Martinsville to add lights!

[dpkimmel2001]

Breaking.....

@dustinlong

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#NASCAR ... @MartinsvilleSwy announces it will add lights. Installation will begin after upcoming Cup race.

 

[AdoubleU24]

They definitely coulda used them them last November!

 

[dpkimmel2001]

@jeff_gluck

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Martinsville says the lights are an "insurance policy" for now if the race runs late. Was almost dark when Gordon won last year.

 

[dpkimmel2001]

They definitely coulda used them them last November!

 

[dpkimmel2001]

@jeff_gluck
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Martinsville Speedway will become the first major sports facility in North America with LED lighting.

 

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@jeff_gluck

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Martinsville says the lights are an "insurance policy" for now if the race runs late. Was almost dark when Gordon won last year.

Glad to hear this, hope it's true. Martinsville should be a daytime race in my view.

 

[dpkimmel2001]

Glad to hear this, hope it's true. Martinsville should be a daytime race in my view.

Not exactly ideal temps at night for either of the Martinsville races.

 

[dpkimmel2001]

@bobpockrass
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Clay Campbell says it will be a $5 million project. Says times for 2017 won't change but does give them some options for later start times.

 

[dpkimmel2001]

@MartinsvilleSwy
2m
70 Years, Thousands of Races, It's Time To Light Up Martinsville!

 

[Kiante]

Not exactly ideal temps at night for either of the Martinsville races.

Much yes though on the lights.

A night M'ville race? Yes, much yes.

If they announce it, I would drive to Virginia to be there. No lie.

 

[ChexOrWrex]

Yes!

Now for a night race at Dover

 

[dpkimmel2001]

@bobpockrass
2m
Asked Clay if he thought a Monday night race would be possible, he wouldn't rule it out but said all speculation

 

[dpkimmel2001]

@jeff_gluck
1m
Dale Jr. on lights at Martinsville: "I’d love to have a night race here – any day of the week." Weeknight race, anyone?

 

[dpkimmel2001]

Story on Martinsville lights.....

http://nascar.nbcsports.com/2016/10/12/martinsville-speedway-to-add-lights-for-next-season/

 

[dpkimmel2001]

How about moving the All-Star race here?

Not gonna happen but it'd be great if it did.

 

[dpkimmel2001]

Maybe they could add a roof while they're at it?

Again, not gonna happen but it'd be great if it did.

 

[dpkimmel2001]

@WYcain
4m
.@DaleJr Signing a sample of new LED lighting @MartinsvilleSwy

 

[racingfan7]

A summer Xfinity night race would be great.

 

[RacerrecaR]

YES!!!!!!!!!!! FINALLY!!!!!

 

[hidesert cowboy]

That says they aren't moving races from there anytime soon. Love martinsville

 

[DanicaFreak]

best news all day

 

[MRM]

@jeff_gluck
1m
Martinsville Speedway will become the first major sports facility in North America with LED lighting.

I don't think that is right. I think the Cardinals' stadium is all LED. But it will certainly be the first motorsports facility with LED lighting.

 

[HoneyBadger]

They also laid VHT compound down.

 

[HoneyBadger]

That says they aren't moving races from there anytime soon. Love martinsville

Martinsville has two Cup races a year for at least a decade guaranteed. NASCAR isn't dumb enough to pull their dates.

 

[2 Sweet]

Martinsville deserves a third date. Keep the spring/fall events how they are, and add a night race in the summer.

 

[Mispeedway15]

Maybe they could do a day to night race there like the Coca Cola 600 is?

 

[Acs]

They also laid VHT compound down.

For the tire test only, but the drivers (Martin Truex Jr in particular) didn't like both lanes being equally fast and so they removed it for the upcoming race and foreseeable future.

 

[HoneyBadger]

For the tire test only, but the drivers (Martin Truex Jr in particular) didn't like both lanes being equally fast and so they removed it for the upcoming race and foreseeable future.

The Late Model drivers hated it too.

I'm glad the drivers didn't like it. Was worried NASCAR was gonna ruin another race.

 

[racingfan7]

I like the idea of treatments at certain tracks, but Bristol needs to go back to 2006 Bristol & Martinsville shouldn't be touched.

 

[Speedbowl14]

Now if the fall race moved to Saturday night under the lights the week before Bristol you'd have the best three races in NASCAR in a row.

 

[racingfan7]

Please leave Martinsvilles Chase race where it's at. Swap Dover & a Martinsville Spring races if they want a night race.

 

[Blaze]

Maybe we'll get lucky and it will rain the first race there next year and they will have to race it at night.

 

[HoneyBadger]

Maybe we'll get lucky and it will rain the first race there next year and they will have to race it at night.

Do you know how cold it is at night with the current Martinsville dates?

 

[Greg]

@WYcain
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.@DaleJr Signing a sample of new LED lighting @MartinsvilleSwy

... eh hum..... notice how the body double skillfully does not allow the cameras to get an image of his entire face...

 

[Blaze]

Do you know how cold it is at night with the current Martinsville dates?

I'm at home, so I'd enjoy it either way.

 

[Mr. Gregory]

Hold up...haven't they already had modified races at night at Martinsville?

 

[oldschoolnascardude1]

I know how this story goes. Before long, it will go from an insurance policy to a scheduled race. That's when I'll be irate.

 

[ted@economy]

How about moving the All-Star race here?

Not gonna happen but it'd be great if it did.

The heck with lights , I'd love to see the all star race run there at night . Especially without lights , that would finally make it fun to watch .

 

[HoneyBadger]

Hold up...haven't they already had modified races at night at Martinsville?

Temporary lights.

I'm okay with the lights going up. I think EVERY track should be required to have lights to host a major league NASCAR race. Including the road courses and Talladega.

 

[dpkimmel2001]

@DaleJr
2h
Enjoyed our day @MartinsvilleSwy promoting the #Goodys500 and they are installing lights!!! Time for 3 races per season instead of just 2.