Race fans will soon have the opportunity to do some Saturday ticket shopping at Martinsville Speedway.

Beginning Saturday, March 12, Martinsville Speedway's ticket office will begin staying open on Saturday's from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The expanded hours will be in effect until the Advance Auto Parts 500 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup race at Martinsville Speedway on April 10.

"We know that fans don't keep nine to five hours, Monday through Friday," said Martinsville Speedway president Clay Campbell. "We know it's difficult for many of our fans to give us a call during the week. With the addition of Saturday hours, fans will just have an extra opportunity to call our ticket office."

Tickets for both the Advance Auto Parts 500 on Sunday, April 10, and the Kroger 250, on Saturday, April 9, are on sale and can be purchased by calling 1.877.RACE.TIX. Advance Auto Parts 500 tickets may also be purchased online at www.martinsvillespeedway.com