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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

  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

  1. 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. 3
    1. 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.

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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.

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