MARTINSVILLE, Va. — Martinsville Speedway will once again host NASCAR’s biggest, richest and most prestigious late model stock car race, the ValleyStar Credit Union 300, on Saturday, Sept. 27.
The famed short track will continue to be the setting for the finale of the Virginia Late Model Triple Crown, where one driver will be named champion under the lights of Martinsville Speedway.
“The ValleyStar Credit Union 300 is a race both our fans and all of us here at Martinsville Speedway look forward to each year,” said Clay Campbell, president of Martinsville Speedway. “It’s years of tradition, toughness and determination all wrapped up into one event, with the opportunity to crown not only a race winner, but a Virginia Triple Crown Champion too.”
This year marks 10 years of the longstanding partnership between ValleyStar Credit Union and Martinsville Speedway, dating back to 2015 when the company was first named entitlement sponsor for the ValleyStar Credit Union 300.
“Our partnership with the racetrack is a natural extension of our 72 years of dedicated support to the Martinsville community,” said Mike Warrell, CEO, ValleyStar Credit Union. “By partnering with Clay and his exceptional team, together we can provide a positive impact on the residents of Martinsville and surrounding areas. We look forward to continuing this tradition of excellence and community support.”
After coming close in his first two attempts at winning the biggest and richest late model stock car race, two-time CARS Tour champion Carson Kvapil secured the victory last year, earning his first ValleyStar Credit Union 300 win in an overtime shootout.
Kvapil drove from the front row after winning his qualifying race and stayed towards the front of the field nearly the whole competition, taking control with around 70 laps to go and besting fellow drivers Mike Looney and Treyten Lapcevich.
While Kvapil kept busy in the lead, Peyton Sellers bid his time and eventually secured his fifth Virginia Late Model Triple Crown Title under the lights in Martinsville.
