The Xfinity Series Martinsville prize money has reached an impressive $1,651,939 for the 2025 playoff event, attracting top NASCAR drivers to the historic Virginia track on Saturday, October 25. The IAA and Ritchie Bros. 250 at Martinsville Speedway promises an exciting competition as teams race for both victory and a significant payday near the close of the season.
Significant Purse for the Playoff Event
This year’s Xfinity Series race at Martinsville Speedway will distribute a total purse of $1,651,939 among participants. According to NASCAR journalist Bob Pockrass, the overall rewards include all prize payouts, positions, and contingency awards, making it a major highlight of the playoff schedule. The winner, along with other top finishers, will benefit from these substantial incentives as the season nears its conclusion.
“Purses for Martinsville weekend including all payouts, all positions, contingency awards, etc; and all charter payouts for Cup: Cup: $9,797,935 Xfinity: $1,651,939 Truck: $782,900”
– Bob Pockrass, NASCAR journalist
Weekend Schedule and Broadcast Information
The Martinsville weekend commences shortly after Talladega, with practice for the Xfinity Series drivers starting at 1:00 p.m. ET on Saturday. Qualifying will take place at 2:05 p.m. ET, providing teams the chance to fine-tune their cars ahead of the evening’s main event. The highly anticipated 250-lap feature begins at 7:30 p.m. ET, live on CW, with comprehensive coverage available on MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio. Fans can follow every session, ensuring they don’t miss any of the high-stakes playoff action at the 0.526-mile oval.
Qualifying Groups Set for Martinsville Showdown
To determine starting positions for the IAA and Ritchie Bros. 250, the field will be divided into qualifying groups. Competitors in Group A and Group B will battle on the track for the best possible grid positions and a chance to capture their share of the $1,651,939 prize pool. This format brings additional anticipation to an already crucial race as the playoff picture develops.
What This Means for the Xfinity Series Season
With Martinsville hosting the penultimate playoff event, the $1.65 million prize pool adds further importance to this race, enticing drivers and teams to push for victory and the financial rewards it brings. Not only will the performance in this event impact the championship chase, but the significant purse also makes it a pivotal moment in the journey to crown the 2025 Xfinity Series champion. Competitors including previous winners and standouts like Kyle Busch and Kyle Larson will be watched closely as the field narrows heading into the season finale.
