Pulaski County Motorsports Park has announced former driver, team owner and broadcast analyst Stacy Compton will serve as general manager of the facility.
A Virginia native with experience competing in the NASCAR Cup Series, Xfinity Series and Truck Series, Compton brings decades of professional racing knowledge and experience to the leadership role. His experience as a driver at the highest levels of motorsports provides valuable insight into competition management, race procedures, and driver relations.
As General Manager, Compton will oversee all aspects of day-to-day management including venue operations, race-day operations, technical inspection, rules enforcement, and overall competition structure.
“The Pulaski County Motorsports Park holds a special place in my heart, having raced here many years during the early part of my career,” said Compton. “There’s a tremendous amount of racing history and a strong foundation here, and I look forward to working with the drivers and staff to build a competitive, exciting program for 2026 and beyond.”
The Weekly Racing series will feature a number of divisions, including Limited Late Model, Super Street, Crown Vic, and Legends. Officials have also decided to add a Mod 4 and a Stock 4 FWD division to the lineup, based on feedback from the local racing community.
Compton competed across all three of NASCAR’s national series from 1996 to 2012 and initially raced early in Late Model and other small tracks around the Southeast. The Hurt Virginia native won 36 races in seven years of Late Model competition.
“It was clear following the initial release of the schedule that a four-cyclinder class (at Pulaski Motorsports) is a critical division for the local racing community,” said Compton.
Beyond driving, Compton previously served as a racing analyst for ESPN and was co-owner of Bobby Hamilton Racing.
“We want to honor the traditions at Pulaski County Motorsports Park, and we want to make sure that we give local drivers the opportunity to race with us,” he said.
Pulaski Motorsports Park has made the strategic decision to align with Lonesome Pine Motorsports Park in Coeburn, Virginia in an effort to coordinate schedules and race divisions to maximize participation and promotion. Pulaski will run the same rules packages as Lonesome Pine.
Additional information about tickets, promotions, hospitality, and more will be available in the coming days.
There are also plans to open the drag strip over the summer, but the current focus is to get the oval track ready and prepare for the inaugural IHRA Stock Car Series. In addition to motorsports, the track is working to line up additional programming, including live music, festivals, and family-friendly events. Already confirmed is the ever-popular Tour of Destruction, scheduled for Sept. 5.
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