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First full NASCAR Cup Series night race at Martinsville Speedway

First full NASCAR Cup Series night race at Martinsville Speedway 2020
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Martinsville Speedway held its first full NASCAR Cup Series race at night, won by Martin Truex Jr.
Date / period: June 20, 2020
Tags: Martinsville Speedway, NASCAR, night race, Martin Truex Jr.
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Named source: Martinsville Speedway press release
Import source: User-provided local history dates dataset, 2026-05-21

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