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| Location | 9300 Cherry Avenue, Fontana, California 92335 | |
| Capacity | 91,200 (NASCAR) | |
| Owner | International Speedway Corporation | |
| Operator | International Speedway Corporation | |
| Broke ground | 1995 | |
| Opened | 1997 | |
| Construction Cost | $100 million USD | |
| Architect | Paxton Waters Architecture Penske Motorsports, Inc. Fontana ( is a city in San Bernardino County, California, United States. International Speedway Corporation ( ISC) is a Corporation whose primary business is the ownership and management of NASCAR race tracks The United States dollar ( sign: $; code: USD) is the unit of Currency of the United States; it has also been |
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| Former Names | California Speedway (1997-2008) | |
| Major Events | NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Auto Club 500, Pepsi 500 NASCAR Nationwide Series |
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| D-shaped oval | ||
| Surface | asphalt | |
| Circuit Length | 2 mi (3. The San Bernardino County 200 is a NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race that takes place at Auto Club Speedway in Fontana California. A mile is a unit of Length, usually used to measure Distance, in a number of different systems including Imperial units United States 23 km) | |
| Banking | Turns - 14 degrees Frontstretch - 11 degrees Backstretch - 3 degrees |
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| Lap Record | 241. The kilometre ( American spelling: kilometer) symbol km is a unit of Length in the Metric system, equal to one thousand 426 miles per hour (Gil de Ferran, Penske Racing, October 28, 2000, CART) | |
| Infield Road Course | ||
| Surface | asphalt | |
| Drag strip 1/4 mile | ||
| Surface | asphalt | |
The Auto Club Speedway of Southern California (formerly California Speedway) [1] is a two-mile, low-banked, D-shaped oval superspeedway in Fontana, California, similar to its "sister track" Michigan International Speedway. Gil de Ferran (born November 11, 1967 in Paris, France) to Brazilian parents is a racing driver Penske Racing is a racing team that competes in the Indy Racing League, ALMS, and NASCAR. Events 306 - Maxentius is proclaimed Roman Emperor. 312 - Battle of Milvian Bridge: Constantine 2000 ( MM) was a Leap year that started on Saturday of the Common Era, in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. Champ Car, was the name for a class and specification of cars used in American Championship Car Racing for many decades primarily for use in the Indianapolis An oval track is a dedicated motorsport circuit primarily in the USA, which differs from a road course in that it only has turns in one direction which is almost Fontana ( is a city in San Bernardino County, California, United States. Michigan International Speedway is a two-mile (322-km moderate-banked D-shaped Superspeedway located off U
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History
The track is located on the site of the former Kaiser Steel mill[2]. Kaiser Steel was an American corporation whose assets included a former Steelmaking plant located in Fontana, California, and an Iron ore mine It is a relatively new race track, opening in early 1997, and has additional configurations and facilities to accommodate "road" races, motorcycle races, vehicle testing, and drag races (Auto Club Dragway). Drag racing is a competition in which objects compete to be the first to cross a set finish mark usually from a dead stop and in a straight line The racetrack is near the former locations of Ontario Motor Speedway and Riverside International Raceway. The Ontario Motor Speedway (located in Ontario California) was a 2 Riverside International Raceway (Sometimes known as RIR or Riverside Raceway) was a Race track or road course in Riverside California After Riverside's closure in 1988, Southern California did not host a NASCAR race until California Speedway was opened. The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing ( NASCAR) is the largest sanctioning body of Stock cars in the United States. In addition to NASCAR, the raceway has also hosted open-wheel events from both CART and the Indy Racing League. Champ Car, was the name for a class and specification of cars used in American Championship Car Racing for many decades primarily for use in the Indianapolis The Indy Racing League, better known as IRL, is the sanctioning body of a predominantly American based Open-wheel racing series.
Like many modern oval tracks, Auto Club Speedway also features an infield road-course, which has been used by the Grand American Road Racing Association (GARRA) and by the Japanese Grand Touring Car Championship, with the JGTC race being unique as a night race. The Grand American Road Racing Association or Grand-Am is an Auto racing sanctioning body that was established in 1999 to organize Road racing competitions The Super GT series formerly known as the All-Japan Grand Touring Car Championship or JGTC (全日本GT選手権 Zen Nihon GT Sensyuken) is a grand The GARRA Rolex Sports Car Series no longer races at Auto Club Speedway. The NASCAR West Series held its first race on the infield course, won by Jason Bowles. The NASCAR Camping World West Grand National Series (formerly the NASCAR Winston West Series the NASCAR Grand National Division Autozone West Series and
Aerial view of Auto Club Speedway
During the 1999 CART race, Canadian driver Greg Moore was killed in a crash along the backstretch of the track. Champ Car, was the name for a class and specification of cars used in American Championship Car Racing for many decades primarily for use in the Indianapolis Country to "Dominion of Canada" or "Canadian Federation" or anything else please read the Talk Page Greg Moore ( April 22, 1975 &mdash October 31, 1999) was a Canadian Racecar driver who competed in the Indy Lights and CART It was determined that after sliding along the infield grass, Moore's car hit the edge of oncoming pavement, which caused the car to flip into a concrete retaining wall. This incident resulted in a major overhaul of the track, including the paving of the infield grass on the backstretch in time for the 2000 NASCAR event.
On October 28, 2000 during CART qualifying, Gil de Ferran set the track record for fastest lap at 241. Gil de Ferran (born November 11, 1967 in Paris, France) to Brazilian parents is a racing driver 426 mph (388. 537 km/h).
On September 21, 2003 during an IRL race, Sam Hornish, Jr. set the track record for fastest average speed during a race at 207. Samuel Jon Hornish Jr (born July 2, 1979 in Bryan Ohio) is an American race car driver 151 mph (333. 377 km/h).
In 2005, 20 year old Kyle Busch earned his first ever NASCAR Sprint Cup Series win at Auto Club Speedway. Kyle Thomas Busch (born May 2, 1985 in Las Vegas, Nevada) nicknamed "Rowdy Busch" "Wild Thing" or "Shrub" He is to date the youngest driver to win a race in the Sprint Cup Series.
The facility is often used for television shows and commercials, and for major films. Television ( TV) is a widely used Telecommunication medium for sending ( Broadcasting) and receiving moving Images, either monochromatic In 2000, portions of Charlie's Angels were filmed at the speedway and in 2004, portions of Herbie: Fully Loaded were filmed there. This article is about the original 2000 film For the 2003 sequel see Charlie's Angels Full Throttle Charlie's Angels is a 2000 Herbie Fully Loaded is a 2005 Film by Buena Vista Pictures and Columbia Pictures in some countries starring Lindsay Lohan
On February 21, 2008, the Automobile Club of Southern California became the title sponsor of the raceway, renaming the official name Auto Club Speedway of Southern California. The Automobile Club of Southern California was founded December 13, 1900 in Los Angeles as one of the nation's first motor clubs dedicated to improving The naming rights deal will last for ten years and is worth an estimated $50 to $75 million. Naming rights are the right to name a piece of Property, either tangible property or an event usually granted in exchange for financial considerations In addition to naming rights, the ACSC will also have used for the facility for road tests for Westways Magazine and other consumer tests. The Automobile Club of Southern California was founded December 13, 1900 in Los Angeles as one of the nation's first motor clubs dedicated to improving The money will be used for capital improvements. [3]
See also: List of NASCAR race tracks
Track timeline
- November 1, 1993: Initial discussions among Penske Speedways Inc. NASCAR national series race tracks The following is a list of race tracks currently used by NASCAR as part of its Sprint Cup Series, Nationwide Series, Events 996 - Emperor Otto III issues a deed to Gottschalk Bishop of Freising which is the oldest known document using the name Ostarrîchi Year 1993 ( MCMXCIII) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1993 Gregorian calendar) and Kaiser Ventures Inc. begin about making a speedway in California. The California Speedway is approximately 45 miles (72 km) east of Los Angeles, CA. Los Angeles (lɑˈsændʒələs los ˈaŋxeles in Spanish) is the largest City in the state of California and the American West
- April 20, 1994: Official announcement is made to the public about making a 2. Events 1303 - The University of Rome La Sapienza is instituted by Pope Boniface VIII. Year 1994 ( MCMXCIV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display full 1994 Gregorian calendar) 5-mile (4. 0 km) NASCAR track in California. California ( is a US state on the West Coast of the United States, along the Pacific Ocean.
- July 18, 1994: CART signs on to officially run races at California Speedway in a multi-year deal. Events 390 BC - Roman - Gaulish Wars Battle of the Allia - a Roman army is defeated by raiding Gauls, Year 1994 ( MCMXCIV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display full 1994 Gregorian calendar) Champ Car, was the name for a class and specification of cars used in American Championship Car Racing for many decades primarily for use in the Indianapolis
- April 26, 1995: San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors approves for construction of the track. Events 1467 - The miraculous image in Our Lady of Good Counsel appear in Genazzano, Italy. Year 1995 ( MCMXCV) was a Common year starting on Sunday. Events of 1995 San Bernardino County is a county in the US state of California.
- November 22, 1995: Initial construction for the 2. Events 498 - Kofi Aseidu- After the death of Anastasius II, Symmachus is elected Pope in the Lateran Year 1995 ( MCMXCV) was a Common year starting on Sunday. Events of 1995 0-mile (3. 2 km) speedway begins.
- May 30, 1996: NASCAR, ABC, and ESPN team up to sign a multi-year deal to televise the California race live. Events 1416 - The Council of Constance, called by the Emperor Sigismund a supporter of Antipope John XXIII burns Jerome of Prague following Year 1996 ( MCMXCVI) was a Leap year starting on Monday (link will display full 1996 Gregorian calendar) The American Broadcasting Company ( ABC) is an American Television network. ESPN, originally an acronym for Entertainment and Sports Programming Network, is an American Cable television network dedicated to California ( is a US state on the West Coast of the United States, along the Pacific Ocean.
- January 10, 1997: CART Team Penske driver Paul Tracy is the first person to drive on California Speedway. Events 49 BC - Julius Caesar crosses the Rubicon, signaling the start of civil war. Year 1997 ( MCMXCVII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1997 Gregorian calendar Champ Car, was the name for a class and specification of cars used in American Championship Car Racing for many decades primarily for use in the Indianapolis Paul Tracy (born December 17, 1968 in Scarborough, Toronto, Ontario, Canada is a professional automobile racer who competed
- March 24, 1997: Jay Sauter and Dave Marcis are the first to drive stock cars on the pavement of California Speedway, testing for IROC. Events 1401 - Mongol emperor Timur sacks Damascus. 1603 - James VI of Scotland Year 1997 ( MCMXCVII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1997 Gregorian calendar Jay Sauter (born June 22, 1962 in Necedah Wisconsin) is a NASCAR driver Dave Marcis (born March 1, 1941) Wausau Wisconsin) was a driver on the NASCAR Winston Cup (now known as the NASCAR Sprint Cup
- May 5, 1997: First Winston Cup Series (now Sprint Cup Series) Test session for California Speedway. Events 553 - The Second Council of Constantinople begins 1215 - Rebel Barons renounce their allegiance to King John Year 1997 ( MCMXCVII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1997 Gregorian calendar
- June 20, 1997: Official opening of California Speedway. Events 451 - Battle of Chalons: Flavius Aetius ' defeats Attila the Hun. Year 1997 ( MCMXCVII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1997 Gregorian calendar
- June 21, 1997: The very first race at California Speedway, the Auto Club 200, a Winston West series race, is won by Ken Schrader. Events 524 - Godomar, King of the Burgundians defeats the Franks at the Battle of Vézeronce. Year 1997 ( MCMXCVII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1997 Gregorian calendar Kenneth Schrader (born May 29, 1955 in Fenton Missouri) is a second-generation race car driver The first IROC race is also ran and won by Mark Martin. Mark Martin may refer to Mark Martin (racecar driver (b 1959 American racecar driver Mark Martin (cartoonist, American cartoonist
- June 22, 1997: The first Winston Cup series race at California Speedway, the California 500, is won by Jeff Gordon. Events 217 BC - Battle of Raphia: Ptolemy IV of Egypt defeats Antiochus III the Great of the Seleucid kingdom. Year 1997 ( MCMXCVII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1997 Gregorian calendar Jeffery Michael Gordon
- September 27, 1997: Mauricio Gugelmin sets CART world speed record at California, with a speed of 240. Events 489 - Odoacer attacks Theodoric at the Battle of Verona and is defeated again Year 1997 ( MCMXCVII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1997 Gregorian calendar Mauricio Gugelmin (born April 20, 1963 in Joinville) is a former racing driver from Brazil. California ( is a US state on the West Coast of the United States, along the Pacific Ocean. 942 mph (387. 759 km/h).
- September 28, 1997: Mark Blundell wins the first CART race at California Speedway. Events 48 BC - Pompey the Great is assassinated on orders of King Ptolemy of Egypt after landing in Egypt. Year 1997 ( MCMXCVII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1997 Gregorian calendar Mark Blundell (born Barnet, Hertfordshire, April 8, 1966) is a former Formula One, Sports car, and CART racing
- October 18, 1997: The first NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series event at California Speedway is won by Mike Bliss. Events 1009 - The Church of the Holy Sepulchre, a Christian church in Jerusalem, is completely destroyed by the Fatimid Year 1997 ( MCMXCVII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1997 Gregorian calendar Michael Bliss (born April 5, 1965, in Milwaukie Oregon) is a NASCAR driver
- October 19, 1997: The first NASCAR Busch Series (now Nationwide Series) event at California is won by Todd Bodine. Events 202 BCE - The Battle of Zama results in the defeat of Carthage and Hannibal. Year 1997 ( MCMXCVII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1997 Gregorian calendar The NASCAR Nationwide Series is a Stock car racing series owned and operated by the National Association of Stock Car Auto Racing. Todd Bodine (born February 27, 1964 in Chemung New York) is a Stock car racer.
- October 31, 1999: Greg Moore, racing in CART's Marlboro 500, is killed when his car spun off of the second turn and is tipped cockpit first into a concrete barrier on the inside of the track at a high rate of speed. Events 445 BC – Ezra reads the Book of the Law to the Israelites in Jerusalem (see Nehemiah 91 NLTse Year 1999 ( MCMXCIX) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1999 Gregorian calendar)
- October 28, 2000: Gil de Ferran, during a closed track session, tops Mauricio Gugelmin's track record with a blazing 241. Events 306 - Maxentius is proclaimed Roman Emperor. 312 - Battle of Milvian Bridge: Constantine 2000 ( MM) was a Leap year that started on Saturday of the Common Era, in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. Gil de Ferran (born November 11, 1967 in Paris, France) to Brazilian parents is a racing driver Mauricio Gugelmin (born April 20, 1963 in Joinville) is a former racing driver from Brazil. 428 mph (388. 541 km/h).
- February 9, 2001: A proposal is sent to San Bernardino County to build a quarter-mile drag strip at California Speedway for the NHRA to use. Events 474 - Zeno crowned as co-emperor of the Byzantine Empire. Year 2001 ( MMI) was a Common year starting on Monday according to the Gregorian calendar. "NHRA" redirects here For other uses see NHRA (disambiguation.
- June 19, 2001: An official announcement is made that the California Dragway will be made, along with the plans of a road course integrated into the 2. Events 1179 - The Norwegian Battle of Kalvskinnet outside Nidaros. Year 2001 ( MMI) was a Common year starting on Monday according to the Gregorian calendar. 0-mile (3. 2 km) speedway.
- September 8, 2001: The first weekend for the street-legal Friday night at California Dragway is run. Events 70 - Roman forces under Titus sack Jerusalem. 1264 - The Statute of Kalisz Year 2001 ( MMI) was a Common year starting on Monday according to the Gregorian calendar. Street legal refers to a vehicle such as an Automobile, Motorcycle, or Light truck that is equipped and licensed for use on public roads
- October 4, 2001: An announcement with the Rolex Sports Car Series is made for a several year agreement to race at the new road course integrated into California Speedway. Events 610 - Heraclius arrives by ship from Africa at Constantinople, overthrows Byzantine Emperor Phocas Year 2001 ( MMI) was a Common year starting on Monday according to the Gregorian calendar. The Rolex Sports Car Series is the premiere series run by the Grand American Road Racing Association. Road racing can be a term involving Road running, road bicycle races, or Automobile races
- November 21, 2001: An announcement is made to let the AMA Chevy Trucks U. Events 164 BC - Judas Maccabaeus, son of Mattathias of the Hasmonean family restores the Temple in Jerusalem. Year 2001 ( MMI) was a Common year starting on Monday according to the Gregorian calendar. S Superbike Championship to run the road course at California Speedway for rounds 2 and 3. The Motorcycle Safety Foundation groups motorcycles into the following three separate classes street, off-road, and dual-sport. Road racing can be a term involving Road running, road bicycle races, or Automobile races
- February 6, 2002: IRL runs a pre-season test session on the road course section of the track. Events 46 BC - Julius Caesar defeats the combined army of Pompeian followers and Numidians under Metellus Scipio See also 2002 (disambiguation Year 2002 ( MMII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. Road racing can be a term involving Road running, road bicycle races, or Automobile races
- March 23, 2002: Didier Theys and Fredy Leinhard Jr. Events 1174 - Jocelin, Abbot of Melrose, is elected Bishop of Glasgow. See also 2002 (disambiguation Year 2002 ( MMII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. Didier Theys (born October 19, 1956, Nivelles, Belgium) is a former driver in the CART Championship Car series win the first Rolex Sports Car Series event at California Speedway. The Rolex Sports Car Series is the premiere series run by the Grand American Road Racing Association.
- March 24, 2002: Sam Hornish Jr. wins the first IRL race at California Speedway by 0. Events 1401 - Mongol emperor Timur sacks Damascus. 1603 - James VI of Scotland See also 2002 (disambiguation Year 2002 ( MMII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. Samuel Jon Hornish Jr (born July 2, 1979 in Bryan Ohio) is an American race car driver 0281 seconds over Jaques Lazier. Jaques Lazier is an Indy Racing League driver born January 25, 1971 in Denver Colorado and is the younger brother of 1996 Indianapolis
- April 6, 2002: Anthony Gobert wins the first AMA Chevy Trucks U. Events 46 BC - Julius Caesar defeats Caecilius Metellus Scipio and Marcus Porcius Cato in the Battle of Thapsus See also 2002 (disambiguation Year 2002 ( MMII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. Anthony Gobert (born 5 March 1975 in Greenacre, New South Wales, Australia) is a professional Motorcycle road racer nicknamed S. Superbike Championship at California Speedway.
- November 3, 2002: Last CART race at California Speedway is won by Jimmy Vasser. Events 644 - Umar ibn al-Khattab, the second Muslim Caliph, is killed by a Persian slave in Medina. See also 2002 (disambiguation Year 2002 ( MMII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. Jimmy Vasser (born November 20 1965 in Canoga Park, California) is an American racing driver and current race team owner
- April 24, 2003: An announcement is made that lights will be installed in the raceway sometime during 2004. Events 1479 BC - Thutmose III ascends to the throne of Egypt, although power effectively shifts to Hatshepsut (according to Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar.
- September 5, 2004: The first race under the lights is run at California Speedway, a NASCAR NEXTEL Cup series (now Sprint Cup Series) race won by Elliott Sadler. Events 1590 - Alexander Farnese 's army forces Henry IV of France to raise the siege of Paris. "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " Elliott William Barnes Sadler (born April 30, 1975 in Emporia Virginia) is a race car driver in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series
- October 16, 2005: Dario Franchitti wins last IRL race held at California Speedway. Events 456 - Magister militum Ricimer defeats the Emperor Avitus at Piacenza and becomes master of the western Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Dario J Franchitti (born 19 May, 1973 in Bathgate, West Lothian) is a Scottish racing driver of Italian descent Dario will be inducted to the California Speedway Walk of Fame at Gate 14, which honors the winners of Champ Car and IRL at the track, during the 2008 Auto Club 500 weekend.
- April 12-April 14, 2007: The Shell Eco-marathon returns to the United States with the Eco-marathon Americas at the California Speedway. Events 467 - Anthemius is elevated to Emperor of the Western Roman Empire. Events 43 BC - Battle of Forum Gallorum: Mark Antony, besieging Julius Caesar 's assassin Decimus Junius Brutus in Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. The Eco-Marathon is an annual competition sponsored by Shell, in which participants build special vehicles to achieve the highest possible Fuel efficiency.
- February 21, 2008: A deal is made with the Automobile Club of Southern California to change the track's name from California Speedway to Auto Club Speedway of Southern California. Events 362 - Athanasius returns to Alexandria. 1245 - Thomas, the first known Bishop of Finland 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common
Current races
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NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Stats
NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Records
As of 02/25/08
- Most Wins - (3) - Jeff Gordon
- Most Top 5's - (8) - Jeff Gordon
- Most Top 10's - (9) - Matt Kenseth
- Starts - (16) - 5 Drivers
- Poles - (3) - Kurt Busch
- Laps Led - (525) - Jeff Gordon
- Avg Start (Minimum 5 starts) - (8. The Auto Club 500 is a long NASCAR Sprint Cup Series stock car race held at the Auto Club Speedway in Fontana, California. The Pepsi 500 is a NASCAR Sprint Cup Series stock car race held annually at the Auto Club Speedway in Fontana California. The Stater Brothers 300 is the second race on the NASCAR Nationwide Series schedule The San Bernardino County 200 is a NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race that takes place at Auto Club Speedway in Fontana California. The Eco-Marathon is an annual competition sponsored by Shell, in which participants build special vehicles to achieve the highest possible Fuel efficiency. Jeffery Michael Gordon Jeffery Michael Gordon Matthew Roy Kenseth (born March 10 1972 in Cambridge Wisconsin) is a stock car driver Kurt Thomas Busch (born August 4, 1978 in Las Vegas Nevada) is a professional American Race car driver Jeffery Michael Gordon 6) - Kasey Kahne
- Avg Finish (Minimum 5 starts) - (6. Kasey Kenneth Kahne (born April 10, 1980 in Enumclaw Washington) is a race car driver in NASCAR's Sprint Cup Series. 4) - Jimmie Johnson
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| Season | Date | Official Race Name | Winning Driver | Car # | Sponsor | Make | Distance | Avg Speed | Margin of Victory |
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| 1997 | June 22 | California 500 | Jeff Gordon | 24 | DuPont | Chevrolet Monte Carlo | 500 mi | 155. Jimmie Kenneth Johnson The 1997 NASCAR Winston Cup Season began on Sunday February 9 and ended on Sunday November 16. Events 217 BC - Battle of Raphia: Ptolemy IV of Egypt defeats Antiochus III the Great of the Seleucid kingdom. Jeffery Michael Gordon E I du Pont de Nemours and Company (,) is an American chemical company that was founded in July 1802 as a Gunpowder mill by Eleuthère Irénée The Chevrolet Monte Carlo was an American-made automobile Originally introduced by Chevrolet for the 1970 model year (as competition with the Ford Thunderbird 012 mph (249. 468 km/h) | 1. 074 sec |
| 1998 | May 3 | California 500 presented by NAPA | Mark Martin | 6 | Valvoline | Ford Taurus | 500 mi | 140. 1998 in NASCAR can refer to any of the following NASCAR national series 1998 NASCAR Winston Cup Series - The top racing series in NASCAR Events 1491 - Kongo monarch Nkuwu Nzinga is baptised by Portuguese missionaries adopting the baptismal name of João Mark Martin may refer to Mark Martin (racecar driver (b 1959 American racecar driver Mark Martin (cartoonist, American cartoonist Ashland Inc (or simply Ashland) is a Fortune 500 company which operates in more than 100 countries throughout the world The Ford Taurus is an Automobile manufactured by the Ford Motor Company in the United States. 22 mph (225. 662 km/h) | 1. 287 sec |
| 1999 | May 2 | California 500 presented by NAPA | Jeff Gordon | 24 | DuPont | Chevrolet Monte Carlo | 500 mi | 150. The 1999 NASCAR Winston Cup Season began on Sunday February 7 and ended on Sunday November 21. Events 1194 - King Richard I of England gives Portsmouth its first Royal Charter. Jeffery Michael Gordon E I du Pont de Nemours and Company (,) is an American chemical company that was founded in July 1802 as a Gunpowder mill by Eleuthère Irénée The Chevrolet Monte Carlo was an American-made automobile Originally introduced by Chevrolet for the 1970 model year (as competition with the Ford Thunderbird 276 mph (241. 846 km/h) | 4. 492 sec |
| 2000 | April 30 | NAPA Auto Parts 500 | Jeremy Mayfield | 12 | Mobil 1 | Ford Taurus | 500 mi | 149. The 2000 NASCAR Winston Cup Season began on Sunday February 13 and ended on Sunday November 20. Events 313 - Roman emperor Licinius unifies the entire Eastern Roman Empire under his rule Jeremy Allen Mayfield (born May 27, 1969 in Owensboro Kentucky) is a NASCAR driver who is currently without a ride Mobil 1 is a brand name developed by the Mobil oil company and now marketed by ExxonMobil. The Ford Taurus is an Automobile manufactured by the Ford Motor Company in the United States. 378 mph (240. 401 km/h) | 0. 300 sec |
| 2001 | April 29 | NAPA Auto Parts 500 | Rusty Wallace | 2 | Miller Lite | Ford Taurus | 500 mi | 143. The 2001 NASCAR Winston Cup season began on February 11 and ended on November 23. Events 1429 - Joan of Arc arrives to relieve the Siege of Orleans. Russell William "Rusty" Wallace (born August 14, 1956) is a former NASCAR champion NASCAR Nationwide Series car owner and television Miller Lite is a popular Pilsner -style Beer sold by Miller Brewing Company of Milwaukee Wisconsin, United States with a 4 The Ford Taurus is an Automobile manufactured by the Ford Motor Company in the United States. 118 mph (230. 326 km/h) | 0. 27 sec |
| 2002 | April 28 | NAPA Auto Parts 500 | Jimmie Johnson | 48 | Lowes | Chevrolet Monte Carlo | 500 mi | 150. The 2002 NASCAR Winston Cup began on Saturday February 10, and ended on Sunday November 17. Events 1192 - Assassination of Conrad of Montferrat (Conrad I King of Jerusalem, in Tyre, two days after his title Jimmie Kenneth Johnson Lowe's Companies Inc ( is a US -based chain of Retail Home improvement and appliance stores The Chevrolet Monte Carlo was an American-made automobile Originally introduced by Chevrolet for the 1970 model year (as competition with the Ford Thunderbird 088 mph (241. 543 km/h) | 0. 620 sec |
| 2003 | April 27 | Auto Club 500 | Kurt Busch | 97 | Rubbermaid | Ford Taurus | 500 mi | 140. The 2003 NASCAR Winston Cup began on Saturday February 8 and ended on Sunday November 16. Events 1124 - David I becomes King of Scotland. 1296 - Battle of Dunbar: The Scots are defeated Kurt Thomas Busch (born August 4, 1978 in Las Vegas Nevada) is a professional American Race car driver The Ford Taurus is an Automobile manufactured by the Ford Motor Company in the United States. 111 mph (225. 487 km/h) | 2. 294 sec |
| 2004 | May 2 | Auto Club 500 | Jeff Gordon | 24 | DuPont | Chevrolet Monte Carlo | 500 mi | 137. The 2004 NASCAR Nextel Cup season began on Saturday February 7 and ended on Sunday November 21. Events 1194 - King Richard I of England gives Portsmouth its first Royal Charter. Jeffery Michael Gordon E I du Pont de Nemours and Company (,) is an American chemical company that was founded in July 1802 as a Gunpowder mill by Eleuthère Irénée The Chevrolet Monte Carlo was an American-made automobile Originally introduced by Chevrolet for the 1970 model year (as competition with the Ford Thunderbird 268 mph (220. 911 km/h) | 12. 871 sec |
| 2004 | September 5 | Pop Secret 500 | Elliott Sadler | 38 | M&Ms | Ford Taurus | 500 mi | 128. The 2004 NASCAR Nextel Cup season began on Saturday February 7 and ended on Sunday November 21. Events 1590 - Alexander Farnese 's army forces Henry IV of France to raise the siege of Paris. Elliott William Barnes Sadler (born April 30, 1975 in Emporia Virginia) is a race car driver in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series M&M's Chocolate Candies are Candy -coated pieces of Chocolate with the letter "m" inscribed on them produced by Mars Incorporated. The Ford Taurus is an Automobile manufactured by the Ford Motor Company in the United States. 324 mph (206. 517 km/h) | 0. 263 sec |
| 2005 | February 27 | Auto Club 500 | Greg Biffle | 16 | Post-It/National Guard | Ford Taurus | 500 mi | 139. The 2005 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series began on Saturday February 12. Events 1560 - The Treaty of Berwick, which would expel the French from Scotland, is signed by England and the Congregation Gregory Jack Biffle (born December 23, 1969 in Vancouver Washington) is a NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver who drives the #16 3M The Post-it note, invented by 3M 's Art Fry using an adhesive developed by a colleague Spencer Silver, is a piece of Stationery with a re-adherable For the National Guard of a State and other countries' National Guard see National Guard. The Ford Taurus is an Automobile manufactured by the Ford Motor Company in the United States. 697 mph (224. 821 km/h) | 0. 231 sec |
| 2005 | September 4 | Sony HD 500 | Kyle Busch | 5 | Kelloggs | Chevrolet Monte Carlo | 508 mi * | 136. The 2005 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series began on Saturday February 12. Events 476 - Romulus Augustus, last emperor of the Western Roman Empire, is deposed when Odoacer proclaims himself Kyle Thomas Busch (born May 2, 1985 in Las Vegas, Nevada) nicknamed "Rowdy Busch" "Wild Thing" or "Shrub" Kellogg Company (often referred to as simply Kellogg or Kellogg's, or even more formally Kellogg's of Battle Creek) is an American multinational The Chevrolet Monte Carlo was an American-made automobile Originally introduced by Chevrolet for the 1970 model year (as competition with the Ford Thunderbird 356 mph (219. 444 km/h) | 0. 554 sec |
| 2006 | February 26 | Auto Club 500 | Matt Kenseth | 17 | DeWalt | Ford Fusion | 502 mi * | 147. The 2006 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup season started at Daytona International Speedway on Sunday February 12 with the Bud Shootout and ended on Sunday November Events 747 BC - Epoch (origin of Ptolemy 's Nabonassar Era 364 - Valentinian I is proclaimed Matthew Roy Kenseth (born March 10 1972 in Cambridge Wisconsin) is a stock car driver DeWalt is a world-wide brand of Power tools for the Construction and Woodworking industries 852 mph (237. 945 km/h) | 0. 338 sec |
| 2006 | September 3 | Sony HD 500 | Kasey Kahne | 9 | Dodge Dealers/UAW | Dodge Charger | 500 mi | 144. The 2006 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup season started at Daytona International Speedway on Sunday February 12 with the Bud Shootout and ended on Sunday November Events 36 BC - In the Battle of Naulochus, Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa, Admiral of Octavian, defeats Sextus Pompeius Kasey Kenneth Kahne (born April 10, 1980 in Enumclaw Washington) is a race car driver in NASCAR's Sprint Cup Series. Dodge is a United States -based brand of Automobiles Sport utility vehicles and Trucks manufactured and marketed by Chrysler LLC The Dodge Charger is an American Automobile manufactured by Chrysler, under the Dodge brand name 462 mph (232. 489 km/h) | 3. 427 sec |
| 2007 | February 25 | Auto Club 500 | Matt Kenseth | 17 | DeWalt/Carhartt | Ford Fusion | 500 mi | 138. 2007 in NASCAR can refer to any of the following NASCAR national series 2007 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series - The top racing series in NASCAR Events 138 - The Emperor Hadrian adopts Antoninus Pius, effectively making him his successor Matthew Roy Kenseth (born March 10 1972 in Cambridge Wisconsin) is a stock car driver DeWalt is a world-wide brand of Power tools for the Construction and Woodworking industries Carhartt Inc is a US -based Clothing company founded in 1889. 451 mph (222. 815 km/h) | 0. 679 sec |
| 2007 | September 2 | Sharp AQUOS 500 | Jimmie Johnson | 48 | Lowes | Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS | 500 mi | 131. 2007 in NASCAR can refer to any of the following NASCAR national series 2007 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series - The top racing series in NASCAR Events 44 BC - Pharaoh Cleopatra VII of Egypt declares her son co-ruler as Ptolemy XV Caesarion. Jimmie Kenneth Johnson Lowe's Companies Inc ( is a US -based chain of Retail Home improvement and appliance stores The Chevrolet Monte Carlo was an American-made automobile Originally introduced by Chevrolet for the 1970 model year (as competition with the Ford Thunderbird 502 mph (211. 632 km/h) | 1. 868 sec |
| 2008 | February 25 | Auto Club 500 | Carl Edwards | 99 | Dish Network | Ford Fusion | 500 mi | 132. 2008 in NASCAR can refer to any of the following NASCAR national series 2008 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series - The top racing series in NASCAR Events 138 - The Emperor Hadrian adopts Antoninus Pius, effectively making him his successor Carl Michael Edwards II (born August 15, 1979) is an American NASCAR Sprint Cup Series and Nationwide Series driver for Not be confused with Indian Service Dish TV DISH Network is a Direct broadcast satellite (DBS service that provides Satellite television 704 mph (213. 566 km/h) | UC |
Records
- NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Qualifying: Kyle Busch, 38. 248 sec. (188. 245 mph), 2005
- NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Race (500 miles): Jeff Gordon, 3 hrs. Jeffery Michael Gordon 13 min. 32 sec. (155. 012 mph), June 22, 1997
- Most NASCAR Sprint Cup Series victories: Jeff Gordon (3) and Matt Kenseth (2). Events 217 BC - Battle of Raphia: Ptolemy IV of Egypt defeats Antiochus III the Great of the Seleucid kingdom. Year 1997 ( MCMXCVII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1997 Gregorian calendar Matthew Roy Kenseth (born March 10 1972 in Cambridge Wisconsin) is a stock car driver
- NASCAR Nationwide Series Qualifying: Tony Stewart, 38. Anthony Wayne Stewart (born May 20, 1971 in Columbus Indiana) is an American race car driver/car owner/entrepreneur in NASCAR 's 722 sec. (185. 941 mph), 2005
- NASCAR Nationwide Series Race (300 miles): Hank Parker, Jr., 1 hr. Hank Parker Jr is a former NASCAR driver Parker has run a total of 137 NASCAR Busch Series races scoring 2 wins 55 min. 25 sec. (155. 957 mph), April 28, 2001
- NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Qualifying: David Reutimann, 40. Events 1192 - Assassination of Conrad of Montferrat (Conrad I King of Jerusalem, in Tyre, two days after his title Year 2001 ( MMI) was a Common year starting on Monday according to the Gregorian calendar. David Reutimann (born March 2, 1970, in Zephyrhills FL) is a NASCAR driver 228 sec. (178. 980 mph), 2006
- NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Race (200 miles): Ted Musgrave, 1 hr. Theodoreg Musgrave (born December 18, 1955 in Waukegan, Illinois) is a racecar driver who most recently competed in the NASCAR 22 min. 14 sec. (145. 926 mph), September 20, 2003
- CART Qualifying (one lap): Gil de Ferran, 241. Events 451 - The Battle of Chalons takes place in North Eastern France. Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. Gil de Ferran (born November 11, 1967 in Paris, France) to Brazilian parents is a racing driver 426 mph (388. 537 km/h), October 28, 2000. Events 306 - Maxentius is proclaimed Roman Emperor. 312 - Battle of Milvian Bridge: Constantine 2000 ( MM) was a Leap year that started on Saturday of the Common Era, in accordance with the Gregorian calendar.
- CART Race (500 miles): Jimmy Vasser, 197. Jimmy Vasser (born November 20 1965 in Canoga Park, California) is an American racing driver and current race team owner 995 mph (318. 642 km/h), November 3, 2002. Events 644 - Umar ibn al-Khattab, the second Muslim Caliph, is killed by a Persian slave in Medina. See also 2002 (disambiguation Year 2002 ( MMII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar.
- Indy Racing League Qualifying (one lap): Helio Castroneves, 226. Hélio Castroneves (born Hélio Castro Neves on May 10, 1975 in São Paulo, Brazil) is a Brazilian Auto racing 757 mph (364. 930 km/h), September 20, 2003. Events 451 - The Battle of Chalons takes place in North Eastern France. Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar.
- IRL Race (400 miles): Sam Hornish, Jr., 207. Samuel Jon Hornish Jr (born July 2, 1979 in Bryan Ohio) is an American race car driver 151 mph (333. 377 km/h), September 21, 2003. Events 1217 - The Estonian tribal leader Lembitu of Lehola was killed in a battle against Teutonic Knights. Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar.
References
- ^ http://www.dailybulletin.com/breakingnews/ci_8327058 Inland Valley Daily Bulletin, 2/21/2008. Retrieved 2/21/2008.
- ^ Road & Track July 1994, About the Sport motorsports news column, Joe Rusz, page 192
- ^ A new name for Speedway - DailyBulletin.com
External links
- Auto Club Speedway Official Site
- California Speedway Page on NASCAR.com
- GNEXTINC.com: California Speedway Page - Local area information, track specs, mapping, news and more. Road & Track is an Automobile enthusiast Magazine in the United States, founded by two friends in 1947
- Jayski's California Speedway Page - Current and Past California Speedway News
- Trackpedia guide to driving this track
- Caliifornia Speedway Page on Ballparks by Munsey & Suppes
- Super High Resolution image from Windows Live Local
- Auto Club Speedway is at coordinates Coordinates:
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