine Corps 250, starting at 5 p.m. ET. 

The main event of the weekend, the NASCAR Cup Series race, the Cook Out 400, will start at 4:00 PM ET, where drivers will battle each other for glory for a distance of 210.4 miles over 400 laps.

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Where to watch & ticket information

Fans can watch the races on a mix of FOX, FS1, The CW, and Amazon Prime Video. The Truck Series race will air on FOX, the Xfinity race on The CW, and the Cup Series race on FS1. Cup Series practice and qualifying will be available on Amazon Prime Video. For those listening on the go, MRN and the NASCAR Radio Network will provide live radio coverage.

However, for those attending in person, ticket prices vary. A Sunday Cup Series pass costs between $41 and $267 for adults, while a full weekend grandstand pass ranges from $86 to $159. Xfinity race tickets range from $38 to $78. Truck Series race tickets on Friday also cost between $22 and $77.

Weather report at Martinsville

The weather this weekend at Martinsville Speedway looks promising for a good racing weekend. On Friday, temperatures are expected to be in the mid-60s, with a slight chance of rain. Saturday is expected to be a little warmer, with temperatures hovering in the 70s, along with a minimal chance of rain. Sunday, the track could see morning showers and the chance of rain during the Cook Out 400 is about 35-40%. Temperatures will also notch up, along with an increase in humidity.

Driver lineup & entry list

This year’s Cook Out 400 will feature 38 drivers, meaning every entry will qualify. Open teams entries this year are Rolex 24 and Baja 1000 winner Burt Myers in the number 50 Chevy for Team AmeriVet, and Casey Mears, who last participated in a Cup race back in 2019, will race in number 66 Ford for Garage 66.

Tailgating Policies and RV Camping

Martinsville Speedway offers a great tailgating experience, with RV parking available in multiple places throughout the track. To secure an RV spot, fans must purchase at least two race tickets. Reserved camping prices start from $100, depending on location, and additional fees depend on extra space and amenities. Tent camping is also allowed under similar conditions.

For those looking for a complete race weekend experience, the spacious campgrounds provide great spots for tailgating. With the track being one of the smallest tracks of the season, fans are never far away from the action.