Weather Forecast for Martinsville Speedway’s Spring 2026 NASCAR Race Weekend

What’s Happening?

This weekend, NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts and Cup Series swarm Virginia’s Paperclip Martinsville Speedway. So, whether you are going to be at the track or home, what does the forecast look like for the race weekend in Martinsville, Virginia?

• Martinsville Speedway is a 0.526-mile short track in Virginia, often called the Paperclip. The track is known for its surprisingly tight turns and long straightaways, and is often considered NASCAR’s oldest track.
• The track joined the NASCAR Cup Series schedule in its series’ inaugural season of 1949, alongside fellow points-paying track North Wilkesboro. The NASCAR OAP Series first raced at the track in 1982, and, since 1994, has had a spotty history on the series schedule.
• While Martinsville has its share of bad weather, in the event of storms, NASCAR’s wet weather package could come into play to keep the race weekend going.

Weekend Weather Forecast

• Via the National Weather Service
• All Listed Times PT (Local)

Saturday, March 28: O’Reilly Auto Parts Series Sport Clips NFPA 250 | 3:30 PM on The CW

Before the OAP Series Race (12:00 PM – 3:00 PM)

• Temperature: High of 55°F at 3:00 PM
• Precipitation Chance: 8% Chance at Noon
• Wind: 8 MPH

During the OAP Series Race (3:00 PM – 6:00 PM)

• Temperature: High of 56°F at 4:00 PM
• Precipitation Chance: 3% Chance at 8:00 PM
• Wind: 6 to 8 MPH

After the OAP Series Race (6:00 PM – 9:00 PM)

• Temperature: High of 55°F at 6:00 PM
• Precipitation Chance: 3% Chance at 8:00 PM
• Wind: 3 to 6 MPH

Sunday, March 29: Cup Series Cook Out 400 | 3:30 PM on FS1

Before the Cup Series Race (12:00 PM – 3:00 PM)

• Temperature: High of 60°F at 3:00 PM
• Precipitation Chance: 6% Chance at Noon
• Wind: 5 MPH

During the Cup Series Race (3:00 PM – 6:00 PM)

• Temperature: High of 61°F at 4:00 PM
• Precipitation Chance: 6% Chance at 8:00 PM
• Wind: 3 to 5 MPH

After the Cup Series Race (6:00 PM – 9:00 PM)

• Temperature: High of 59°F at 6:00 PM
• Precipitation Chance: 6% Chance
• Wind: 2 to 3 MPH

Note: This article will be updated with a more accurate and detailed forecast as the race weekend nears.