Martinsville Speedway Clock Trophy Production Moves to Amherst County

Iconic NASCAR trophy to be manufactured by Hermle North America

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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Martinsville Speedway has partnered with Hermle North America, an Amherst County-based manufacturer, to produce the famed Martinsville Speedway grandfather clock trophy awarded to the race winner. The clock will now be named the H. Clay Earles Clock, honoring the founder of Martinsville Speedway.

Why it matters

The Martinsville Speedway grandfather clock trophy is considered one of the most iconic and sought-after trophies in all of motorsports. Keeping its production within the local community in Amherst County helps maintain the trophy's tradition and significance.

The details

Hermle North America, an Amherst County-based manufacturer, will now produce the Martinsville Speedway grandfather clock trophy. Each clock takes about 20 hours of hands-on labor to build, with around 20 employees involved in the process. Hermle will also name the clock the H. Clay Earles Clock, honoring the founder of Martinsville Speedway who was awarded the first grandfather clock trophy 62 years ago.

  • Martinsville Speedway has awarded the grandfather clock trophy for 62 years.
  • Hermle North America will begin producing the trophy starting in 2026.

The players

Martinsville Speedway

A NASCAR racetrack located in Martinsville, Virginia, known for awarding the iconic grandfather clock trophy to race winners.

Hermle North America

An Amherst County-based manufacturer that will now produce the Martinsville Speedway grandfather clock trophy.

H. Clay Earles

The founder of Martinsville Speedway who was awarded the first grandfather clock trophy 62 years ago.

Clay Campbell

The current president of Martinsville Speedway and grandson of H. Clay Earles.

Chad Eby

The president of Hermle North America.

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What they’re saying

“I'm kind of hoping that some of these drivers get out there and really get a little more aggressive this year to try to win this thing.”

— Chad Eby, President, Hermle North America (WSET)

“It was his vision that started the awarding of a grandfather clock to the Cup winner.”

— Clay Campbell, President, Martinsville Speedway (WSET)

What’s next

Hermle North America will begin producing the Martinsville Speedway grandfather clock trophy starting in 2026.

The takeaway

The move of the iconic Martinsville Speedway grandfather clock trophy production to a local Amherst County manufacturer helps maintain the trophy's tradition and significance within the NASCAR community.