Zerex 150
| Venue | Martinsville Speedway |
|---|---|
| Sponsor | Zerex Antifreeze |
| First race | 1982 |
| Last race | 1990 |
| Distance | 78.9 miles (127.0 km) |
| Laps | 150 |
| Previous names |
Autumn 150 (1982-1983) Nationwise 150 (1986-1987) Advance Auto 150 (1988) Zerex 150 (1989-1990) |
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.
Past winners
| Year | Date | Driver | Team | Manufacturer | Race Distance | Race Time | Average Speed (mph) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laps | Miles (km) | ||||||||
| 1982 | September 25 | Sam Ard | Thomas Brothers Racing | Oldsmobile | 150 | 78.75 (126.735) | 79.607 | ||
| 1983 | September 24 | Sam Ard | Thomas Brothers Racing | Oldsmobile | 150 | 78.75 (126.735) | 59.848 | ||
| 1984 – 1985 |
Not held | ||||||||
| 1986 | September 21 | Tommy Houston | Steve Arndt | Buick | 150 | 78.9 (126.977) | 1:06:30 | 71.188 | |
| 1987 | September 26 | Rick Mast | A.G. Dillard Motorsports | Pontiac | 150 | 78.9 (126.977) | 1:10:12 | 67.436 | |
| 1988 | September 24 | Harry Gant | Whitaker Racing | Buick | 150 | 78.9 (126.977) | 1:14:29 | 63.558 | |
| 1989 | September 23 | Tommy Houston | Steve Arndt | Buick | 150 | 78.9 (126.977) | 1:02:09 | 76.171 | |
| 1990 | September 22 | Jeff Burton | Sam Ard | Buick | 150 | 78.9 (126.977) | 1:11:28 | 66.241 | |
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