Celebrates Martinsville Missile's Speed Record
Official: Recognizing and congratulating the Martinsville Missile's land speed record for a stock car.
This resolution recognizes and congratulates the Martinsville Missile for setting a land speed record for stock cars.
1. The Martinsville Missile set a land speed record of 253 miles per hour for stock cars on March 23, 2026. 2. This record was achieved at the Shuttle Landing Facility in Cape Canaveral, Florida. 3. The car is a 1969 Dodge Daytona Charger with a powerful engine designed by Joey Arrington. 4. Tommy Hurley, a driver from Ridgeway, Virginia, drove the Martinsville Missile during the record run. 5. The resolution honors the VA250 Car Project, which celebrates Virginia's contributions to American history.
This resolution affects the local community in Southside Virginia, including car enthusiasts and residents of Martinsville and surrounding counties.