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đŻ 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 â the Xfinity 500 and the final playoff elimination races before the championship showdown.đ Four Races, One Epic WeekendMartinsville isnât just hosting the NASCAR Cup Series â itâs 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 Sundayâs Round of 8, where only four drivers will advance to the championship.âYou come in here with eight and you leave with four â that is high pressure,â Campbell said. âAnd what better place to have high pressure than Martinsville Speedway?âđĽ Expect the UnexpectedCampbell compared Martinsville to Talladega in one key way: unpredictability. With 40 cars packed onto the half-mile oval, anything can happen â and often does. But unlike Talladega, Martinsville puts more control in the hands of the driver.âChristopher Bell told me he loves Martinsville because he has input on what happens,â Campbell shared.đ Fan Experience Like No OtherMartinsville isnât just about racing â itâs 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 donât miss Sundayâs national anthem performed by the 300-member Liberty University Marching Band â a spectacle in itself.đ 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 â championship contender or not â wants to win the iconic grandfather clock trophy.âItâs the most sought-after trophy in all of motorsports â maybe all of sports,â Campbell said, teasing a new clock design debuting in 2026.đ¸ 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.âWhere else can you see a major sporting event for that price?â Campbell asked. âGo to martinsvillespeedway.com or call 877-RACETICS to grab your tickets.âđ§ Listen InCatch the full interview with Clay Campbell and hear more about the excitement, strategy, and behind-the-scenes magic of Martinsvilleâs 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 yearâs 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!
Richmond last weekend, Bristol on the dirt this weekend then Martinsville April 14th through 16th... it's NASCAR's most action-packed month! Scott Stevens talks about all the racing action upcoming, including talking about the controversy around Ross Chastain, who last year's "Hail Melon" last lap at Martinsville, is a now illegal move. Ross is also being criticized for being overly aggressive. Sound familiar? Some of the biggest winners in the history of NASCAR had that kind of reputation. All this and those famous Martinsville Speedway hotdogs on today's discussion!
Scott Stevens talks to the President at Martinsville Speedway, Clay Campbell, about the "Hail Melon" move pulled off by Ross Chastain last fall at Martinsville. NASCAR has essentially banned the video-game move he used to race his way into the championship finale. Plus we talk about the big racing weekend April 14th through 16th when all 3 of NASCARS top classes race. Craftsman Truck Series Friday night, Xfinity Saturday night and Cup on Sunday afternoon.
In this weekends show, Scott Stevens speaks with Sportsman drivers Jamie Sweeney, Daryn Cochram who both were winners in the sportsman races last weekend. He also speaks with Dale Cline and Daryn Cochram about the altercation between the two of them in the second Sportsman race last week.
This week, Scott Stevens talks to Doodle Lang from the Mod-4's, Daryn Cochram and Karl Budzefski from Sportsman, and Mike Looney and Kyle Dudley from the Late Model Stock Car division.
Motor Mile Speedway hosts the Jelly Belly 250 on April 16, 2022. Scott welcomes guests from that week, and other upcoming events at Motor Mile!
This week host Scott Stevens talks to drivers Casey Cupp and Drew Bond, Motor Mile Dragway manager Daniel Via about upcoming activities at the dragway, and Pulaski County Administrator Johnathan Sweet about the April 9th "Pulaski County Play Outside 250.". Discussions a
This week, Scott Stevens talks local racing at Motor Mile Speedway with President and CEO of Motor Mile Speedway and the Rusty Wallace Racing Experience, Mark Ebert, as well as drivers John Songer from the UCARs, Brittany Cockram from Mod-4's as well as her father Daryn Cockram from the Sportsman division, and 2019 Champion Mike Looney from the Late Model's. All as we are one week away from the Ice Out Opener next week, Saturday March 4th. Gates open for the Ice Out at noon, racing starts at 2! Tickets and info: https://www.motormilespeedway.com/
Now only 2 weeks away from the Ice Out Opener, Scott Stevens talks racing at Motor Mile Speedway with Track President and CEO Mark Ebert, Super Stock driver Hank Turman, and Late Model Stock Car Driver and owner Lee Puliam!
This week, host Scott Stevens talks to 2021 Mod-4 champion Doodle Lang, U-Car champion Peyton Howell and the Late Model Stock Car Champion Kres VanDyke. Each driver discusses their success last year at Motor Mile Speedway, their plans for this year and the rule changes for 2022 and how they will impact them.
Scott Stevens, the new track announcer at Motor Mile Speedway, talks about the upcoming season and all the big plans at Motor Mile Speedway with President and CEO Mark Ebert, plus chats with some of the big winners from last season including car owner Garry Davis, and drivers Ray Sowers, Cory Dunn and Kyle Barnes.
We talk to Rusty Wallace about "Rusty Wallace Night" at Motor Mile Speedway in Radford this Saturday night, the Rusty Wallace Racing Experience, changes this year and next with NASCAR Cup racing and more!
We talk to Rusty Wallace about "Rusty Wallace Night" at Motor Mile Speedway in Radford this Saturday night, the Rusty Wallace Racing Experience, changes this year and next with NASCAR Cup racing and more!
We talk racing with Clay Campbell, President of Martinsville Speedway, about the return of racing for fans at Martinsville! Night races!
iHeartRadio's Scott Stevens talks racing with William Byron. William Byron currently competes full-time in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series, driving the No. 24 Unifirst Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 for Hendrick Motorsports. He won the Sunoco Rookie of the Year award in the 2016 NASCAR Truck Series season. The following season he won both the 2017 NASCAR Xfinity Series Championship and 2017 Sunoco Rookie of the Year for that division.. Byron is currently the youngest full-time driver in NASCAR's top series.
William talks to Scott about his recent success at such a young age, driving the legendary number 24, and the pressure that comes with being in that iconic car, as well as the upcoming race at Martinsville and what it is like to drive there.
Scott Stevens talks to Robert Hight about the upcoming NRRA Virginia Nationals at Virginia Motorsports Park. The NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series had a memorable return to Virginia Motorsports Park in 2018 and is set to power back to the fan-favorite track in 2019 for the second annual NHRA Virginia Nationals, May 17-19.
Scott Stevens (recovering from the flu) Talks Springtime Racing At Martinsville with Clay Campbell, Track President.
Inaugural Virginia NHRA Nationals, the 10th of 24 events in the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series. Drivers in four categories â Top Fuel, Funny Car, Pro Stock, and Pro Stock Motorcycle â earn points leading to 2018 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series world championships. Competition also will be featured in the NHRA Lucas Oil Series, and the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by J&A Service.
iHeartRadio Roanoke-Lynchburg's biggest lifelong race fan Scott Stevens talks to his old buddy Clay Campbell, Track President at Martinsville Speedway, about this weekendâs upcoming race. The two discuss the recent success of Kevin Harvick, current Champ Marin Truex Jr., newcomer Bubba Wallace Jr. and more!
iHeartRadio Roanoke-Lynchburg's biggest lifelong race fan Scott Stevens talks to his old buddy Clay Campbell, Track President at Martinsville Speedway, about this weekendâs upcoming race. The two discuss the recent success of Kevin Harvick, current Champ Marin Truex Jr., newcomer Bubba Wallace Jr. and more!
iHeartRadio Roanoke-Lynchburg's biggest lifelong race fan Scott Stevens talks to his old buddy Clay Campbell, Track President at Martinsville Speedway, about this weekendâs upcoming race. The two discuss the recent success of Kevin Harvick, current Champ Marin Truex Jr., newcomer Bubba Wallace Jr. and more!
Joe Johnson talks to Darrel (Bubba) Wallace about his first full season driving in the Cup, and about driving the legendary number 43!
Scott Stevens talks to Martinsville Speedway's track President Clay Campbell about race weekend October 28 and 29, the new lights at Martinsville and Dale Jr.'s last race there as a driver.
Scott Stevens talks to Clay Campbell, track president at Martinsville Speedway, about the upcoming fall races at Martinsville including the first ever night race under the new lights at Martinsville!