Here are the starting lineups for the ValleyStar Credit Union 300 at Martinsville Speedway.
This is officially following a dramatic post qualifying technical inspection that saw the entire front row of Jeff Oakley and Deac McCaskill disqualified for post qualifying technical inspections. As a result, Oakley and McCaskill will start from the back of their respective heats.
First, here are the starting lineups for the three heats.
Heat No. 1
- Tommy Lemons Jr.
2. Trevor Noles
3. Timothy Peters
4. Dennis Holdren
5. Josh Berry
6. Mike Darne
7. Jamey Caudill
8. Kres Van Dyke
9. Trevor Ward
10. Jason York
11. Justin Hicks
12. Davin Scites
13. Macy Causey
14. Timmy Phipps
15. Barry Beggarly
16. Jimmy Mullins
17. Jamie Sweeney
18. Ryan Wilson
19. Jared Fryer
20. Casey Wyatt
21. Justin Carroll
22. Scott Lancaster
23. John Moore
24. Owen Smith
25. Jimmy Wallace
26. Kevin Neal
27. Ricky Gillespie
28. Deac McCaskill
Heat No. 2
- Matt Bowling
2. Philip Morris
3. Peyton Sellers
4. Eddie Johnson
5. Ryan Repko
6. Robert Powell
7. Justin Snow
8. Mason Diaz
9. Blake Stallings
10. Mark Wertz
11. Myatt Snider
12. Justin T. Carroll
13. Derrick Lancaster
14. Bruce Anderson
15. Brandon Pierce
16. Austin Thaxton
17. Jamie Byrd
18. Chris Chapman
19. Brad Kurth
20. Dean Ward
21. Jacob Heafner
22. Haley Moody
23. Cameron Bowen
24. Jason Barnes
25. Bobby Gillespie
26. Ryan Gray
27. Larry Barrett
28. Jeff Oakley
Heat No. 31. Lee Pulliam
2. Bobby McCarty
3. CE Falk
4. Justin Johnson
5. Brenden Queen
6. Mike Looney
7. Grayson Cullather
8. Travis Swaim
9. Ty Gibbs
10. RD Smith
11. Danny Edwards Jr.
12. Ronnie McCarty
13. Annabeth Barnes-Crum
14. Tyler Matthews
15. Bryan Reedy
16. Nick Smith
17. Justin Crider
18. Terry Carroll
19. Thomas Scott
20. Coy Beard
21. Colin Garrett
22. Matt Leicht
23. Adam Gray
24. Mason Bailey
25. Tommy Neal
26. Craig Eastep
So how does this work?
Okay, so Crum and Puryear are already locked into the race. By qualifying on the front row, they don’t even have to start the heat races. They will start on the front row of the 200-lap main event regardless of what happens.
Everyone else is racing for a top-10 in each of their respective 25-lap heat races. A top-10 will transfer you into the feature. Those who don’t make the field in their respective heats will then move into the 25-lap Last Chance Race.
The top-10 from THAT race will complete the 42-car starting lineup for the ValleyStar Credit Union 300.
What is the format for the overall race?
The ValleyStar Credit Union 300 will consist of 200 laps and will be divided into three segments with mandatory five-minute breaks at Lap 100 and Lap 175. During the first break, teams will not be allowed to change tires, but will be allowed to fuel and make adjustments.
The second break at Lap 175 will allow for tire changes and adjustments but no fuel. There will also be a pill draw invert to determine how the top-10 will be inverted for the final 25 lap run to the finish.
All caution laps will count and lucky dog rule will be in effect.
How much does the race pay?
The winner will receive the iconic grandfather clock trophy and a $25,000 paycheck. However, like in qualifying, the top finishers will have to go through a rigorous technical inspection. Any driver that fails will have their position stripped — a complete disqualification.
How can I watch the race?
The race does not have a live video stream but MRN Radio is providing a radio broadcast of the event for those who cannot make it in attendance.
Read more Short Track Scene:
- Why NASCAR disqualified the front row at Martinsville
- Jake Crum and Stacy Puryear inherit front row at Martinsville
- Modifed Tour not in Dale Jr.’s future plans
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Matt Weaver is the owner and founder of Short Track Scene. Weaver grew up in the sport, having raced himself before becoming a reporter in college at the University of South Alabama. He also has extensive experience covering NASCAR, IndyCar and Dirt Sprint Cars.