Clay Earles (1913–1999), born Henry Clay Earles, founded Martinsville Speedway in 1947 — the only track to host NASCAR Cup races every year since 1949. He also started the tradition of awarding race winners a grandfather clock. Earles died at his home on November 16, 1999, and rests at Roselawn Burial Park in Martinsville, Virginia.
At a Glance
- Born: 1913
- Died: 1999
Final Resting Place
Roselawn Burial Park, Martinsville, Virginia.
Photo: Bill Carter via Find a Grave
From the Book
This profile is adapted from Legends at Rest: NASCAR Legends by Howard Wear.
Grave photo: Photo: Bill Carter via Find a Grave.