COLLINSVILLE, Va., Oct. 22, 2024 -- Dr. Capers Zentmeyer, 31, a local chiropractor and Martinsville native, is set to make his mark on the racetrack at the highly anticipated Virginia is for Racing Lovers 300 races at Martinsville Speedway this Saturday, October 26th.
The Mazda MX-5 Cup presented by Michelin spec series will hold an exhibition race as part of the 2024 NASCAR® Whelen Modified Tour season finale event on Saturday, Oct. 26. The event will be a 300-lap doubleheader called the 'Virginia is for Racing Lovers 300' with the Mazda MX-5 Cup taking to the track for 100 laps, directly followed by the 200-lap finale of the NASCAR® Whelen Modified Tour championship. The race will award $15,000 to the Mazda MX-5 Cup race winner. This thrilling event will be the first-ever 100-lap exhibition race for the Mazda MX-5 Cup Series on an oval track, and it represents a significant moment in Dr. Zentmeyer's lifelong journey and passion for racing.
Dr. Zentmeyer (known affectionately in the racing world as "Beef" by those who have witnessed his relentless and hard-charging dedication to the sport), grew up in the shadow of the Speedway in Martinsville, attending Carlisle School and Martinsville High School. After studying biology at The University of Virginia's College at Wise, he pursued chiropractic school in Marietta, Georgia. After graduation, his dream of opening a practice in his hometown became a reality in 2023 when he launched Zentmeyer Chiropractic in Collinsville at 3652 Virginia Avenue.
Though chiropractic care is Dr. Zentmeyer's primary focus, racing has always been a passion. Capers earned his competition racing license in 2022 and quickly made a name for himself in the motorsports world, winning races in the Spec Miata series and clinching the NASA Southeast Region Championship. Out of 31 races, he dominated the series with 24 race victories, 28 podium finishes, and shattered two lap records, including one at Virginia International Raceway. Now driving one of Spark Performance's cars, Capers looks forward to continuing his impressive racing journey with a team that shares his passion for excellence on the track. The "Virginia is for Racing Lovers 300" will give him the unique opportunity to compete on his hometown track, a place that has long held personal significance.
Three weekends ago, Dr. Zentmeyer had the opportunity to race in a NASA Spec Miata event at the renowned Watkins Glen racetrack, a place he's always wanted to visit and race. With a friend's wedding scheduled in the area for Sunday, he used it as the perfect excuse to head to the track on Friday for a test day, followed by a race on Saturday. This was his first time at Watkins Glen, and after taking time to get familiar with the beautiful track, he qualified 8th out of about 30 cars. Following a fierce battle with the top three cars, Dr. Zentmeyer secured first place, finishing just one-tenth off the lap record. He still made the wedding.
This past weekend, Dr. Zentmeyer decided to compete in the VIR Spec Miata NASA race, which featured two sprint races on Saturday. He dominated the event, taking P1 in both races. It was a fantastic opportunity to get some extra seat time before the highly anticipated Martinsville "Virginia is for Lovers 300" Miata Cup race.
"This is a dream come true," said Dr. Zentmeyer. "To be able to race at Martinsville Speedway, where I grew up watching some of the greatest drivers in motorsports, is a life-long dream of many of us who live in Southside Virginia. I want to represent them when I take to the track in this historic event at this world famous speedway."
Dr. Zentmeyer knows that he could not realize this dream alone, enlisting car sponsors Pace-O-Matic/Queen of Virginia Skill and local state Senator Bill Stanley's law firm, The Stanley Law Group, PLLC to make this race a reality. Pro-Graphx, founded by Carson Stone in 2017 and known for its custom digital printing and vehicle wraps, also partnered with Capers Zentmeyer to design the eye-catching livery for the No. 88 car.
"When Dr. Zentmeyer asked us to consider sponsoring his racecar in the NASCAR® IMSA race at the Speedway, we jumped at the chance. Having previously formed a championship race team in the SMART Modified Tour series, Pace O Matic and The Stanley Law Group want to continue to give opportunities for young racecar drivers to compete and find success on our Virginia short tracks. Beef is that person, and we are thrilled to help him make history at the historic Martinsville Speedway. Every day, Pace O Matic and The Stanley Law Group both stand and fight for the little guy and small business owners throughout Virginia. So we think that this driver, and this race, are a perfect fit for our message and mission of 'fighting for small businesses' here in Virginia," Stanley concluded.
The Virginia is for Racing Lovers 300 doubleheader races are set to occur this Saturday, October 26th at the Martinsville Speedway, where the racetrack will be hosing their first ever IMSA 110-lap Mazda MX-5, beginning at 6:00 p.m., followed by the Championship Race for the NASCAR® Whelen Modified Tour Series 200-lap event set to begin at 7:00 p.m..
For more information about Dr. Zentmeyer's chiropractic practice or his participation in the upcoming race, please contact:
Zentmeyer Chiropractic
3652 Virginia Avenue, Collinsville, VA
Phone: (276) 555-1234
Email: info@zentmeyerchiropractic.com
Website: www.zentmeyerchiropractic.com
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