These are the All-Time Lap Leaders and Track Records at Martinsville Speedway

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The shortest track in NASCAR and one of the most iconic, Martinsville is where history is often made. In this article, we’re breaking down the top 10 drivers with the most laps led at Martinsville, as well as their main stats, and a rundown on the top 10 active drivers with the most laps led at the track.

1st: Jeff Gordon – 3779

Races	Laps Run	Wins	Poles	Avg. Finish	Avg. Start
47	23.269	9	7	6.7	7.3

2nd: Cale Yarborough – 3766

Races	Laps Run	Wins	Poles	Avg. Finish	Avg. Start
31	13.392	6	5	8.7	5.9

3rd: Rusty Wallace – 3632

Races	Laps Run	Wins	Poles	Avg. Finish	Avg. Start
44	19.829	7	3	11.9	7.4

4th: Darrell Waltrip – 3617

Races	Laps Run	Wins	Poles	Avg. Finish	Avg. Start
52	23.727	11	8	10.8	9.5

5th: Jimmie Johnson – 2932

Races	Laps Run	Wins	Poles	Avg. Finish	Avg. Start
38	18.765	9	3	9.9	13.3

6th: Richard Petty – 2823

Races	Laps Run	Wins	Poles	Avg. Finish	Avg. Start
67	27.891	15	2	11.2	10.7

7th: Fred Lorenzen – 2731

Races	Laps Run	Wins	Poles	Avg. Finish	Avg. Start
17	6638	6	4	11.4	4.3

8th: Denny Hamlin – 2722

Races	Laps Run	Wins	Poles	Avg. Finish	Avg. Start
40	18.973	6	4	10.4	9.3

9th: Bobby Allison – 2192

Races	Laps Run	Wins	Poles	Avg. Finish	Avg. Start
44	18.271	0	4	11.0	7.5

10th: Dale Earnhardt – 1947

Races	Laps Run	Wins	Poles	Avg. Finish	Avg. Start
44	18.907	6	0	11.9	12.2

Top 10 Active Drivers Rank

• 1st: Denny Hamlin (2722)
• 2nd: Kyle Busch (1429)
• 3rd: Chase Elliott (1275)
• 4th: Joey Logano (1220)
• 5th: Brad Keselowski (1068)
• 6th. Ryan Blaney (731)
• 7th: William Byron (664)
• 8th: Kyle Larson (367)
• 9th: Christopher Bell (184)
• 10th: Chase Briscoe (142)

Track Records

• Most Races: Richard Petty (67)
• Most Laps Run: Richard Petty (27891)
• Most Laps Led: Jeff Gordon (3779)
• Most Wins: Richard Petty (15)
• Most Poles: Darrell Waltrip (8)
• Most Top 5s: Richard Petty (30)
• Most Top 10s: Jeff Gordon (38)
• Most Lead Lap Finishes: Jeff Gordon (38)
• Qualifying Lap Record: Joey Logano | 100.201 mph – 18.898 seconds | March 28th, 2014
• Worst Starting Position by a Winner: 36th – Kurt Busch | October 20th, 2002
• Winners from Pole: 22 in 154 Races – Latest: Denny Hamlin on October 26th, 2026

Updated on March 28, 2026

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