Martinsville revisits emergency plans after fatal Pocono lightning strike Evan Jones August 7, 2012 1 min read Martinsville Speedway officials say they have emergency plans ready — and control centers in operation — for every race. But Sunday’s fatal lightning strike at another NASCAR race leads them to revisit those plans. WFIR’s Evan Jones has the story. About the Author Evan Jones Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Camp VA Jaycee property donated to HopeTree Family ServicesNext: Almost five million pounds of debris later, Roanoke County pickups remain behind schedule Related Stories 1 min read Roanoke Valley home sale average price tops $400,000 for first time Evan Jones August 25, 2025 1 min read Good Samaritan Hospice to expand services and reach Denise Membreno August 25, 2025 1 min read The changing landscape of college football Denise Membreno August 22, 2025