MARTINSVILLE, Va. — Martinsville Speedway will once again host NASCAR’s biggest and most prestigious Late Model Stock Car race, the ValleyStar Credit Union 300, on Saturday, Sept. 26.
The famed short track will continue to be the setting for the finale of the Virginia Triple Crown presented by FloRacing, where one driver will be named champion under the lights of Martinsville Speedway.
“The ValleyStar Credit Union 300 is an event that our fans and everyone at Martinsville Speedway eagerly awaits every year,” said Clay Campbell, President of Martinsville Speedway. “It embodies a rich history of tradition, grit, and perseverance, all coming together in one unforgettable race, and not only does it offer the chance to celebrate a race winner, but also a Triple Crown Champion.”
Last year marked 30 years of the of the Triple Crown finale race as well as 10 years of the longstanding partnership between ValleyStar Credit Union and Martinsville Speedway. The partnership dates back to 2015 when the company was first named entitlement sponsor for the ValleyStar Credit Union 300.
After a rough and tough battle on track, Landon Pembelton secured his second Grandfather Clock trophy in the 2025 race, winning the 30th Anniversary edition of the ValleyStar Credit Union 300 at Martinsville Speedway.
Pembelton battled his way through all 200 laps of NASCAR’s biggest and most prestigious Late Model Stock Car race, navigating cautions, weather and the rest of the field to earn the victory. This marks Pembelton’s second ValleyStar Credit Union 300 win, previously winning in 2021.
While Pembleton earned the Grandfather Clock, two-time NASCAR Local Racing Series Powered by O’Reilly Auto Parts Champion Connor Hall finished 11th in the field in the final leg of the Virginia Triple Crown presented by FloRacing, giving him the edge he needed and ultimately earning the title of Triple Crown Champion.
