🎯 Championship Weekend at Martinsville: Clay Campbell Previews the High-Stakes ActionFrom iHeart Radio, Scott Stevens sat down with Clay Campbell, Track President of Martinsville Speedway, to preview one of the most anticipated weekends in NASCAR — the Xfinity 500 and the final playoff elimination races before the championship showdown.🏁 Four Races, One Epic WeekendMartinsville isn’t just hosting the NASCAR Cup Series — it’s the stage for a four-race spectacle. The weekend kicks off with the Modifieds, followed by the Craftsman Truck Series on Friday night, the Xfinity Series on Saturday, and the Cup Series on Sunday. Each race is a playoff pressure cooker, especially Sunday’s Round of 8, where only four drivers will advance to the championship.“You come in here with eight and you leave with four — that is high pressure,” Campbell said. “And what better place to have high pressure than Martinsville Speedway?”🔥 Expect the UnexpectedCampbell compared Martinsville to Talladega in one key way: unpredictability. With 40 cars packed onto the half-mile oval, anything can happen — and often does. But unlike Talladega, Martinsville puts more control in the hands of the driver.“Christopher Bell told me he loves Martinsville because he has input on what happens,” Campbell shared.🎉 Fan Experience Like No OtherMartinsville isn’t just about racing — it’s about immersion. Fans can expect a jam-packed Midway with souvenir trailers, musical acts, and Q&A sessions. Those with pre-race passes can walk the track, sign the start/finish line, and get up close with drivers like Ryan Blaney, Brad Keselowski, Kyle Busch, and Todd Gilliland.And don’t miss Sunday’s national anthem performed by the 300-member Liberty University Marching Band — a spectacle in itself.🌭 Hot Dogs & Grandfather ClocksNo Martinsville weekend is complete without its legendary hot dogs. Campbell estimates 50,000 to 60,000 will be sold over the weekend. And of course, every driver — championship contender or not — wants to win the iconic grandfather clock trophy.“It’s the most sought-after trophy in all of motorsports — maybe all of sports,” Campbell said, teasing a new clock design debuting in 2026.💸 Affordable Fun for the Whole FamilyIn an era of skyrocketing ticket prices, Martinsville remains one of the most affordable major sporting events. Cup Series tickets start at just $45.“Where else can you see a major sporting event for that price?” Campbell asked. “Go to martinsvillespeedway.com or call 877-RACETICS to grab your tickets.”🎧 Listen InCatch the full interview with Clay Campbell and hear more about the excitement, strategy, and behind-the-scenes magic of Martinsville’s championship weekend. Click here to listen to the full audio.

Scott Stevens talks to 2023 NHRA Funny Car Champion and Virginia native, Matt Hagan. Hagan is a 4-time Funny Car champion!  He is returning to zMAX Dragway in Charlotte as last year’s 4-wide winner and looking for his first win of the season as he prepares for the American Rebel Light 4-Wde Nationals at zMAX Dragway this weekend!  (April 25th through 27th)

Interview Podcast: Talking Racing with Scott Stevens
Recorded March 28, 2025
Guests: NASCAR CUP Series driver Ross Chastain 

In this episode of "Talking Racing," Scott Stevens is joined by NASCAR CUP Series driver Ross Chastain to discuss the upcoming weekend of racing at Martinsville. Ross and Scott remember "The Wall Ride" of 2022 at Martinsville and the impact it had on his season and the race. He also delves into the unique challenges presented by Martinsville Speedway and explains why the Cookout 400's 400 laps, instead of the usual 500, could be advantageous for drivers.

To listen to the full interview, press the play (>) button below, or visit the "Talking Racing" podcast with Scott Stevens.

Interview Podcast: Talking Racing with Scott Stevens
Recorded Prior to: March 23, 2025
Guests: NASCAR CUP Series driver Christopher Bell and Martinsville Speedway President Clay Campbell

In this episode of "Talking Racing," Scott Stevens is joined by NASCAR CUP Series driver Christopher Bell and Martinsville Speedway President Clay Campbell to discuss the upcoming weekend of racing at Martinsville. Christopher Bell shares insights into his recent "Threepeat" winning streak and the disappointment of falling short of achieving four consecutive wins. He also delves into the unique challenges presented by Martinsville Speedway and explains why the Cookout 400's 400 laps, instead of the usual 500, could be advantageous for drivers.

To listen to the full interview, press the play (>) button below, or visit the "Talking Racing" podcast with Scott Stevens.

The final race of the season before the championship for The Craftsman Truck Series, Xfinity Series and the Cup Series is this weekend at Martinsville!

Scott Stevens talks racing with Clay Campbell, track president at Martinsville Speedway, about the next two upcoming racing weekends including the final race before the NASCAR championship weekend!

We talk with Clay Campbell, track president at Martinsville Speedway, about the upcoming races at Martinsville Speedway, as well as this past weekend at Bristol Motor Speedway.  There are great packages of affordable tickets and experiences available for the racing weekend that Clay tells us about.  Listen to the podcast below by pressing the play (>) button.  More information on the races and ticket packages available at www.MartinsvilleSpeedway.com or call 877-race-tix  (877-722-3849).

With 3 races to go, we talk about the final NASCAR Playoffs race before Champions are crowned in Phoenix at Martinsville Speedway! A big weekend of racing October 26th through 29th. There will be only 4 drivers in the running for the championship heading into the final at Pheonix after the cup race in Martinsville! We talk to Martinsville Speedway Track President, Clay Campbell, about the playoffs and all the excitement of race weekend at Martinsville. More information on race weekend including tickets HERE. Listen to the podcast by pressing the play (>) button below.

Scott Stevens catches up one more time with Clay Campbell, long time track President at Martinsville Speedway about Saturday's Valley Star Credit Union 300, Late Model Stock Car race. Drivers from all over the region come to try and win the big purse and that legendary grandfather clock! (Listen)

Scott Stevens talks with Clay Campbell, Track President at Martinsville Speedway, about the upcoming Late Model races at Martinsville Speedway on September 23rd. Over 100 of the best Late Model drivers from all over the east coast will converge to be one of the 40 that start the 200 lap event on Saturday night under the lights. It is the biggest most prestigious event for Late Model Stock drivers all year and they all come with the hope of walking away with not only the largest winners purse in their division, but that famous grandfather clock just like the Cup racers can win!