The race you are about to see appear as originally broadcast.The 1971 Virginia 500 held at Martinsville Speedway was a classic short track battle in one of NASCAR’s most demanding venues. The race featured many of the era’s top competitors, including legends like Richard Petty and Bobby Allison. The event tested not just speed, but patience, tire management, and braking precision key skills required to survive the heavy contact and constant traffic typical of Martinsville.