MARTINSVILLE, VA (July 18, 2008) - To pay tribute to members of the United States Armed Forces, Martinsville Speedway is offering a special Military Promotion for the TUMS QuikPak 500 NASCAR Sprint Cup race at Martinsville Speedway on October 19.

Any active member or veteran of the United States military can purchase tickets in the Clay Earles Tower, the Sprint Tower or the South Annex for $50 each. Any child's ticket, 12 and under, bought by military personnel can be purchased for $10.

"This is a little way we can say "thank you" to the men and women who serve or have served this country," said Martinsville Speedway president Clay Campbell. "We all owe a great debt of gratitude to these folks."

The Military Promotion is also good for the Kroger 200 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race on October 18. With the Military Promotion, general admission tickets to the Kroger 200 are just $30 while tickets for children 12 and under are only $5.

Tickets for the TUMS QuikPak 500, the sixth race in the Chase For The Sprint Cup, are on sale and may be purchased by calling 877.RACE.TIX or online at www.martinsvillespeedway.com.

Tickets for the Kroger 200 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race on October 18 are also on sale and also may be purchased by calling 877.RACE.TIX or online at www.martinsvillespeedway.com.