The NASCAR Cup, Xfinity, and CRAFTSMAN Truck Series are headed to the famed Martinsville Speedway this weekend for an action-packed slate of short track racing. The 0.526-mile “paperclip” oval in Southern Virginia will host all three national touring series.

Cup Series: Cook Out 400 on Sunday, April 7 at 3 p.m. ET on FS1, MRN and SiriusXM

The NASCAR Cup Series takes the spotlight on Sunday with the Cook Out 400. Fresh off his Richmond victory, Denny Hamlin leads Joe Gibbs Racing into Martinsville where he has won five times, most among active drivers.

Hendrick Motorsports will celebrate its 40th anniversary by running ruby red paint schemes on all four cars. Team owner Rick Hendrick will serve as the honorary pace car driver.

Ryan Blaney enters as the defending race winner while Kyle Larson aims to go back-to-back after winning this event last year. A gaggle of young drivers like Josh Berry, Noah Gragson and Ty Gibbs look to earn their first Cup win and the iconic Martinsville grandfather clock trophy.
My Pick: Ty Gibbs

Xfinity Series: DUDE Wipes 250 on Saturday, April 6 at 7:30 p.m. ET on FS1, MRN and SiriusXM

The Xfinity Series kicks off its Dash 4 Cash program at Martinsville on Saturday night. Joe Gibbs Racing’s Chandler Smith aims to keep his hot streak going after consecutive wins at Richmond and Phoenix.

JR Motorsports teammates Justin Allgaier and Brandon Jones will try to snap Martinsville’s streak of 13 consecutive different winners. The duo are the only former winners in the field this weekend. Carson Kvapil will also be making his series debut in the JRM no.88.
My Pick: Sheldon Creed

Truck Series: Long John Silver’s 200 on Friday, April 5 at 7:30 p.m. ET on FS1, MRN and SiriusXM

The Truck Series competes under the lights on Friday in the Long John Silver’s 200. Corey Heim and Grant Enfinger are the only former Martinsville winners entered as the streak of different winners reaches 10 consecutive races.

Australian Supercars star Cam Waters makes his NASCAR debut this weekend, driving for ThorSport Racing. The veteran Matt Crafton is also set to make his 550th career Truck Series start, extending his series record.

With Martinsville’s unique paperclip layout producing intense side-by-side action, all three national series should provide thrilling short track racing this weekend in Virginia.
My Pick: Tyler Ankrum