The National Debt Relief 250 on the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series is set to roll out of Martinsville Speedway this Saturday, Oct. 31. The historic 0.526-mile oval in Virginia will host 250 laps – a total of 131.5 miles – split into three stages (60, 60 and 130 laps). Qualifying took place the day before, and the fastest lap of the session belonged to Carson Kvapil, who posted a blistering 19.855 seconds to claim the coveted pole position.
Pole position and qualifying highlights
Driving the No. 1 Chevrolet for JR Motorsports, Kvapil’s lap not only secured him the front row but also positioned him ahead of fellow JR teammate Rajah Caruth (No. 88) and veteran Justin Allgaier (No. 7). The qualifying effort underlines Kvapil’s speed on short tracks, and his team will look to translate that single-lap pace into race-day stamina. Points leader Jesse Love – piloting the No. 2 Chevrolet for Richard Childress Racing – will line up eighth, a spot that could prove advantageous as the race settles into its long-run phases.
Complete starting grid for the National Debt Relief 250
Below is the full order of cars that will line up when the green flag drops at approximately 3 p.m. Central Time:
- Carson Kvapil, No. 1 – JR Motorsports Chevrolet
- Rajah Caruth, No. 88 – JR Motorsports Chevrolet
- Justin Allgaier, No. 7 – JR Motorsports Chevrolet
- Parker Retzlaff, No. 99 – Viking Motorsports Chevrolet
- William Sawalich, No. 18 – Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota
- Sammy Smith, No. 8 – JR Motorsports Chevrolet
- Sheldon Creed, No. 00 – Haas Factory Team Chevrolet
- Jesse Love, No. 2 – Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet
- Corey Day, No. 17 – Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet
- Taylor Gray, No. 54 – Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota
- Anthony Alfredo, No. 96 – Viking Motorsports Chevrolet
- Brandon Jones, No. 20 – Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota
- Brent Crews, No. 19 – Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota
- Sam Mayer, No. 41 – Haas Factory Team Chevrolet
- Dean Thompson, No. 26 – Sam Hunt Racing Toyota
- Blaine Perkins, No. 31 – Jordan Anderson Racing Chevrolet
- Harrison Burton, No. 24 – Sam Hunt Racing Toyota
- Jeb Burton, No. 27 – Jordan Anderson Racing Chevrolet
- Ryan Sieg, No. 39 – RSS Racing Chevrolet
- Jeremy Clements, No. 51 – Jeremy Clements Racing Chevrolet
- Austin Hill, No. 21 – Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet
- Kyle Sieg, No. 28 – RSS Racing Chevrolet
- Alex Labbe, No. 92 – DGM Racing Chevrolet
- Patrick Emerling, No. 38 – RSS Racing Chevrolet
- Brennan Poole, No. 44 – Alpha Prime Racing Chevrolet
- Patrick Staropoli, No. 48 – Big Machine Racing Chevrolet
- Carson Ware, No. 53 – Joey Gase Motorsports Chevrolet
- Dawson Cram, No. 47 – Mike Harmon Racing Chevrolet
- Ryan Ellis, No. 02 – Young’s Motorsports Chevrolet
- Justin Carroll, No. 35 – Joey Gase Motorsports Chevrolet
- Mason Maggio, No. 91 – DGM Racing Chevrolet
- Lavar Scott, No. 45 – Alpha Prime Racing Chevrolet
- Joey Gase, No. 55 – Joey Gase Motorsports Chevrolet
- Daniel Dye, No. 32 – Jordan Anderson Racing Chevrolet
- Garrett Smithley, No. 0 – SS Green Light Racing Chevrolet
- Josh Bilicki, No. 07 – SS Green Light Racing Chevrolet
- Lee Pulliam, No. 87 – Peterson Racing Group Chevrolet
- Baltazar Leguizamon, No. 42 – Young’s Motorsports Chevrolet
Broadcast information and streaming options
The race will be transmitted nationally on the CW Network, with a radio simulcast provided by MRN. Fans who prefer digital platforms can watch via ESPN Unlimited, as well as the official stream and SiriusXM audio (both require a subscription). In markets where FUBO is available, a free trial gives another avenue to catch the action without an immediate fee. All broadcast windows open at the scheduled green-flag time – roughly 3 p.m. Central – and will run through the final lap of the 130-lap closing stage.
For those tracking the points battle, the event is a pivotal stop. With Jesse Love perched eighth on the grid, his ability to navigate traffic and capitalize on pit strategy will be a story to watch. Meanwhile, Kvapil, starting from the front, will look to lead laps and secure bonus points. The mixture of seasoned veterans and rising stars across the field makes the National Debt Relief 250 a compelling showcase of the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series talent pool.
