Auto Club Speedway
Fontana, CA
Distance: 2 miles
External Website: www.autoclubspeedway.com
Located on the site of the former Kaiser Steel mill, approximately 40 miles east of Los Angeles, Auto Club Speedway has given southern California one of racing's prettiest and fanciest venues. It boasts lush landscaping, a palm tree-lined entrance, 61 palm trees along the backstretch, and a view of the majestic San Gabriel Mountains. The track has hosted two Sprint Cup races annually since 2004.
Year Opened: 1997
Location Fontana, CA
First Cup Race: California 500; June 22, 1997
Distance: 2 miles
Frontstretch: 3,100 feet
Backstretch: 2,500 feet
Degree of banking:
Turns 1-4: 14 degrees
Trioval: 11 degrees
Backstretch: 3 degrees
Race Distance: 500 miles
No. of Laps: 250
Seating Capacity: 92,000
Tickets: (800) 944-7223
Starts: 12
Poles: 2
Wins: 3
Top 5: 8
Top 10: 8
Laps Led: 523