NASCAR Cup Series Race at Martinsville: How to Watch on Oct. 26
Martinsville Speedway will host a crucial NASCAR cup Series race this Sunday, Oct. 26, with championship implications hanging in the balance as the playoffs continue.fans can tune in to NBC and Peacock for full coverage, beginning with Countdown to Green at 1:30 p.m. ET.
This race is a pivotal moment in the championship battle,determining which drivers advance closer to the Nov. 17 title showdown at Phoenix Raceway. A total purse of $9,797,935 is on the line for the 37 cars entered, with the race unfolding over 400 laps, divided into two stages ending at Lap 130 and Lap 260 respectively. Last year’s race saw controversy surrounding the championship advancement, ultimately sending William Byron to the title race.
Leigh Diffey will call the play-by-play action, alongside analysts Jeff Burton and Steve Letarte. pit reporting will be handled by Marty Snider, Kim Coon, Dave Burns, and Parker Kligerman. For radio listeners, coverage will be available on the Motor Racing Network and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio.
The weather forecast for Martinsville predicts cloudy skies with a high of 59 degrees and a minimal 5% chance of rain. Conditions are expected to be 57 degrees with a 0% chance of precipitation at race start.
Denny Hamlin dominated the most recent Cup Series race at Martinsville on March 30, leading 274 of 400 laps to secure the win over teammate Christopher Bell. Fans can find the full entry list at https://nbcsports.brightspotcdn.com/fe/96/940d43944eba8769b71f9bd38113/cup-entry-2025-martinsville.pdf. Those wishing to subscribe to Peacock can find information at https://www.peacocktv.com/channels/nbcsports?cid=2101sportsfgsksymedi1970&utm_campaign=2101sportsfgsk&utm_source=nbcsports&utm_medium=sym_editorial_seoopt_article&utm_term=nbcsportsseo&utm_content=nbcsprtchannel. Updated weather information can be found at https://www.wunderground.com/hourly/us/va/martinsville/date/2025-10-26.
