Prepare for a full day of action at Martinsville Speedway in Ridgeway, Virginia, renowned as “The Paperclip”. Saturday, April 7, will feature multiple events, including NASCAR Cup Series practice starting at 4:35 p.m. EDT, followed by qualifying at 5:20 p.m. Fox Sports 2 will broadcast both events, available for streaming on Sling TV and DirecTV Stream.
Subsequent to qualifying, the NASCAR Xfinity Series will kick off the DUDE Wipes 250 at 7:30 p.m. On Sunday, the Cook Out 400 at Martinsville Speedway will commence at 3 p.m. EDT, following an hour-long practice session. FS1 will air both events, also accessible for streaming on Sling TV and DirecTV Stream.
This marks the first of two visits to Martinsville Speedway, with the next race scheduled for November 3, a week prior to the championship race. The Sunday race, the eighth of the 2024 season, is slated for 400 laps around the 0.526-mile oval, totaling 210.4 miles.
Utilizing a group qualifying session due to the track not being a superspeedway, drivers will each have two timed laps instead of one, as customary for short track races. Kyle Larson clinched victory in the previous year’s race, showcasing a thrilling performance with a late-race two-tire pit stop strategy.
Denny Hamlin of Joe Gibbs Racing has been a standout performer recently, securing wins in the last two races, both held at short tracks. With sunny weather forecasted for both days, fans can expect an exciting weekend of racing action.