Brace Yourself for NASCAR's High-Octane Saturday at Martinsville Speedway

Gear up, NASCAR fans! Martinsville Speedway is setting the stage for an adrenaline-pumped Saturday with both the Cup teams burning rubber in practice and qualifying sessions, prefacing an epic Xfinity Series clash. It's the seventh race of the season, and with Chandler Smith and Austin Hill each bagging two wins thus far, the competition is blazing hot! But that's not all – John Hunter Nemechek and Kyle Larson have also claimed glory with a win apiece, cranking up the pressure in this high-octane race series. Don't miss a beat, as these titans clash for dominance on the vaunted track!

Ready for some stunning weather for the race? The forecast promises mostly sunny skies with a comfortable 58 degrees awaiting you. And as the engines roar to life, there's absolutely no chance of rain to dampen the spirits at the start of the Xfinity race.

Track Activity Schedule (All times Eastern)

  • Cup Series: Garage opens from 10:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.

  • Xfinity Series: Garage opens at 3 p.m.

  • 4:35 - 5:20 p.m. — Cup practice (Catch it live on FS2, Motor Racing Network, or SiriusXM NASCAR Radio)

  • 5:20 - 6:30 p.m. — Cup qualifying (Live on FS2, Motor Racing Network, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio)

  • 7:30 p.m. — The intense Xfinity race commences (250 laps, 131.5 miles of pure thrill; catch the action on FS1, MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio)