FAN ZONE

A NASCAR weekend in Ridgeway is about much more than the racing itself. The atmosphere builds from the moment the gates open, with entertainment, displays, and fan activities running all day long. If you arrive early, you can enjoy plenty of off-track action before the engines fire up.

Explore the Fan Zone

Set up outside the circuit near the Turn 5 Gate, the Fan Zone is the main hub for race weekend activity. Expect sponsor displays, giveaways, interactive games, and plenty of chances to pick up free merchandise. Driver appearances and autograph sessions also take place across the weekend, giving fans the opportunity to see their favourites up close.

Visit the merchandise trailer.s

Make time for the official merchandise area, where you can shopfor  team and driver gear ranging from caps and shirts to die-casts and collectables. It’s the easiest way to take home a souvenir from your Martinsville trip.

Pre-Race Experience – Sunday only

If you want to get closer to the action, the Pre-Race Experience is a popular upgrade. This pass can include:

• Special Q&A sessions with NASCAR personalities
• Driver introductions from a trackside vantage point
• Access to parts of the pre-race ceremonies before the green flag

To use your pass, redeem it at the ticket office during race weekend or at the dedicated Pre-Race Experience check-in. Check-in typically opens at 8:30 AM on Sunday, with pre-race activities getting underway from around 11:30 AM (based on the 2025 schedule).

Fan Zone opening times (2026 spring race weekend)

• Friday: 12:00 PM
• Saturday: 11:00 PM
• Sunday: 9:00 AM

Arriving early is the best way to make the most of the entertainment, giveaways, and guest appearances before the main event, the Cook Out 400 at Martinsville Speedway.