MARTINSVILLE, Va. (WFXR) — Martinsville Speedway and the Whelen Mazda MX-5 Cup presented by Michelin Wednesday announced that the spec series will hold an exhibition race as part of the 2024 NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour season finale event on Saturday, Oct. 26. Executives and drivers representing both series gathered at Martinsville Speedway Wednesday for the special announcement.
The event will be a 300-lap doubleheader called the ‘Virginia is for Racing Lovers 300’ with the Mazda MX-5 Cup taking to the track for 100 laps, directly followed by the 200-lap finale of the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour championship. The Virginia is for Racing Lovers 300 will be the first ever race on an oval circuit for MX-5 Cup.
