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The mecca of racing that is Martinsville

By Brett Borden
Special to ESPN SportsTravel

Monday, October 19, 2009

• Photo gallery: Martinsville Speedway | Buy tickets | Track Guide: Martinsville It's shaped like a paper clip and, compared to superspeedways like Daytona and Talladega, it's not much bigger than one. It's all part of what defines Martinsville Speedway and why it has become a mecca for race fans. The motor sports pilgrimage continues this weekend, as the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series makes a whistle-stop at Martinsville for the Tums Fast Relief 500. Race time is 1:30 p.m. Sunday. Tuck ...

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