The NASCAR Cup Series race at Martinsville last Sunday garnered 2.394 million viewers, slightly lower than the previous year’s race on the same weekend and track, which drew 2.422 million viewers. The highlight of the 2026 event was popular driver Chase Elliott’s triumphant return to victory lane after an exhilarating battle against defending champion Denny Hamlin amidst heavy traffic. Moving on to the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series race on Saturday, it set a new record for total viewership during the race weekend with 1,198,000 viewers. This particular race became the most-watched NOAPS event at Martinsville since the race in October 2022 that aired on NBCSN. The 1.198 million viewers marked an 18% increase compared to the previous year’s numbers, reaching a peak of 1,333,000 viewers between 5:40 to 5:45. These statistics are based on the Nielsen Panel + Big Data metric, the current standard measurement used by the television industry. As the motorsport enthusiasts at Motorsport.com, we are keen on hearing your thoughts. Share your opinions on what you would like to see more of on our platform by taking our quick 5-minute survey. Your feedback is invaluable to us in shaping the content we deliver. Let your voice be heard and help us bring you the coverage you want to see on Motorsport.com.
Martinsville Weekend NASCAR TV Ratings: Key Insights & Trends
