Martinsville - Xfinity 500
Martinsville serves as the ninth playoff race in the NASCAR Cup Series Chase, a decisive point in the championship battle. At just 0.526 miles, Martinsville is the shortest track in NASCAR, a characteristic combined with 12 degrees of banking in each of the four turns and no banking on the straights that creates its unique racing identity. The track is famous for close-quarters racing where drivers lean on each other lap after lap - a battle that earned it the nickname "Half-Mile of Mayhem". Martinsville holds the distinction of being the only track to have hosted NASCAR Cup Series races every year since the division's inception in 1949. Beyond a paving in 1955 and the addition of concrete lanes in the 12-degree banked corners 21 years later, Martinsville remains in the same configuration it was when first opened.
Schedule
| Start | Session | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05:00 | Qualifying | 1 Jan 1900 | Finished |
| 19:00 | Xfinity 500 | 1 Nov 2026 |
All times in Europe/London.
Where to watch
Start: 1 Nov 2026, 19:00 (Europe/London)
Broadcasters usually go on air 15 to 30 minutes before the start.
- Sportdigital pay TV 🇩🇪 Germany Rennen live
- Motorvision+ subscription 🇩🇪 Germany Rennen live und als Aufzeichnung
Tickets
Qualifying and starting grid
The qualifying result will appear here as soon as it is available.
Race result
The race result will appear here once the race has finished.
Drivers' standings 2026
| # | Driver | Team | Points | Wins |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Denny Hamlin | Joe Gibbs Racing | 1.233 | 5 |
| 2 | Ryan Blaney | Team Penske | 1.115 | 3 |
| 3 | Ty Gibbs | Joe Gibbs Racing | 1.026 | 2 |
| 4 | Kyle Larson | Hendrick Motorsports | 1.015 | 3 |
| 5 | Chase Briscoe | Joe Gibbs Racing | 1.011 | 3 |
| 6 | Tyler Reddick | 23XI Racing | 1.010 | 5 |
| 7 | Christopher Bell | Joe Gibbs Racing | 990 | 1 |
| 8 | Joey Logano | Team Penske | 884 | 5 |
| 9 | Austin Cindric | Team Penske | 826 | 0 |
| 10 | Chase Elliott | Hendrick Motorsports | 812 | 2 |
| 11 | Carson Hocevar | Spire Motorsports | 801 | 1 |
| 12 | William Byron | Hendrick Motorsports | 799 | 0 |
| 13 | Daniel Suárez | Spire Motorsports | 787 | 1 |
| 14 | Ryan Preece | RFK Racing | 783 | 1 |
| 15 | Bubba Wallace | 23XI Racing | 777 | 0 |
| 16 | Chris Buescher | RFK Racing | 769 | 0 |
| 17 | Shane Van Gisbergen | Trackhouse Racing | 711 | 2 |
| 18 | Ross Chastain | Trackhouse Racing | 626 | 0 |
| 19 | Brad Keselowski | RFK Racing | 624 | 0 |
| 20 | Michael McDowell | Spire Motorsports | 599 | 0 |
| 21 | Todd Gilliland | Front Row Motorsports | 570 | 0 |
| 22 | Erik Jones | Legacy Motor Club | 566 | 0 |
| 23 | Austin Dillon | Richard Childress Racing | 541 | 0 |
| 24 | AJ Allmendinger | Kaulig Racing | 527 | 0 |
| 25 | Josh Berry | Wood Brothers Racing | 527 | 0 |
| 26 | Alex Bowman | Hendrick Motorsports | 492 | 0 |
| 27 | Zane Smith | Front Row Motorsports | 477 | 0 |
| 28 | John H. Nemechek | Legacy Motor Club | 465 | 0 |
| 29 | Ricky Stenhouse Jr | HYAK Motorsports | 458 | 0 |
| 30 | Riley Herbst | 23XI Racing | 443 | 0 |
| 31 | Noah Gragson | Front Row Motorsports | 392 | 0 |
| 32 | Cole Custer | Haas Factory Team | 390 | 0 |
| 33 | Ty Dillon | Kaulig Racing | 338 | 0 |
| 34 | Connor Zilisch | Trackhouse Racing | 320 | 0 |
| 35 | Cody Ware | Rick Ware Racing | 221 | 0 |
| 36 | Kyle Busch | Richard Childress Racing | 188 | 0 |
| 37 | Casey Mears | Beard Motorsports | 11 | 0 |
| 38 | Kevin Magnussen | Trackhouse Racing | 11 | 0 |
| 39 | Jimmie Johnson | Legacy Motor Club | 9 | 0 |
| 40 | Katherine Legge | Live Fast Motorsports | 8 | 0 |
Teams' standings 2026
| # | Team | Points | Wins |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joe Gibbs Racing | 4.260 | 11 |
| 2 | Hendrick Motorsports | 3.118 | 5 |
| 3 | Team Penske | 2.825 | 8 |
| 4 | 23XI Racing | 2.230 | 7 |
| 5 | Spire Motorsports | 2.187 | 2 |
| 6 | RFK Racing | 2.176 | 1 |
| 7 | Trackhouse Racing | 1.668 | 2 |
| 8 | Front Row Motorsports | 1.439 | 0 |
| 9 | Legacy Motor Club | 1.040 | 0 |
| 10 | Kaulig Racing | 865 | 0 |
| 11 | Richard Childress Racing | 729 | 0 |
| 12 | Wood Brothers Racing | 527 | 0 |
| 13 | HYAK Motorsports | 458 | 0 |
| 14 | Haas Factory Team | 390 | 0 |
| 15 | Rick Ware Racing | 221 | 0 |
| 16 | Live Fast Motorsports | 11 | 0 |
| 17 | Garage 66 | 6 | 0 |
| 18 | Beard Motorsports | 5 | 0 |
| 19 | NY Racing Team | 4 | 0 |
About this race
Martinsville - Xfinity 500 is a round of the NASCAR Cup Series 2026 season, scheduled for Sunday, 1 November 2026. The venue is Martinsville Speedway.
The circuit is located in Ridgeway, United States and measures 0.847 kilometres, has 4 corners and opened in 1947.
The Martinsville Speedway is a 0.847 km oval track located in Ridgeway, Virginia, built in 1947. With its distinctive paperclip shape and banking of only 12 degrees in the turns, it ranks among the shortest and most technically demanding tracks in the NASCAR Cup Series. The Martinsville Speedway's surface is unique: the straightaways are paved with asphalt, while the turns are covered with concrete. Since its founding in 1947, the track has continuously hosted NASCAR events, making it the only racing facility on the entire NASCAR circuit since its inception in 1948.
Coverage comes from 2 providers, listed in the broadcast section.
Tickets are sold by the organiser; the link is in the tickets section above.
Frequently asked questions
When does Martinsville - Xfinity 500 start?
Martinsville - Xfinity 500 starts on Sunday, 1 November 2026 at 19:00 central European time.
Where does Martinsville - Xfinity 500 take place?
The venue is Martinsville Speedway in Ridgeway.
Where can I watch Martinsville - Xfinity 500?
In Germany Sportdigital, Motorvision+ carry the broadcast.
More in the calendar
Other races at this circuit
- Xfinity Martinsville 31 Oct 2026
- Trucks Martinsville 30 Oct 2026
- NASCAR Martinsville - Cook Out 400 29 Mar 2026
- Xfinity Martinsville - NFPA 250 28 Mar 2026