2007 Subway 500

The 2007 Subway 500, the 32nd race of the 2007 NASCAR Nextel Cup season and the sixth race in the Chase for the Nextel Cup, ran on Sunday, October 21, 2007, at Martinsville Speedway, located on the outskirts of Martinsville, Virginia.

With a lap of 19.938 seconds at a speed of 94.974 miles per hour, seven time Martinsville winner Jeff Gordon took his sixth pole at the paperclip and 63rd of his career.

Spring Martinsville winner Jimmie Johnson started fourth.

South Boston natives Jeff and Ward Burton both struggled in qualifying, having to start 18th and 36th respectively.

For 35th place, and the last guaranteed starting spot, the #22 team (driver Dave Blaney for Bill Davis Racing) extended its lead over the #21 team (Bill Elliott for Wood Brothers/JTG Racing) to 142 points.

An overview on Martinsville Speedway , from the bleachers on Turns 1 and 2.
The layout of Martinsville Speedway , the venue where the race was held.