<P> The first NASCAR sanctioned event was held on July 4 , 1948 . In 1951 , only four cars were running at the finish , the fewest of any race held at the speedway . In 1960 , Richard Petty became the youngest winner at Martinsville , at 7003831800000000000 ♠ 22 years , 283 days ; to date Petty has the most wins ( 15 ) . In 1991 , Harry Gant became the oldest winner at 7004188830000000000 ♠ 51 years , 255 days . It was Gant 's fourth win in a row , earning him the nickname Mr. September . </P>
<P> The first NASCAR sanctioned event was held on July 4 , 1948 . In 1951 , only four cars were running at the finish , the fewest of any race held at the speedway . In 1960 , Richard Petty became the youngest winner at Martinsville , at 7003831800000000000 ♠ 22 years , 283 days ; to date Petty has the most wins ( 15 ) . In 1991 , Harry Gant became the oldest winner at 7004188830000000000 ♠ 51 years , 255 days . It was Gant 's fourth win in a row , earning him the nickname Mr. September . </P>
who has led the most laps at martinsville
who has led the most laps at martinsville
Richard Petty
Richard Petty