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'If they're here they're worth watching': New Mustangs coach talks returning to Martinsville

'If they're here they're worth watching': New Mustangs coach talks returning to Martinsville

  • CARA COOPER Martinsville Bulletin

Before Friday's home opener, Martinsville Mustangs coach Matt Goodheart spoke with the Bulletin about returning to Hooker Field, his team this summer, and what fans can expect from his squad.

Lee Pulliam 'already hungry' to live his NASCAR dream at Martinsville Speedway

Lee Pulliam 'already hungry' to live his NASCAR dream at Martinsville Speedway

  • By Cara Cooper The Martinsville Bulletin

After abruptly retiring in 2019, late model legend Lee Pulliam called it "a complete dream" to make his NASCAR debut at Martinsville Speedway on Saturday with Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s JR Motorsports.

Who's hot, who's a driver to watch in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Slim Jim 200 at Martinsville Speedway

Who's hot, who's a driver to watch in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Slim Jim 200 at Martinsville Speedway

  • By Cara Cooper The Martinsville Bulletin

Seven drivers will be competing for three open spots in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series championship when the Trucks roll into Martinsville Speedway on Friday night.

PHOTOS: Lee Pulliam comes home 2nd in VSCU300 at Martinsville Speedway

PHOTOS: Lee Pulliam comes home 2nd in VSCU300 at Martinsville Speedway

  • Bulletin photos by Brian Cendejas, Mike Paris, and Cara Cooper

Late model legend Lee Pulliam came home with a second place finish in Saturday's VSCU300 at Martinsville Speedway. Here are photos of Pulliam from throughout the weekend.

Landon Pembelton beats the best on the way to VSCU300 win at Martinsville Speedway

Landon Pembelton beats the best on the way to VSCU300 win at Martinsville Speedway

  • By Cara Cooper The Martinsville Bulletin

Landon Pembelton celebrated his second ValleyStar Credit Union 300 win at Martinsville Speedway on Saturday, besting Lee Pulliam by just 0.024 seconds.

PHOTOS: Martinsville Speedway host Mazdas test ahead of race next month

PHOTOS: Martinsville Speedway host Mazdas test ahead of race next month

  • Bulletin photos by Mike Paris

Ahead of the Mazda MX-5 Cup series race at Martinsville Speedway on October 23, the speedway hosted a Mazdas test last week, followed by an event by the local Chamber of Commerce. Here are photos from the afternoon.

PHOTOS: Wood Brothers Racing celebrates 75th anniversary at Martinsville Speedway

PHOTOS: Wood Brothers Racing celebrates 75th anniversary at Martinsville Speedway

  • Bulletin photos by Mike Paris

The Wood Brothers Racing team was honored for its 75th anniversary season at Martinsville Speedway this weekend. Here are photos from the celebration and driver Josh Berry on the track in the NASCAR Cup Series race.

PHOTOS: NASCAR Xfinity Series US Marine Corps 250 at Martinsville Speedway

PHOTOS: NASCAR Xfinity Series US Marine Corps 250 at Martinsville Speedway

    Photos from Saturday's NASCAR Xfinity Series US Marine Corps 250 at Martinsville Speedway.

    Sports Minute! March 18, 2024: Hoos make NCAA Tournament; Walking off with a win; Back to work

    Sports Minute! March 18, 2024: Hoos make NCAA Tournament; Walking off with a win; Back to work

      Sports Minute! March 18, 2024: Hoos make NCAA Tournament; Walking off with a win; Back to work

      Sports Minute! December 6, 2023: Rings; Hoos stay hot; Big addition for Cavs football

      Sports Minute! December 6, 2023: Rings; Hoos stay hot; Big addition for Cavs football

        Sports Minute! December 6, 2023: Rings; Hoos stay hot; Big addition for Cavs football 

        Photos: Bills alumni return to host youth football camp

        Photos: Bills alumni return to host youth football camp

          Buffalo Bills Alumni Legends hosted a youth football camp serving 100 Buffalo-area children on Friday, July 28, 2023. They also discussed the importance of education and the many consequences of drug abuse.

          Alan Pergament: Bandits' postgame hat trick of expletives on TV sparks language debate

          Alan Pergament: Bandits' postgame hat trick of expletives on TV sparks language debate

            "I’m not sure if more coverage of the Bandits would make players more media savvy but it wouldn’t hurt," Pergament writes.

            Ryan O'Halloran: From coach to star players, scenes from Buffalo Bandits' post-game celebration

            Ryan O'Halloran: From coach to star players, scenes from Buffalo Bandits' post-game celebration

              What was the scene like after the Buffalo Bandits won their first National Lacrosse League title since 2008? A look through the words of coach John Tavares and three players.

              Buffalo Bandits rout Colorado Mammoth 13-4 to win first NLL title since 2008

                The Buffalo Bandits never trailed Saturday night, capturing their first National Lacrosse League title since 2008 with a win over the Colorado Mammoth.

                PHOTOS: Celebrating the 50-year anniversary of Secretariat's Triple Crown

                PHOTOS: Celebrating the 50-year anniversary of Secretariat's Triple Crown

                PHOTOS: Celebrating the 50-year anniversary of Secretariat's Triple Crown

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                Early look at Virginia Tech’s 2026 Week 2 opponent ODU

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