How to Watch the Ritchie Bros. 250
NASCAR O'Reilly Series · Martinsville Speedway · VA · Saturday, October 31, 2026. Here's the start time, TV channel and live stream.
▶ Watch on The CW- EventRitchie Bros. 250
- SeriesNASCAR O'Reilly Series
- DateSaturday, October 31, 2026
- Start time4:00 PM ET (your local time on the live schedule)
- TrackMartinsville Speedway, VA (a 0.526-mile asphalt oval)
- Watch onThe CW ↗Free
How to watch NASCAR O'Reilly Series at Martinsville Speedway
The Ritchie Bros. 250 — a NASCAR O'Reilly Series race at Martinsville Speedway in VA — is set for Saturday, October 31, 2026, with coverage around 4:00 PM ET. NASCAR O'Reilly Series airs free over-the-air on The CW and streams on the CW app and live-TV services.
On TV: the Ritchie Bros. 250 airs on The CW — free over-the-air from about 4:00 PM ET ET.
Streaming: watch live on the CW app (free) and live-TV services.
Tap Watch on The CW to go straight to the broadcast. For the full week of racing across every series — with times auto-converted to your local zone — see the complete schedule or today's watch guide.
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About the Ritchie Bros. 250
Second-tier NASCAR racing at Martinsville dates to 1982, when the track's long-running Late Model event joined the Budweiser Late Model Sportsman touring series. The race disappeared from the schedule after 1994 and returned in 2020 after a 25-year absence; it now runs as a Round of 8 playoff race. Taylor Gray took his first career series win here in 2025.
Ritchie Bros. 250 — key facts
Past Ritchie Bros. 250 winners
| 2025 | Taylor Gray |
| 2024 | Aric Almirola |
| 2023 | Justin Allgaier |
Not held 1995-2019.
About Martinsville Speedway
Martinsville Speedway is a 0.526-mile oval in Virginia, the shortest track on the NASCAR Cup circuit, with tight, nearly flat turns banked at 11 degrees. It opened in 1947 and is known as 'the paperclip' for its shape.
Shortest track on the NASCAR Cup Series schedule; has concrete corners and asphalt straights.
Frequently asked questions
What time does the Ritchie Bros. 250 start?
The Ritchie Bros. 250 (NASCAR O'Reilly Series) is scheduled for about 4:00 PM ET on Saturday, October 31, 2026. Times are US Eastern — the live schedule at RacingOnTV.net converts them to your local zone.
What channel is the Ritchie Bros. 250 on?
The Ritchie Bros. 250 airs free over-the-air on The CW and streams on the CW app and live-TV services.
Is the Ritchie Bros. 250 on TV?
Yes — the Ritchie Bros. 250 is on TV. It airs on The CW — free over-the-air, with coverage from about 4:00 PM ET on Saturday, October 31, 2026, and also streams live on the CW app (free) and live-TV services.
Where can I watch the Ritchie Bros. 250?
Watch the Ritchie Bros. 250 on The CW — on TV (The CW — free over-the-air) or streaming on the CW app (free) and live-TV services. Use the Watch button above to go straight to the broadcast on Saturday, October 31, 2026.
How can I stream the Ritchie Bros. 250 live?
You can stream it on the CW app (free) and live-TV services.
Where is the Ritchie Bros. 250 held?
The race is at Martinsville Speedway in VA, a 0.526-mile asphalt oval.
Who won the Ritchie Bros. 250 last time?
Taylor Gray is the defending winner of the Ritchie Bros. 250.
How long is the Ritchie Bros. 250?
The Ritchie Bros. 250 is run over 250 laps (131.5 miles).
When was the first Ritchie Bros. 250?
The inaugural Ritchie Bros. 250 was held in 1982.
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