The most prestigious Late Model Stock Car race of the year will take place this weekend, September 22-23 at the historic Martinsville Speedway in Martinsville, Virginia. Get ready for the ValleyStar Credit Union 300 in this edition of “Everything You Need To Know” on FloRacing.

Since 1985 (except for 2020), the ValleyStar Credit Union 300 has been an annual 200-lap Late Model Stock Car race at the time-honored Martinsville Speedway.

The race pays out $32,000 to the winner, plus bonuses, including a $5,000 bonus to the fast qualifier and $1,000 bonus to the winner of each stage. The real prize, however, is the iconic Grandfather Clock trophy that is awarded to the winner of the ValleyStar Credit Union 300 at Martinsville Speedway.

What Is The ValleyStar Credit Union 300?

The ValleyStar Credit Union 300 is a 200-lap Late Model Stock Car race run every fall since 1985 (with the exception of 2020) at the historic Martinsville Speedway.

The feature itself is 200 laps long. There are four 25-lap qualifying heat races, with the top 10 finishers in each race advancing to the starting field for the 200-lap feature.

The race pays out $32,000 to the winner, plus bonuses. There is a $5,000 bonus to the fast qualifier, and a $1,000 bonus to the winner of each stage. Each lap led also pays out $25, so there’s $5,000 more that is available as well.

But the real prize that every driver is after is the historic Grandfather Clock trophy that the winner of every race at Martinsville Speedway takes home.

Where Is Martinsville Speedway?

Martinsville Speedway is a narrow half-mile oval located in rural Martinsville, Virginia. It is one of the most historic tracks in all of NASCAR. It has had a date on the NASCAR schedule every year since NASCAR was formed in 1949. 

How To Watch The ValleyStar Credit Union 300

Every lap of qualifying and racing from the ValleyStar Credit Union 300 will be streamed live on FloRacing beginning Friday, September 22 at 8 p.m. ET until the final checkered flag waves and a Grandfather Clock is sent home on Saturday, September 23.

Streaming: Watch the 2023 ValleyStar Credit Union 300 at Martinsville Speedway on FloRacing. SIGN UP HERE.

On Your TB: Now Available on Roku, Fire TV, Chromecast, Apple TV, and Android

Cast: Cast to your smart TV including Vizio, Samsung, and LG TVs.

On The Go: Download the FloSports app on iOS or Android.

How Does Qualifying Work For This Race?

There are technically two qualifying sessions for the ValleyStar Credit Union 300. The first qualifying session takes place on Friday night. That session is a single-car qualifying format.

Friday’s qualifying session determines the starting lineups for Saturday’s heat races, and who will take home the $5,000 fast qualifier bonus award. Friday’s qualifying session DOES NOT lock any driver into the starting field. 

On Saturday afternoon, every driver will participate in a 25-lap qualifying heat race. There will be four 25-lap heat races, with the top 10 finishers from each heat race advancing into the starting lineup. 

Drivers that fail to finish in the top 10 in their heat race will see their day come to an end as there is no last chance qualifier.

The only driver locked into the feature of the ValleyStar Credit Union 300 this year is Peyton Sellers. Sellers is locked in by virtue of being the defending winner of this event. Sellers held off Carson Kvapil on a green-white-checkered finish to score his first victory in this prestigious race.

Watch: Highlights From The 2022 ValleyStar Credit Union 300.

ValleyStar Credit Union 300 Schedule

Friday, September 22

2pm – 6pm: Practice

8pm (approx.): Qualifying

Saturday, September 23

11:45am: Mandatory Driver/Crew Chief/Spotter Meeting

12:45 to 2:30pm: Autograph Session

3pm: Four (4) 25-lap qualifying heat races

6:30pm: All Cars On-Line

7pm: 200-lap Late Model Stock Car Feature

Is The ValleyStar Credit Union 300 Going To Be Streamed Anywhere?

For the second year in a row, the biggest LMSC race of the year will be streamed live right here on FloRacing. FloRacing will be live on Saturday, September 23 at 3 p.m. ET with the start of the four qualifying heat races all the way to the end of the night when we find out who is taking home the Grandfather Clock.

For the first time, FloRacing will be live on Friday night to stream qualifying for the ValleyStar Credit Union 300. That will take place at 8 p.m. ET on Friday, September 22.

2023 ValleyStar Credit Union 300 Entry List (As of September 15)

ValleyStar Credit Union 300 Previous Winners