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 The Virginia Sheriffs’ Association calls on Jay Jones to end campaign Clark Palmer October 8, 2025 3 min read Campbell County rejects data center as Botetourt prepares for Google’s water demands Ian Price October 8, 2025 3 min read What happens if AG candidate Jones drops out? Political expert warns of ballot chaos Ian Price October 8, 2025