The Drive

Martinsville Speedway: As American as Hotdogs and Grandfather Clocks

At least one thing has been constant in NASCAR’s 70 years: Martinsville Speedway. The short track in Virginia affectionately known as “The Paperclip” is the one track on the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup ...
Forbes

How Martinsville Speedway’s Grandfather Clock Trophy Became Iconic

NASCAR driver Ryan Blaney kisses the Ridgeway grandfather clock in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Xfinity 500 at Martinsville Speedway on November 03, 2024 in Martinsville, Virginia.
WOOD-TV

Howard Miller’s right time is during NASCAR celebration

ZEELAND, Mich. (WOOD) — As a race car driver rounds the final turn and sprints toward a checkered flag their car needs to have raced in perfect harmony. The mechanics of the engine, the dynamics of ...
The Roanoke Times

Grandfather clocks: Behind the times?

Ridgeway grandfather clocks retail from about $1,000 to $3,000, he said. The company's marketing tagline is "the heartbeat of the home." That heart has stopped beating at Virginia Furniture Market, a ...
The Roanoke Times

Martinsville clock tradition now in its 50th year

MARTINSVILLE — It’s among the most unique and coveted trophies in NASCAR, and this weekend, the Martinsville Speedway grandfather clock strikes 50 years old. The idea of presenting a clock as a ...