The NASCAR Martinsville 2026 race weekend schedule covers three national-series races from October 30 to November 1 at Martinsville Speedway. NASCAR published its Chase weekend guide on October 29, bringing together event information, links and results resources. As of that publication date, all three races remain upcoming, so race results are not yet available.
The confirmed sequence is Trucks on Friday, the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series on Saturday and the Cup Series Xfinity 500 on Sunday. However, exact session start times are not included in the verified details available for this report; check the official timetable linked below before travelling or setting a recording.
What is the NASCAR Martinsville 2026 race weekend schedule?
The 2026 Martinsville NASCAR schedule puts one national-series race on each day of the weekend. Meanwhile, Saturday also includes Cup practice and qualifying, according to NASCAR’s viewing guide.
| Date | Series or session | Race or activity | Listed US coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday, October 30, 2026 | Craftsman Truck Series | Truck Series race | FS1 |
| Saturday, October 31, 2026 | Cup Series | Practice and qualifying | truTV and HBO Max |
| Saturday, October 31, 2026 | O’Reilly Auto Parts Series | Series race | The CW and ESPN Unlimited |
| Sunday, November 1, 2026 | Cup Series | Xfinity 500 | NBC and HBO Max |
Use NASCAR’s official Martinsville weekend schedule for the detailed running order and latest times. Keep practice, qualifying and race starts separate when building your viewing plan.
For another US stock-car story, our Daytona Veterans Day Classic driver announcement covers Ford’s confirmed 12-driver lineup. That is a separate event, not part of the Martinsville timetable.
What time does the Martinsville Cup race start?
The Xfinity 500 takes place on Sunday, November 1. However, the verified research supplied for this report does not establish an exact green-flag time, so we are not publishing an unverified hour.
For the Xfinity 500 2026 start time, consult NASCAR’s live weekend schedule. Check both the race listing and the broadcaster’s programme listing, because coverage can begin before the race itself.
Also confirm the time zone shown beside each session. A timetable entry without that context can produce a missed start, especially for fans watching outside the United States.
This distinction matters throughout the weekend. Saturday’s Cup practice and qualifying are separate from Saturday’s O’Reilly Series race, even though both appear on the same day’s programme.
What channel is the NASCAR Martinsville race on?
The Martinsville NASCAR TV schedule 2026 splits coverage across several outlets. NASCAR lists Friday’s Truck race on FS1, Saturday’s O’Reilly Series race on The CW and ESPN Unlimited, and Sunday’s Cup race on NBC and HBO Max.
Meanwhile, Cup practice and qualifying appear on truTV and HBO Max on Saturday. Those listings cover different sessions from the Saturday race, so check the programme title rather than relying on the date alone.
Consult NASCAR’s official TV and streaming guide for current coverage details. These are US listings; they do not establish broadcast availability in other countries.
Before the weekend, check that your television package or streaming account includes the relevant service. Also confirm the listed programme time directly with that outlet rather than treating a race-day date as a broadcast start.
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What races are part of the Martinsville NASCAR weekend?
Three national series feature: the Craftsman Truck Series, O’Reilly Auto Parts Series and Cup Series. However, the official sources disagree on the Friday race’s name.
NASCAR’s schedule calls it the Black’s Tire 200, while Martinsville Speedway’s page calls it the Black’s Tire 250. Therefore, this report identifies it as the Truck Series race and does not treat either distance as settled.
That discrepancy does not change the confirmed Friday date. Nevertheless, fans should check the latest official event listing before relying on a race name or distance.
Sunday’s Cup event is the Xfinity 500. Despite that event name, Saturday’s national-series race is listed under the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series.
Where is Martinsville Speedway?
Martinsville Speedway is in Martinsville, Virginia, United States. Its oval measures 0.526 miles, approximately 847 metres, giving newcomers a useful sense of the venue’s compact scale.
For attendance planning, use the speedway’s official weekend schedule to check gate openings and on-site activities. A race start does not tell you when spectator access begins.
Ticket prices, remaining availability and detailed access instructions are not established in the verified material for this report. Therefore, confirm those directly before committing to travel.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the 2026 NASCAR race weekend at Martinsville?
The weekend runs from October 30 to November 1, 2026. Trucks race Friday, the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series races Saturday, and the Cup Series Xfinity 500 takes place Sunday.
How can I stream the 2026 Martinsville NASCAR races?
NASCAR lists ESPN Unlimited for Saturday’s O’Reilly Series race and HBO Max for Sunday’s Cup race. Saturday’s Cup practice and qualifying also appear on HBO Max. Friday’s Truck race is listed on FS1.
Are Martinsville race results available yet?
As of October 29, 2026, results for this weekend are not yet available because the races have not taken place. Check NASCAR’s official weekend guide after each event.
Why does the Friday Truck race have two different names?
NASCAR’s schedule lists the Black’s Tire 200, while the speedway page lists the Black’s Tire 250. The verified sources do not resolve that discrepancy, so this report does not confirm a race distance.
Bottom line
Martinsville’s confirmed plan is straightforward: Trucks on October 30, O’Reilly Series on October 31 and Cup on November 1. However, check official session times and coverage before heading out, and treat results as pending until racing concludes. For GPS recording on your own drives, explore TripRank’s iOS driving companion on the App Store.
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