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Lee Pulliam prepares for first full-time NASCAR season at Martinsville

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 29, 2026, 2:01 AM

Last updated Oct 29, 2026

Lee Pulliam prepares for first full-time NASCAR season at Martinsville

Summary

Lee Pulliam is set to drive Peterson Racing’s No. 87 Chevrolet in the National Debt Relief 250 at Martinsville Speedway on October 31, 2026. Pulliam, 38, is transitioning to a full-time role in NASCAR’s O’Reilly Auto Parts Series after a successful stint in Late Model racing. He previously finished fifth in his series debut at Martinsville, leading 40 laps. Pulliam is a two-time winner of the ValleyStar Credit Union 300 and a four-time NASCAR national weekly racing champion. This race will serve as a preparation opportunity before the 2027 season opener at Daytona International Speedway.

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By the Numbers

•Pulliam drives for Peterson Racing in the No. 87 Chevrolet.
•He finished fifth in his series debut at Martinsville.
•Pulliam is a two-time ValleyStar Credit Union 300 winner.
•The National Debt Relief 250 is scheduled for October 31, 2026.
•He will compete full-time starting in the 2027 season.

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2:01 AMYahoo Sports — Lee Pulliam Returns to Martinsville Ahead of First Full-Time NASCAR Season

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Lee Pulliam spent years establishing himself as one of Late Model Stock Car racing’s most accomplished drivers. Now, at 38, he’s preparing for his first full-time season in NASCAR’s O’Reilly Auto Parts Series. But first, he’s returning to a track where he’s already proven he belongs. Pulliam will drive Peterson Racing’s No. 87 Chevrolet in…
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