Zerex 150

Zerex 150
Venue Martinsville Speedway
Sponsor Zerex Antifreeze
First race 1982
Distance 78.9 miles (127.0 km)
Laps 150
Previous names Autumn 150 (1982-1983)

Nationwise 150 (1986-1987)

Advance Auto 150 (1988)

The Zerex 150 was a NASCAR Busch Series stock car race held at Martinsville Speedway, in Martinsville, Virginia. It was first held during the inaugural season for the Busch Series in 1982, as well as 1983. It was removed from the schedule in 1984, but returned in 1986. It was removed permanently following the 1990 season. It was a third Busch Series race at Martinsville in the seasons it was held, scheduled after the Miller 500 held early in the season, and about one month prior to the Advance Auto 500, the final race of the season. With a distance of 150 laps, 78.9 miles (127.0 km), it was the shortest of Martinsville's three Busch races.

Race results

Year Date Winner Make Winner's Prize
(USD)
Average Race Speed
(mph)
1990 Sept 22 Jeff Burton Buick $9,469 66.241
1989 Sept 23 Tommy Houston Buick $10,508 76.171
1988 Sept 24 Harry Gant Buick $5,550 63.558
1987 Sept 26 Rick Mast Pontiac $5,825 67.436
1986 Sept 21 Tommy Houston Buick $5,950 71.188
1983 Sept 24 Sam Ard Oldsmobile $4,250 59.848
1982 Sept 25 Sam Ard Oldsmobile $4,450 79.607

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