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AUTO CLUB 500, May 2, 2004
STATER BROS 300 PRESENTED BY GATORADE, May 1, 2004
KING TACO 200, May 1, 2004
WEEKEND NOTES AND FUN FACTS
Southern California Welcomes Return of NASCAR: The spring return of NASCAR to California Speedway marks the first of two appearances of NASCARs two top racing series, NEXTEL Cup and Busch, to the Southern California area. The second appearance will also be at California Speedway with the Finish Under the Lights Pop Secret 500 Labor Day Weekend. The speedway has sold out each of the seven previous NEXTEL Cup races. Tickets for this years event are available at 1-800-944-RACE (7223) or online at www.californiaspeedway.com. The grandstand capacity is 92,000 seats. In addition, a sold out infield of more than 1,800 RVs will be placed side-by-side throughout the weekend. Guests will also view the race from 63 Terrace Suites overlooking pit road and 28 luxury Skybox Suites above the main grandstands. Here is a look at some other stadiums in California and the capacity for each:
Rose Bowl 91,136
Edison Field 45,050
Dodger Stadium 56,000
Qualcomm Stadium 71,000
SBC Park 63,146
Americas Ultimate Race Place: In 2004, California Speedway will once again play host to six major weekends of racing, welcoming five different sanctioning organizations (NASCAR, AMA, Grand American Road Racing Association, Indy Racing League and HSR-West) to Americas Ultimate Race Place. Within those sanctioning bodies, the speedway hosts a plethora of racing series NEXTEL Cup, Busch, Craftsman Trucks and Grand National Division, West Series from NASCAR; Superbikes, Supersport, Superstock and Formula Xtreme from AMA; Rolex Sports Car and Grand-Am Cup from Grand American; IndyCar and Menards Infiniti Pro from IRL; and 12 different classes of historic racing machines from HSR-West. In addition, the speedway is the home of the quarter-mile NHRA Sanctioned dragstrip California Dragway. The strip hosts the NHRA Summit Sport Compact Drag Racing Series, NHRA OReilly Auto Parts Jr. Drag Racing Series and the NHRA Street Legal Drag Racing Program, as well as a variety of other events throughout the year.
What About the Other Days: With nearly 300 calendar days of track activity, there arent too many off days at California Speedway. The facility remains busy with a variety of track rentals from driving schools to test sessions to club events. The speedways road courses have benefited a number of local racing organizations from motorcycles to sports cars, giving them a premier facility to compete or test their skills. In addition, the speedway has been featured in a number of commercials, photo shoots and Hollywood movies most recently NASCAR 3D: The IMAX Experience.
Economic Catalyst: California Speedway is an economic stronghold in Fontana, and the Inland Empire, as well. According to a study by Dr. John Husing, the entire economic impact of the speedways events and daily operations in 2003 totaled $135.7 million, with approximately $84.7 million coming from a single NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series weekend. In 2004, the economic impact is expected to grow to $220 million. An estimated $4.2 million in taxes (property, sales and transit occupancy) flows to area jurisdictions, mostly in San Bernardino County, each year as a result of California Speedways various activities.
Eighth Season Of Racing: California Speedway opened its doors in June of 1997 with the Inaugural NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series California 500 Presented by NAPA and more than 90,000 guests watched Jeff Gordon win the 500-mile race. Since 1997, the Speedway has hosted seven NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series events, seven NASCAR Busch Series races, seven NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series races, eight NASCAR Grand National Division, West Series races, three IROC races, three AMA Superbike events, two Grand American Rolex Sports Car Series events, two Grand-Am Cup Series races, two IRL IndyCar Series events, one IRL Menards Infiniti Pro Series race, six CART Champ Car races and five Dayton Indy Lights Series races.
Speedway changes: Since the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series visited California Speedway in 2003; there have been several changes to the facility. Heres a look at those improvements:
· Lights: As you look around California Speedways 2 mile, D-shaped oval, youll see the newly installed lighting system. From turn 1 around the oval to turn 4, there are 74 freestanding light poles reaching 70-ft. to 120-ft. into the air. Along the back of the grandstands there are 29 poles that reach 50-ft. into the air and there are 24 nine-foot poles on top of the skyboxes. Inside the oval, behind the retaining wall there are close to 400 mirtran lighting structures. Approximately 1,500 fixtures (1,500 watt and 2,000 watt metal halide bulbs) will give out 2.5 million watts of power when turned on. The lighting system was completed ahead of schedule and will be turned on during the Auto Club 500 weekend.
· SAFER Barriers: During April, Steel and Foam Energy Reduction (SAFER) Barrier walls were installed at the superspeedway. The entrance to turn one and running continuously to the exit of turn two and at the entrance of turn three through the exit of turn four will have operational barriers for the King Taco 200, Stater Bros. 300 presented by Gatorade and Auto Club 500 races. Another set of walls will also be in place on the inside retaining wall off the exit of turn two and extends approximately two-thirds of the way down the backstretch.
· New Gatorade Victory Lane: New for the Auto Club 500 weekend events is the new Gatorade Victory Lane. Located just off of turn four, near pit in and adjacent to the west terrace suites, the victory lane features permanent photographer steps and a fenced in area to help facilitate the large numbers of individuals in Gatorade Victory Lane. The new location made its debut during the TOYOTA Indy 400 and the American Racing Wheels 200 last September to alleviate difficulties crossing pit row at the completion of races while race cars are entering the garage area.
· Expanded Parking in Lots 3, 4 & 5: Three parking lots, Nos. 3, 4 and 5 have been expanded to hold an additional 400-plus cars during this weekends Auto Club 500. The expansion covered a 3.5-acre stretch of land alongside Cherry Avenue that was previously a grass area. The enhancement included additional asphalt and curbing to the area that now has more than a combined 8,200 paved parking stalls.
Millions on the Line: There will be more than $7.3 million on the line during the upcoming NASCAR weekend. The NEXTEL Cup Series purse is $5,695,656, while the Busch Series event offers a purse of $1,436,794. The West Series purse is $228,072.
Auto Club 500 Pre-Race Ceremonies: California Speedway is Americas Ultimate Race Place, and to prove it throughout the nation some of the most unique experiences are in the works. Beginning the pre-race festivities by presenting the stars and stripes will be the U.S. Navys Color Guard Team. This team represents the South West Regional Maintenance Command based in San Diego, which is the largest Ship repair facility on the West Coast for the NAVY by the NAVY. Following the colors will be a special jump by the NAVY Parachute Team from San Diego, Calif., affectionately referred to as the NAVY Leapfrogs. Motor Racing Outreachs Bob Petersen will give the Invocation followed by New Zealander Hayley Westenra who will sing the National Anthem. Westenra, 16, is in the middle of a two month Radio Disney School Tour where she is singing for students around the U.S.A. The Strike Squadron VFA 113 from NAS Lamoore, Calif., will maneuver four F-18 hornets over California Speedways massive facility. Following the fly over the command to start engines will be given by honorary grand marshal Auto Club President and CEO Tom McKernan, and Spike Helmick, Commissioner of the California Highway Patrol, will wave the green flag celebrating the CHPs 75th anniversary of service. The Eagle One Shav Glick Award will be presented to Les Richter during pre-race ceremonies as well.
Stater Bros 300 presented by Gatorade Pre-Race: The four F-18 hornets from NAS Lamoore will conduct a flyover for the Stater Bros 300 presented by Gatorade. University of Redlands student Alexis Chadburn will return to California Speedway to sing the National Anthem and Bob Petersen of MRO will give the invocation.
King Taco 200 Pre-Race: Co-hosts of Univisions weekly sports program Accion Deportiva Francisco Pinto and Alejandro Luna will serve as Honorary Grand Marshals for the NASCAR Grand National Division, West Series King Taco 200. As the stock cars line-up on pit road for the 100-lap race be sure to check out Kevin Conways No. 28 Chevrolet. His car will feature a special paint scheme created by 18-year-old Kira Banos who won the Totally Against Graffitti (TAG) design contest.
Jeff Gordon Holds Many California Speedway Records: Four-time NEXTEL Cup Series Champion Jeff Gordon holds numerous California Speedway records, including the best average finishing position, 6.6 in the seven previous NEXTEL Cup Series races here. Gordon holds the record of the most miles completed with 3,498 miles, missing the perfection mark by only two miles when he finished one lap down in 2002. Other records for Gordon, include most laps led, 331, and most money won here, $858,373. Whether in Gatorade Victory Lane, which hes attained twice (1997 and 1999), or nearly there, with no finish worse than 16th, Gordon has been part of the closest margin of victory when Rusty Wallace edged him to the Start/Finish Line in 2001 by 0.270 of-a-second or the widest margin of victory when he stretched his lead in 1999 to finish 4.492 seconds ahead of Jeff Burton.
Kurt Busch Walk Of Fame Induction: Kurt Buschs win in last years Auto Club 500 earned him a spot in the speedways Walk of Fame. On Friday at 5:00 p.m., Buschs induction ceremony will take place at Gate 12 behind the main grandstands. The induction is open to the public. A plaque will be placed in the cement outside the gate, as well as his footprints and signature. Busch, who hails from Las Vegas, will receive a special gift from the speedway.
Miles/Races: Michael Waltrip has logged more miles than any other driver around California Speedways two-mile oval. Waltrip has competed in 15 races in seven years at the speedway, including NEXTEL Cup Series, Busch Series and Craftsman Truck Series. He has completed 5,400 miles, 3,292 in NEXTEL Cup, 1,796 in the Busch Series and 312 in the Truck Series. Ken Schrader has competed in 15 races here as well. Schrader has run all seven Cup races, along with six West Series races and two Craftsman Truck Series events here.
A NASCAR Sweep: Kevin Harvick, Mike Wallace and Ron Hornaday are the only drivers to compete in at least one of every NASCAR-sanctioned event at California Speedway. The trio has competed in NEXTEL Cup Series, Busch Series, Craftsman Truck Series and West Series at one time or another over the previous seven years. Brendan Gaughan looks to join their ranks when he attempts to qualify for the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series Auto Club 500.
NEXTEL Cup Series Rookies Class of 2004: Brendan Gaughan, Kasey Kahne, Scott Riggs, Johnny Sauter, Brian Vickers and Scott Wimmer are the six members of this years Raybestos Rookie class in NEXTEL Cup. Kahne got the season off to an amazing start, with three second-place finishes, one third-place finish and two poles in just the first seven races. He has two Busch Series starts at California Speedway, with his best finish of fourth-place during last years californiaspeedway.com 300. The Washington state natives success so far this season might be challenged when he takes on fellow West Coast driver Gaughan, who has competed in seven events here, including his 2000 West Series victory. Another rookie to watch in the Auto Club 500 will be the 2002 California Speedway Busch Series race winner Scott Riggs. He led the remaining 49 laps of that event, through two restarts, to claim his second NASCAR Busch Series victory in only his ninth start. Other notables include 2003 NASCAR Busch Series Champion Brian Vickers, Johnny Sauter, who helped capture the 2003 NASCAR Busch Series Owners Championship for Richard Childress Racing, and Scott Wimmer, who finished third in the 2004 season opener Daytona 500.
Stater Bros 300 presented by Gatorade: Several NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series regulars are planning on running double duty at California Speedway in the Stater Bros 300 presented by Gatorade event on May 1st. Cup regulars expected to compete in the 150-lap Busch series event include Jeff Burton, Robby Gordon, Kevin Harvick, Kasey Kahne, Matt Kenseth, Johnny Sauter, Tony Stewart, Jeremy Mayfield and Michael Waltrip.
Special Paint Schemes: NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series Driver Ryan Newman will be running a unique paint scheme for the Auto Club 500. Newmans No. 12 Dodge will display a special Mobil 1 30th Anniversary silver and black design.
Designated Drivers: Designated Drivers Inc., Miller Brewing Company and Gate City Beverage have teamed up for a Partners in Prevention program during the NASCAR weekend. Designated Drivers Inc., which has been in operation for approximately six years in other regions of the country, will have booths located at Gates 12 and 14 that will offer fans informational material aimed at creating impaired-driving awareness in a positive forum. In the event someone does not wish to drive, Designated Drivers will arrange to have a trained, licensed, insured driver transport them home in their own vehicle free of charge. The drivers work in teams, allowing one to drive the guests car home, and another driver to follow and transport the Designated Driver back to the speedway. The ride home is courtesy of Miller Brewing Company and Gate City Beverage.
A Giant Thank You: During the Auto Club 500 weekend guests will have several opportunities to thank U. S. Military personnel. What began as a service project for the students of Lutheran High School in Orange, Calif. is sweeping the region and is the perfect opportunity to write a letter to a past or present military member to show appreciation for their sacrifices, dedication and service to our country. Drop of your letter at the DeWalt display. On Sunday, the ESGR NASCAR Busch Series car will be on display at the Auto Club display, guest can stop by and sign a large banner that will be go on display in Iraq inside a U. S. Military Mess Hall. You can also show your support as several Naval and Marine Corps will be onsite Saturday and Sunday for pre-race ceremonies.
CHP Champions Card Leave Speeding to the Pros: For the fifth consecutive year, California Speedway is teaming up with the California Highway Patrol on a giveaway for guests who visit the CHP booth inside Gate 12. This years giveaway features a painting by acclaimed motorsports artist Hector Cademartori of all of California Speedways 2003 racing champions, including Kurt Busch, NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series winner, and Matt Kenseth, NASCAR Busch Series Winner with a message to leave speeding to the pros. The backside of the card highlights California Speedways 2004 event schedule and many elements of the CHPs highway safety program, including a patrol car, motorcycle unit, helicopter and airplane.
Miller Lite Rock n Racing Concert to feature LIVE: The Miller Lite Rock n Racing Concert Series makes a pitstop at California Speedway during the Auto Club 500 weekend. A speedway partner since 1997, Miller Lite will present this years musical guest LIVE on a new stage located in Suite Lot F, adjacent to gate 50. Taking the stage for the Auto Club 500 entertainment pleasure is LIVE, a band that has sold 20 million albums and spawned such hits as I Alone, Lightning Crashes, Dolphins Cry and many more. Their most recent album, Birds of Pray, features 13 tracks including the hits Heaven and Run Away. They are certain to energize an already high-energy infield on Saturday evening. Rusty Wallace, driver of the No. 2 Miller Lite Dodge, is expected to make a special appearance. As a special treat to those interested in attending the Miller Lite Rock n Racing Concert alone, a special ticket will be offered after 3:00 p.m. for $20 at Gate 18.
SPEED Channel Stage: Located in Suite Lot F, the SPEED Channel Stage will present exciting activities on Friday and Saturday evening of the Auto Club 500 weekend. Friday evening will feature Trackside Live and the shows hosts Steve Byrnes, Darrell Waltrip, Larry McReynolds and Jeff Hammond as they welcome live drop in guests from around the world of racing to discuss the NASCAR scene beginning at 5:30 p.m. The stage will also be used on Saturday at 3:30 p.m. for SPEED Channels Pit Bull, when Steve Byrnes hosts the live weekly discussion among NASCAR beat writers, including motorsports journalists Ben Blake, David Poole, Marty Smith and Mike Mulhern, who are regular panelists, tossing around hot topics from around the world of NASCAR.
Fan Forum: This question and answer forum will feature NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series team owner Ray Evernham and NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series driver Robby Gordon. Using the SPEED Channel Stage in Suite Lot F, the Q & A session will kick-off at 6:15 p.m. and is free to everyone with a Saturday grandstand ticket or infield wristband.
MRO Raceway Ministries Keeping Kids Busy: Raceway Ministries will have its Family Activities Center in the infield, next to the Kid Zone, in full gear during the weekend, complete with pinewood derby races and a number of childrens activities.
Infield Neighborhoods: With approximately 1,800 reserved RV sites, the speedways infield becomes a small city, complete with pizza delivery, ice cream delivery, fire and police protection, as well as a grocery store. Neighborhood Safety Officers will be located in each turn of the infield in blue and white tents to assist with any security or medical need. The Infielder, a newsletter for race weekend residents, will be distributed upon entering the track and will provide up to date information. Also in the infield is King Tacos permanent infield location, a number of permanent and temporary shower locations, and California Speedways Kids Zone. Quiet hours for the infield are from midnight 6:00 a.m.
Miller Lite Oasis: Returning this year to the infield is the Miller Lite Oasis, a tented area central to the massive infield, offering a bar and grill type of atmosphere. The Oasis will be open nightly during the weekend from 3:00 p.m. midnight and feature a karaoke machine, music and a festive atmosphere. Guests of the Miller Lite Oasis must be 21 years and older (with valid ID), with the exception that during daylight hours children are allowed with adult accompaniment.
Driver Line Up Impressive at Party Zone Presented by GameWorks: Another attraction this year is the California Speedway Party Zone on Saturday and Sunday. The hospitality area features games provided by GameWorks as well as food and beverage service. The cost for both days is $150, while Sunday only admission is $100 and Saturday tickets are $75. The cost for Party Zone does not include a ticket for the races. NASCAR drivers schedule to appear in the Party Zone are: Ryan Newman, Kyle Busch, Stacy Compton, Robert Pressley and Jason Leffler on Saturday and Rusty Wallace, Ken Schrader, Jimmie Johnson, Greg Biffle, Brendan Gaughan and Ricky Craven on Sunday.
The Big Screen: Have you seen NASCAR 3D: The IMAX Experience yet? California Speedway is largely featured in the three dimensional movie, including a mind-blowing flyover shot in the middle of the movie. Stop by an IMAX theater and see the movie that will transport you directly into the drivers seat to explore the world of NASCAR, featuring rare, behind the scenes glimpses as well as gripping footage of the unpredictable action on the track.
Some Guest Services Notes: California Speedway takes great pride in its Guest Services program. Below are a few important items for guests to know. A complete Guest Guide was mailed with tickets to customers for this weekends event. In addition, the guide is available for reading or downloads at www.californiaspeedway.com.
Security Measures: In an effort to provide a safe environment for our race fans while ensuring everyone timely entry to view the events, the following gate admission policies are in effect at California Speedway. Carry-in items will be limited as follows:
One (1) soft-side bag/cooler, no larger than 6 x 6 x 12 inches (examples include: a soft-side insulated cooler; a scanner bag; a fanny pack; a purse; a diaper bag; binoculars case) may be carried in any manner (i.e. by its handle; with shoulder strap(s); on a belt). The soft-side insulated cooler may contain ice.
One (1) clear plastic bag, no larger than 18 x 18 x 4 inches to accommodate samples received and purchases made after fans have parked their cars. This one bag can be carried in any manner. Clear bags may not contain ice.
Binoculars, scanners, headsets and cameras not in a bag but worn separately over the neck and/or on the belt and seat cushions carried separately are also allowed. (Seat cushion bags with compartments will be reviewed on an individual basis.)
All items brought through a grandstand gate are subject to inspection
The following items may not enter the admission gates:
NO Firearms, fireworks and items restricted by Local, State or Federal laws;
NO Hard-sided coolers (which have never been permitted at California Speedway), Thermos insulated coolers, freezer/ice packets and/or insulated cups of any size;
Strollers, umbrellas, glass, aluminum or metal containers, alcohol, wagons, pets, bicycles, mopeds, inline or roller skates, skateboards or scooters (motorized and/or manual);
Any bags, backpacks or containers larger than the allowed size (6 X 6 X 12);
California Speedway reserves the right to refuse entry of any item deemed inappropriate.
None of the above-restricted items may be left in or around the gate area.
Metrolink the thousands of guests who travel to the facility via Metrolink help to ease traffic congestion in the area. California Speedway is equipped with its own train service on race weekends. Dedicated trains travel from several points throughout Southern California to the speedway and back again. The staging area experienced expansion over the fall/winter months, allowing trains to stage and fully board passengers in one shot.
Guest Services Ambassadors there are more than 2,500 guest services ambassadors and attendants to assist guests throughout race weekends. In addition, 12 information booths are available to answer questions. Approximately 400 ushers are located throughout the grandstands to assist with seat location, answer questions and help keep the crowd courteous during the event.
Distinguishing Guest Services Ambassadors by Vest Colors while at California Speedway guests will encounter various guest services ambassadors whos goal is to make race goers time here as peaceful and exciting as possible. In the grandstands guests will find ushers in yellow vests. Their job is to assist guests to their seats and answer questions. In the California Speedway Club (CSC) seating these ushers wear gold vests. Disability transport use golf carts to assist disabled guests around the facility wear light blue and white striped vests. Those in purple vests sell event programs. Red and white striped vests might be the most common guest services ambassadors as they assist in information booths, CSC dining areas, suite and shuttle service and pit pass checkers.
California Speedway Fleet Patrol - the Speedway has a fleet of 20 trams and 150 trained people to help transport guests from the parking lots and the Metrolink train station to the entrances. The trams will be operating pre and post race. Courtesy transport vehicles are available for the physically challenged to assist them to their seats, concession stands, bathrooms, etc.
Child ID Wristbands with so many families attending events at California Speedway, parents can register their children in case they get separated. By filling out an information card, speedway personnel can act quickly to re-unite parent and child. The child wears a bracelet that highlights the section and seat in the reserved grandstand or infield site number. As well, wristbands are available for any guests that may need one during the course of the weekend.
AAA Auto Service the Automobile Club of Southern California is on site and ready to assist if keys are locked in cars or batteries go dead. Assistance is just a quick call away as several Automobile Club roadside assistance teams are on the property and ready to respond. Commonly referred to as AAA, the Auto Club offers insurance, financial, automotive and travel services throughout the year. Stop by their display at Gate 12 to find out more and become a member.
NEXTEL the presenting sponsor of NASCARs premier series, the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series, will be onsite during the Auto Club 500 weekend with their NEXTEL display. This gigantic display, covering 10,000 square feet, features simulators, an interactive tech pit and the history of NASCAR. NEXTEL will be located near Gate 10, stop by and see how NEXTEL gets it done.
Other California Speedway Fun Facts and Special Notes
California Speedway: California Speedway stands on the historic site of the former Kaiser Steel Mill. In November of 1993, discussions took place between Penske Corporation and Kaiser Ventures Inc. and an agreement was reached in the spring of 1994. Groundbreaking began Nov. 22, 1995. On June 22, 1997, the long awaited return of NASCAR racing to Southern California was realized with the California 500 Presented by NAPA. Cost for the two-mile superspeedway was estimated at $120 million.
The Water Tower: The concrete water tower, located in the center of the infield, is the lone remaining landmark from the Kaiser Steel Mill. The water tower rises 136 feet from the center of the Infield, serving as a reminder of when Liberty ships that supplied the Allied Forces during World War II were built at the mill. The mill closed December 31, 1983.
The Landscape: Home is nearly 600 acres including 131 acres in the Infield and a 30-acre parking lot off of Napa Street near parking lot 11.
What about the Track: The track is a two-mile, D-shaped oval. Considered a superspeedway, banking is 14 degrees on turns 1-4, 11 degrees along the frontstretch and three degrees down the backstretch. The track is 75-feet wide with a 15-foot apron. The backstretch is 2,500 feet and the frontstretch is 3,100 feet in length. Pit road is 2,200 feet long with 44 pit stalls. The garage area is home for over 100 cars in three garages during race weekends.
The Trophy: The winner of the Auto Club 500 receives a replica of the Les Richter Trophy, named after the former Los Angeles Rams great, NASCAR executive, IROC chairman and current vice-president for International Speedway Corporation. The drivers name is added to the perpetual Les Richter trophy that remains at the speedway.
Location: Located in Fontana, California, the speedway is four miles Northeast of the I-10 and I-15 interchange, 50 miles east of downtown Los Angeles, 60 miles west of Palm Springs and 100 miles north of San Diego.
The Scoring Pylon: The scoring pylon made its debut during September 1998, CART Champ Car race. The four-panel scoring pylon located at the tri-oval by the start/finish line stands 144 feet tall. Total light bulbs? Stop counting at 10,240 bulbs.
Washingtonia Filifera or Mexican Fan Palms: Its always asked, so heres the tree talk. There are 298 palm trees on the property including 61 down the backstretch. What kind you ask? How about 31 Canary Palms, the largest of the palm family on site, followed by 150 Washingtonia Filifera (the mid-sized palms) and 117 Mexican Fan Palms (the skinniest of the bunch).
On A Clear Day: Cucamonga Peak towers over the backstretch of the speedway. The peak is part of the San Gabriel and San Bernardino Mountain ranges.
Get all the Information: Racing fans will get all the information they need on 13 message boards, four Sony Jumbo Trons and over 750 television monitors at concession and souvenir stands, suites and press levels. If you dont see the message, then listen to the latest information from PA announcers Joe Benson and Jim Mueller on the Speedway public address system. Mueller joins California Speedway for the first time this weekend. Hes also the voice of Daytona International Speedway, Richmond International Raceway, North Carolina Speedway and Homestead-Miami Speedway.
Online: The California Speedway website at www.californiaspeedway.com provides insightful information on the speedway as well as race event notes, photos and updates. For this years race, the website also proved to be a useful tool in selling tickets, as several guests opted to purchase online through our secure server.
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