Martinsville revisits emergency plans after fatal Pocono lightning strike Evan Jones August 7, 2012 1 minute 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. Share: Post navigation 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 Roanoke Blacksburg Airport Care Cupboard supports unpaid TSA workers through 40-day shutdown Ian Price March 26, 2026 0 Carilion Clinic is holding its electronic recycling event again Gene Marrano March 26, 2026 0 Google has formally announced plans to develop a data center campus in Botetourt County Gene Marrano March 26, 2026 0