Race fans traveling to the Martinsville Speedway this weekend should follow recommended traffic patterns as posted on signs and message boards. Traffic is being routed to the speedway in certain patterns in order to minimize overall congestion as much as possible.

• From Roanoke and areas north of Martinsville: Race fans traveling south on Route 220 are asked to take the exit onto Route 58 to Martinsville to reach the track.

• From Danville and areas east of Martinsville: Motorists on the Route 58 Bypass should follow signs directing them to use the track’s back gate. This entrance is located off the bypass, east of the track.

• From Greensboro and areas south of Martinsville: Route 220 northbound traffic will split into three lanes shortly before reaching the speedway. Right lane traffic will be directed to the south parking area. Center lane traffic must proceed to the main gate. All through traffic should use the left lane.

• From Stuart and areas west of Martinsville: Motorists should stay on Route 58 east and follow signs and message boards to the track.

Many signs and changeable message boards will be placed throughout the region by the Virginia Department of Transportation to assist visitors and race fans. As drivers approach the Martinsville area, they can listen to VDOT’s Highway Advisory Radio on AM 1610 for detailed traffic information.

Vehicular and pedestrian traffic will be heavy. Those attending the race should closely follow directional information and plan to arrive early.


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