PREVIEW - CALIFORNIA SPEEDWAY...
Including Driver's Appearances, Ticket Prices, Schedule, Facility Info, What to do, ETC.
9300 Cherry Avenue Fontana, CA 92335
Telephone (909) 428-9300 Fax (909) 429-5199
Toll-Free Telephone (800) 944-7223
Traffic updates & live cameras.16 to 20 cameras in the Fontana Area.
95.1 FM for real time traffic updates and tips for easy entrance into the facility.
Directions
Inbound Traffic Directions- All guests MUST have a parking pass to park on California Speedway property for both NASCAR Sundays. Parking passes are distributed with credentials/tickets. The color of the pass determines the gate where guests must enter and the appropriate route to the facility. Note: Infield RV permit holders will continue to access the infield staging via Gate 3; crossing the track at Track Gates 53/54. GO TO THE FAN GUIDE FOR THE INSTRUCTIONS AS THEY ARE VERY DETAILED.PDF file They have it colored coded into 6 groups. Here is a link to a page on the site that may help: Click here
FROM TERI H Traffic: Traffic leaving the track after a cup race can be hectic. Traffic in and out of the race has improved since they implemented the parking passes. It's not as bad as Vegas (the worst) or Phoenix (almost as bad as Vegas as far as leaving the race).
Metrolink Info 2009 THIS HAS BEEN CANCELED FOR OCTOBER!
FROM TIM K: Being greenhorns in 2000 (our first race anywhere) we followed the directions in the guide right into the largest traffic jam I have ever seen. We had the track in sight and still didn’t get in until ¼ of the race was in the books. Disgusted with our attempts we searched for a better way and found the Metrolink commuter trains. The trains are specials and tickets can be ordered from the track. The next year we boarded the train at Rancho Cucamonga and glided comfortably into the rear entrance of the track. You can hoof it to the front of the track if you need the exercise or take one of their frequent trams. The trip back was equally uneventful and much easier on the nerves than being tangled in traffic for hours. Always looking to improve the experience we gave it still more thought. Realizing that the bulk of the folks were coming from the west, LA and surrounding communities, we determined the best way to approach would be from the east. The next year we boarded at San Bernardino and yes, the experience was better still. Now we were coming in the back entrance and starting from the back way. San Bernardino is off highway 215 and all the traffic is on highways 10 and 15. We’re back at our hotel sipping cocktails less than 2 hours after the checkers. We stay at the Best Western in Phelen in the Cajon Pass. The Metrolink system is massive stretching from Oceanside to the high desert and all lines are serviced on raceday. Coming from east or west, I can’t recommend taking Metrolink highly enough. The only gripe I may have is it seems that they hold the train’s departure well beyond the advertised 1 hour after the checkers
Anytime a speedway suggest you take a Tram it means: Traffic is a mess! They parked us in the infield and we had a grandstand ticket! NEVER in all the years have I've been going racing has a speedway run out of parking!
Ordering: A round-trip ticket is required prior to boarding, as there are no train ticket sales at the Metrolink Station or at the Speedway on event day. You can purchase your Metrolink tickets by either calling the California Speedway box office at (800) 944-RACE (7223) or online by clicking here.
When ordering your tickets, please make sure you include the Train Number. For example, if you are taking the train from Simi Valley, you would request Train 192. All round trip tickets are $25 - includes all stops, all lines. Please see the links below for additional information.
There are three main tram stop locations outside the oval:
West Tram Stop: Located outside Turn 4 at the southeast corner of parking Lot 11. This stop serves those guests that need to access the West (Even) sectioned grandstands or access through the tunnel.
East Tram Stop: Located outside Turn 1 at the southwest corner of parking Lot 7. This stop serves those guests that need to access the East (Odd) sectioned grandstands or Chalet Village.
Metrolink/North Tram Stop: Located on the north side (backstretch) of the facility. This tram stop serves Metrolink guests as well as those that have parked in the north parking lots such as Lots 8 and 10, as well as portions of Lots 7 and 9.
Guest Express Trams are also located in the Infield to assist our guests In the Infield camping area. Remember, for guests’ safety, Infield camping area trams never run past daylight. Please check posted signs for current times.
FROM TERI H Trams: If you're on the Eastern side of the track, take the Midway tram located in parking lot 4 instead of the Back Straight tram located across from it in lot 7 (if you want to get to the main gate quicker.) The Midway tram also makes 3-4 stops at the front of the track. If you want to go all the way around the back property and get dumped outside of turn 4, then take the Back Straight tram. NOTE: A really cool thing to do is wait for the truck race to start and THEN take the Back Straight tram. You can see the trucks going by you at 180 while you're going 35 down the back stretch. Very cool experience! Sadly there will be no truck race in Cali in 2010.
PARKING
TRAFFIC INFO - YA'LL WILL NEED THIS!!!!!!!!!!!
980 AND 1070 AM
When we went to the California Speedway something happened to us that has never happened in our collective century of chasin' racin'.
The Speedway ran out of parking!
They parked us in the infield and then herded us like cattle out of the infield into our $135.00 concourse seats. Let me go ahead now and warn ya'll.....This was a BIG, cluster f#$% when we went in 2002. Everything below goes out the window when it's race day. They had closed the first 4 exits we came to coming from south of the track. They sent us at least 4 exits past the speedway, then wrapped us back around from behind the Tram stop, funneled us thru speedway parking into the infield. I even called Frankie on my cell cause it was the weirdest thing that has ever happened to us trying to park on any Speedway property. Also not one single house across the street from the speedway parked fans in their yards...
Free Parking....
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New Parking Plan - all ticketed guests will have a parking pass to enter the speedway property. The color of the parking pass corresponds with the entry gate and the designated parking lot. Each pass offers a suggested route, with a printed map, for freeway and surface streets to the track. More Info
PLEASE GO TO THE SPEEDWAY WEBSITE AND LOOK AT THE ABOVE LINK....OF COURSE ALL THAT GOES OUT THE WINDOW WHEN THEY RUN OUT OF PARKING.
BLACK FLAG FROM LIZ: My family and I went to the Fontana race for Labor day weekend. What a fiasco!! We have been going to this track for six years and now we will never return. Our "preferred" parking lot has been hacked in two to make way for the new "Opportunity, Fan Zone". There was not one trash can in the parking lot. The closest bathrooms (only about 10 for a lot that holds at least 300 cars) were over 100 yards away. We arrived at 7:00 am to set up (the lot doesn't open until then). Normally, we tailgate, shop, tailgate, shop......until the race starts. When we got there, we discovered that the new "fan zone" doesn't open until noon. We watched so many dissappointed people taking trams or walking (at least a mile) from the outer parking lots only to be turned away. By the time we got in to shop, we couldn't even find the trailers we wanted to visit. Also, a lot of them weren't even there. They have created a maze. Maybe to get you lost, hot and tired so you will buy one of their $5 lemonades.
The vendors we did find and talk to, said that they hate the new set up. It costs more for them to come in and one said that their sales were down by 50%. The new track management said it is trying to attract the Hollywood crowd. That must be why they put in the big new restaurant, Wolfgang Puck's Apex. Who wants to pay $12 for a hamburger.
I emailed public relations as soon as I got home and got a response after about 2 weeks. One comment that stood out was "our commitment is to race fans attending the event". This along with the rest of the response leads me to believe that they want tailgaiting out. They want everyone in their new "fan zone" buying their food and drinks. It is easy to understand that they want to sell their product but how can a family of four afford to buy drinks at $5 each and $12 hamburgers after they already shelled out $600 for the race tickets. Some of the solutions they offered me were, opening the gates a little earlier so we could have bathroom access. Here is a good one, opening the track for a free event on Thursday night so that we could shop the vendors. Like none of us have to work on Friday or take our kids to school.
FROM TERI H. Parking Helpful Hint: When buying tickets from the speedway over the phone, you can request what lot you want to park in. You have to have a free parking pass in order to park in your designated lot on Cup race day. Park in almost any lot on Nationwide race day. All of the speedway lots are paved, but there's a few strips of grass for tailgating. If you want to get a patch of grass next to your parking space to set up your canopy, you'd bettter be there within the first hour of the gates opening.
CONCESSIONS
My, my, my the concessions at this place were different. No Bar B Q but they have Carne Asada which people have tried to tell me is Bar B Que. It's not. Wine coolers were being sold. Mexican & Thai food that we couldn't pronounce but Jimmy had to buy. So there we were a big ole Bubba & Bubbate eatin' Thai food and sipping our wine coolers. HMMMMMMM! That being said let me say that high prices reigned here as it does at most tracks. WARM, small bottles of water were 3 bucks.
No independent vendors anywhere we looked. The track apparel concessions were the normal high price. One thing I noticed that was cool, was that they had a hauler that sold Bobby Allison, Dick Trickle and a few other older drivers shirts. Maybe I haven't noticed it before because I don't usually go to the corporate vendors haulers.
RESTROOMS
There is a serious lack of rest rooms. I was waiting in line at the restroom right down from my $135.00 seat and decided to walk down and find the next one. Well folks, I walked from section 119 until section 140 without seeing another restroom. When I finally got in the rest room there were only 9 stalls and 2 sinks! Do the owners not realize that only 2 sinks backs up the line as much as only 9 stalls in a women's room? If that is all the plumbing you can afford for gosh sakes do what Humpy does and add port-o-potties along the fence! When we left I went in every restroom I found from our seats at roughly the start finish line, to the end of the grandstands in turn 4 and only found 5 restrooms that had 9 stalls in each. The Rock & Darlington's high dollar seats have bathrooms close that have at least 50 stalls and 25 sinks! After the race when we went to the ground level there was this BIG brick building that was a bathroom with a hundred stalls. Of course NO WHERE on the high dollar concourse level where we were did it have a sign to tell you about this bathroom.
FROM TERI H. Bathrooms: Ladies, if you have to go during the race and you're up in the grandstands, make your way down to the main level. There are very large restrooms on the main level. And there is now an escalator to boot to help you (for part of the way) get back to your seat. You'll won't believe the lines for the restrooms in the grandstands!
STAFF
I called this speedway at least 5 times before we left to make sure what was what. Every time I explained we were from the east and had did many races at traditional tracks but we would be coming to CA speedway for the first time. At no time did anyone tell me some things they should have. For example: While we were trying to get in the gate (after being made to park in the infield because they ran out of parking places) they told Jimmy "no aluminum cans". Now, there I was with my regulation 6x6x12 cooler filled with what, aluminum cans. I was not a happy camper. However, because the speedway was in a panic due to the running out of parking places they weren't checking coolers! Now what I found interesting is that a few rows in front of us were some guys drinking out of long neck BOTTLES, GLASS bottles. I know 'cause I went and asked.
ALL INFO FROM HERE DOWN FROM SPEEDWAY UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED
TICKET PRICES 2009
TICKETS 35.00-105.00
Pre-Race Pit/Garage Passes
Pit/Garage Passes are not good for gate admission. A separate admission ticket is required for each day of entry. No refunds or exchanges. The sanctioning body and California Speedway reserve the right to alter the access to these areas at the discretion of sanctioning body officials and speedway officials. The only entrance
to the pits is through the tunnel near Turn 4. Guests may sign their name on the start/finish line and relax on the tri-oval grass while pit road is open. Weekend pit pass is $55 for three days of pit road activities. Children 17 and under will be allowed to visit pit road on Sunday before the race for free when accompanied by an adult with a paid pit pass. CLICK HERE TO ORDER
Keep Your Tickets Safe
California Speedway is not responsible for lost, stolen, misplaced, forgotten or destroyed tickets. If you lose them, they will not be replaced.
TICKET DEALS OCT. 2009
There are ALWAYS ticket deals as they have a hard time selling seats here. I think they will extend the offer date or have more specials.
"All Day Food Fest" for just $35 (ages 13 and over) or $20 (ages 12 and under) fans can fill up on their favorite food as part of the Auto Club Speedway’s special all you can eat “All Day Food Fest” package. The advance purchase only package is available Oct. 11 at participating Auto Club Speedway concession stands scattered throughout the property.
Budweiser Block Party Hospitality Chalet $99 Reserved Seat, Rows 6-10*, Pepsi 500 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Race, Pre Race Pit Pass, Access to Block Party Hospitality Chalet (Opens 1 hr. after gates open, Closes at drop of Green Flag) MORE
PBR and NASCAR For $69.99 (a package valued at $158), PBR and NASCAR fans can attend Southern California’s inaugural “Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup” race – the Pepsi 500 – on Oct. 11 as well as the Dickies Invitational at Citizens Business Bank Arena on Sept. 27. The package also includes a pit pass to the NASCAR event and a dirt pass for the PBR event. MORE
Exclusive Pepsi 500 Weekend Ticket Offers for Auto Club Members.
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FREE PIT PASS
Purchase a $75 Reserved Grandstand ticket to the Pepsi 500 and receive a free pre-race pit pass. Offer expires September 25, 2009.
FREE $25 EXXON-MOBIL GIFT CARD
Purchase two Upper Reserved Grandstand tickets to the Pepsi 500 and receive a $25 Exxon-Mobil gift card. Offer expires September 25, 2009.
SAVE $10 ON SATURDAY TICKETS
Receive $10 off of general admission or reserved grandstand tickets for the Copart 300 on Saturday, October 10th.
To take advantage of these special Auto Club Member offers call (800) 944-7223.
$35 Pepsi Rock n' Rows
Dale Jr. Birthday Package 88.00 - Reserved seat for the Pepsi 500 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Race
- General Admission Ticket to the Copart 300 NNS Race
- Weekend Pit Pass
Jimmie Johnson Package 148.00 - Q&A session with Jimmie Johnson
- Pepsi 500 reserved grandstand ticket
- Pre-Race Pit Pass
Limited edition crystal car
RC Quakes Package - Only $55 Reserved Pepsi 500 ticket (rows 1-5)
- Pre-Race Pit Pass
- Auto Club Speedway Hat
- RC Quakes Club Seat (Excludes July 3rd & Playoffs)
- RC Quakes Tremor Meal (Includes Hot Dog, Chips, Soda)
SoCal Speed Pass $95 NASCAR - Reserved Pepsi 500 ticket, Oct. 11th at Auto Club Speedway
- Pre-Race Pit Pass
NHRA- Reserved Automobile Club of Southern California NHRA Finals ticket, Nov. 15th at Auto Club Raceway
- NHRA Pit Pass
2009 ACS PEPSI 500/TNA BOUND FOR GLORY $55.00 Come join Speed Television and TNA Wrestling personality Hermie Sadler as he hosts a special offer for NASCAR and TNA Wrestling fans. Get tickets to two great events for the price of one. For only $55 you will get a ticket to the Sunday Oct. 11 Pepsi 500 at Auto Club Speedway and a ticket to the Sunday Oct. 18th Pay-Per-View event TNA Bound For Glory at the Bren Center on the campus of UC Irvine. Both events offer special reserved seating at their respective venues for this unique promotion.
Auto Club Speedway All Day Food Fest
Adults (ages 13 and over) - $35
Kids (ages 12 and under) - $20
2009 ACS PEPSI 500/ANGELS BASEBALL PKG $75.00
2009 ACS OCT NASCAR FAN PACK $155.00
FAN HOSPITALITIES OCT. 2009
Hendrick Motorsports 25th Anniversary Party Zone presented by Pepsi.
Hendrick superstars Dale Earnhardt Jr. & Jeff Gordon are scheduled to appear on stage in the Party Zone on Sunday October 11th. MORE
Saturday Only : $85 per person (plus cost of race ticket**)
Sunday Only: $125 (plus cost of race ticket**)
Saturday & Sunday: $175 (plus cost of race ticket**)
Budweiser Block Party Hospitality For only $99, race fans can be part of the Budweiser Block Party MORE
CALIFORNIA SPEEDWAY 2009 NASCAR SCHEDULE
Friday, October 9th
9:00 am - Parking Lots Open
11:00 am - Opportunity, California FanZone Gates Open to Ticket Holders
11:00 am - Gate # 54 Crossover Closes (Infield Guests)
11:00 am - NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Hot Pass In Effect (until appx. 3:10pm)
11:30 am - NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Practice
1:05 pm - NNS Final Practice
3:10 pm - NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Hot Pass In Effect
3:40 pm - NASCAR Qualifying Day: NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Qualifying
Copart 300 - Saturday, October 10th
6:30 am - Parking Lots Open
8:30 am - Opportunity, CA FanZone Gates Open to Ticket Holders
8:30 am - Gate #54 Crossover Closes (infield guests)
9:00 am - NNS Qualifying (Two Laps, All Positions)
10:30 am - NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Practice
11:15 am - TV Exhibition Run
11:45 am - NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Final Practice - HAPPY HOUR
1:00 pm - Security clears pit lane
1:00 pm - NNS Driver Introductions
1:30 pm - Copart 300 NNS Race (150 Laps, 300 Miles)
Pepsi 500 - Sunday, October 11th
5:00 am - Parking Lots Open
7:00 am - Opportunity, California FanZone Gates Open to Ticket Holders
11:15 am - NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Hot Pass In Effect
11:45 pm - NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Driver Introductions
12:05 pm - Security Clears Pit Lane
12:15 pm - Pepsi 500 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Race (250 Laps, 500 Miles)
WHAT TO DO RACING STUFF FIRST
DRIVER'S APPEARANCES
Appearances are posted from a week before race day up until a few days before. Many times there isn't advanced notice, go by the souvenir haulers and look for the signs. (Go on Friday that is when they give out the tickets you need)
Reed Sorenson tries to visit his souvenir trailer at the race track each weekend to sign autographs. Be sure to stop by the trailer and check for times.
October 8, 2009
David Ragan is scheduled to appear at the California Speed Zone on Thursday, October 8, 2009 from 6:00 - 8:00pm local time. www.jayski.com
Friday, October 9, 2009
Justin Allgaier is scheduled to sign autographs at the Penske Racing souvenir trailer on Friday, October 9, 2009 at 4:30 pm local time. The trailer is located on souvenir row along the frontstretch at Auto Club Speedway.www.jayski.com
Saturday, October 10
Jimmie Johnson, will take his place alongside past Auto Club Speedway NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race winners when he is inducted into the ACS Walk of Fame on Saturday, October 10 at 9:30 a.m. Located at Gate 12, on the east end of the Opportunity, California FanZonewww.jayski.com
Ryan Newman will be signing autographs at his souvenir hauler. Check hauler for details. 2:00 pm driverappearances.com
Sunday, October 11, 2009
Ryan Newman is scheduled to join Lefty, Kid's Club mascot for Auto Club Speedway's Reading to Race program, on the Opportunity, California FanZone stage for "story time" prior to the Pepsi 500 on Sunday, October 11, 2009. [Time TBD]. Available only through a free membership with the Auto Club Speedway Kid's Club, children 5-12 years old have the exclusive opportunity to participate in special events including a scavenger hunt, story time with NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver Newman and much more. For more information or to join the club, visit the Auto Club Speedway website.
Robby Gordon will be signing autographs at his merchandise hauler. 8:00 am-8:45 am
Brian Vickers will be making an appearance at the Red Bull merchandise hauler. Tickets will be handed out throughout the weekend. Members of Club V will be allowed into the signing (with their member card) even if the allotted tickets have been distributed. 9:00 am (approx.) driverappearances.com
Elliott Sadler will be making an appearance at the Tylenol display. Stop by before Sunday to find out how you can race against Elliott. 9:24 am - 9:45 am www.elliottsadler.com/
Kevin Harvick will be signing autographs for the first 150 people who purchase a No. 33 Camping World diecast for $20 at the Camping World store on Saturday, Oct. 10 between 9am - Noon. The first 150 to purchase the diecast will receive a ticket for Kevin's autograph session. 8:45 am - 9:45 amdriverappearances.com
Sam Hornish is scheduled to sign autographs at the AAA display at Auto Club Speedway on Sunday, October 11, 2009 from 8:30 - 9:00am local time.www.jayski.com
DRIVERS APPEARANCES IN THE FONTANA AREA: CLICK HERE
Stater Bros. Racefest Thursday, Oct. 8.
Stater Bros. Racefest presented by Pepsi is free to the public (admission and parking) and will be held in the Opportunity, California FanZone outside the front stretch and in the shadows of Auto Club Speedway in Fontana. The event, scheduled from 5 – 9:30 p.m., is an exciting kickoff to the NASCAR Playoff Weekend, highlighted by the Pepsi 500 NASCAR Sprint Cup Race.
Scheduled to appear are:
Sam Hornish
Marcos Ambrose
Greg Biffle
Clint Boyer
Jeff Burton
Brendan Gaughan
Kasey Kahne
Jason Keller
Joey Logano
Mark Martin
Jamie McMurray
Casey Mears
Scott Speed
Ricky Stenhouse, Jr.
Brian Vickers
Steve Wallace
Michael Waltrip
* The driver schedule is subject to change. For the latest updates on the driver schedule visit www.autoclubspeedway.com/racefest. and many others will be on hand to sign autographs at sponsor tents throughout the event.
There will also be a special appearance by NASCAR Sprint Cup Champion Jeff Gordon on stage as well as many other activities, all part of the Pepsi 500 NASCAR Playoff weekend which includes a NASCAR Nationwide event (the Copart 300).
Rock Band The 88 To Perform Pre-Race Concert Prior To Copart 300 On Oct. 10
The concert will take place in the Opportunity, California FanZone from 11 a.m. to noon at Auto Club Speedway prior to the Copart 300.
Be A Part Of NASCAR-Inspired Music Video on Oct 11
have the opportunity to be part of the “first” live performance video shoot of rock-and-roll legend Foreigner’s “Can’t Slow Down” at Southern California’s premier motorsports facility on Sunday, Oct. 11. Fans wishing to take part in the taping should gather at the main stage in the Opportunity, California FanZone at 10:15 a.m.
The Opportunity, California FanZone
The Opportunity, California FanZone is open to ticket holders throughout the race weekend, and includes something for everyone. Music fans can discover the latest hits from some hot new bands, There are also interactive displays and souvenir rigs, great food and beverages, and the Speedway’s on-site café, Apex by Wolfgang Puck. MORE
Reading to Race Ryan Newman prior to the Pepsi 500 on Oct. 11. In addition to Newman in the FanZone, kids can take part in other fun activities including a scavenger hunt around the Auto Club Speedway FanZone with an opportunity to win special prizes.
Available only through a free membership with the Auto Club Speedway Kid’s Club, children 5-12 years old have the exclusive opportunity to special events including a scavenger hunt, story time with NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver Newman and much more during the Pepsi 500 on Oct. 11, 2009. MORE
Raceway Ministries California Fontana
No idea where at California Speedway they are located...I can not find the info anywhere. I think they are located in the infield by the Kids Zone.
Richard Petty Driving Experience
Reservations are required and fans can call 1-800-BE-PETTY (800-237-3889) to secure a seat inside a 600-horse power NASCAR style stock car OR VISIT THEIR WEBSITE www.1800bepetty.com. The event will be the first track activity under the brand new lights at the speedway.
RACE TRACKS
Pomona Raceway Pomona, CA 1/2 mi Dirt Semi-Banked Oval 909.593.7010
Directions: I-10 Exit 45. North on White Ave 0.4 miles. Left into Fairplex, then follow signs to Gate 17. Formerly Known as: Los Angeles Fairplex
THEY HAVE CAMPING HERE! Directions: I-215 north out of San Bernadino to the Palm/Kendall exit. Southwest on Palm Ave. 1.7 miles then right (north) 0.8 miles. (Follow signs to OHVP). Raceway is on the right.
Directions: I-10 to I-215 north. Exit on Orange Show Rd, east then immediate left (north) on E St. Speedway is 0.3 miles on the right. Pit entrance is on 'E' St at Gate 10, Parking is on Mill Street at Gate 4.
Saturday Racing from APR to OCT - Pro-4 Stocks, Sport Compacts, Sport Trucks, Street Stocks, Pure Stocks, Pony Stocks, Lady Pure Stocks,
Misc Facts: All Seats have backs. Former football stadium has great sightlines. Ron Hornaday, Rick Carelli, Parnelli Jones, Bill Elliot, Rick Mears, Sterling Martin, Butch Gilliland have all raced here.
THEY HAVE CAMPING HERE! Directions: I-215, south of Riverside, to Pomona Expressway. East 2.5 miles. Left (north) on Center. Speedway is on the right at Lake Perris Fairgrounds.
Saturday Racing from FEB to NOV
SCRA Sprints, Lightning Sprints, Dwarfs, Dirt Late Models, Street Stocks,
Irwindale Speedway - Located in the heart of the San Gabriel Valley, less than 25 minutes from down-town Los Angeles ... Irwindale Speedway is directly adjacent to the 605 Freeway and easily accessible from anywhere in Southern California. The facility is located at 500 Speedway Drive at the 605 Freeway in nearby Irwindale. Fans arriving from the South need to take the Live Oak West off-ramp West one block back over the freeway to the main entrance. Arrivals from the north will exit to the west on Arrow Highway and then turn left at the second light (Live Oak) for a short half-block trip to the main gates.
SPEEDTV STAGE
In the spring of 2006 the Speed Stage was located in the infield, inside Turn 4 Tunnel at California Speedway.
Speed Road Tour AUTO CLUB 500 EVENTS
THURSDAY, Feb. 23rd: 3pm - 7pm
Living Spaces Furniture
12649 Foothill Blvd, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91739
OTHER STUFF TO DO
Castle Amusement park, located near Tyler Avenue and the 91 Freeway, is on a 25-acre site filled with rides, games, arcades, and highlighted by four 18-hole championship miniature golf courses
Scandia Amusement Park 6.3 miles Time: 10 minutes
1155 South Wanamaker Avenue, Ontario, CA 91761 (909) 390-3092
Jensen-Alvarado Ranch: Historic ranch completely restored to portray rural life. You will find cattle, sheep, chickens, rabbits, a duck pond and goats. There are citrus groves, peach, apricot and plum orchards, and a grape vineyard. Observe plowing with horses and general farm life by those dressed in period clothing. The Winery Museum and Gift Corner are open 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on weekends. 4350 Briggs St.. (909) 369-6055
Jurupa Mountains Cultural Center: Earth science museum, horticulture information, and Saturday field trips. Museum open 1:00-4:00 p.m.. Tuesday through Saturday. Don't miss the dinosaurs! 7621 Granite Hill Dr. (909) 685-5818.
March Field Air Museum: Exhibits depicting the history of March Air Force Base, plus 53 vintage aircraft and memorabilia dating from World War I to the present. The museum is open 10 am - 4pm daily (10-5 weekends in Summer Months). Closed Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day. Interstate 215 at Van Buren Boulevard. March Air Force Base. (909) 697-6602.
Mission Inn: The Mission Inn which now fills an entire block began as the Glenwood Cottages. a family run hotel. In 1876 the C.C. Miller family began taking paying guests into their Riverside home. When the first large construction, the Mission Wing, opened in 1903 the hotel was renamed Glenwood Mission Inn. 3649 Mission Inn Avenue. (909) 784-0300
Mount Rubidoux: Walk to the top of Riverside's most historic landform and site of the nation's first outdoor interdenominational Easter Sunrise Service in 1909. Overlooking the Downtown, from this vantage point it's obvious there is lots to see and do here.
UCR Botanic Gardens: Escape the routine and take a peaceful break amidst birds, bees, blossoms and butterflies by visiting the UCR Botanic Gardens, 39 acres of flowers, trees, woods, and gardens. There are hiking trails. beautiful spots for picnics, and perfect places just to sit and meditate. A gentle pathway for wheelchair access winds through the main features of the gardens. Twice a year, the Gardens hold their very popular Plant Sale. Open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., seven days a week. Admission and parking are free. (909) 787-4650.
Or how about a visit to Ronald Reagan Presidential Library? This library and museum features a full scale replica of the Oval Office, a recreated White House state dinner, constantly changing temporary exhibits, and numerous videos. The L.A. Zoo is one of the largest zoos in the United States. This zoo features more than 1,200 reptiles, mammals, and birds. The zoo also offers animal shows, a play park for children, picnic areas, and beautifully landscaped gardens.
Amf Arrowhead Lanes (909) 889-0355
299 West Orange Show Road, San Bernardino, CA 92408
Deer Park Nudist Resort (909) 880-0803
1924 Glen Helen Road, San Bernardino, CA 92407
Silver Q Billards (909) 886-0690
1120 East Highland Avenue, San Bernardino, CA 92404
Will Call
Monday—Thursday of race week can go to the Speedway’s Administration Building from 8:30 a.m.—4:30 p.m. During the remainder of race week and weekend, the Will Call location is the West Ticket Booth at Gate 14. For both weekends the will call booth will open from 7:00 a.m.—until the end of on-track activities or 4:30 p.m., whichever comes first. On Sundays, the location will open at 7:00 a.m. for the Auto Club 500 and 11:00 a.m. for the Pop Secret 500 and remain open until the half-way point of each race.
WHAT YOU CAN BRING INTO CALIFORNIA SPEEDWAY
One soft side bag / cooler, no larger than 6 X 6 X 12 inches. The soft side insulated cooler may contain ice. Examples include: a soft side insulated cooler, a scanner bag, a fanny pack, a purse, a diaper bag, or a binocular bag, etc.
This one bag may be carried in any manner, i.e. by handle, with shoulder straps, on a belt, etc.
One 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.
Binoculars, scanners, headsets, cameras, not in a bag, worn separately over the neck 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 will be inspected.
NOT ALLOWED Glass, aluminum and metal containers
SO WHAT THE HECK DO YOU PUT IN YOUR STUPID 6X6X12 COOLER?
FANS WITH DISABILITIES
Handicap Parking
A DMV-approved handicap-parking pass is required for parking in specially marked spaces. Several handicap parking spaces are available in Lot 1; Terrace Suite handicap parking is adjacent to the infield water tower for those with infield vehicle credentials. NOTE: The person for whom the disabled parking permit has been issued must be present. Proof of DMV registration for permit may be required.
Guests With Disabilities
Tickets can be purchased in advance or on race day (subject to availability). Each disabled guest may be accompanied by one attendant/companion, with seating provided. Ushers can provide assistance and direct guests to the top row and front row of the grandstands. Concessionaires will be available to assist guests with beverage needs.
Elevators: Disabled guests are encouraged to use the two center elevators located in the Race Control Tower at Section 1. Elevators are also available in the East and West Towers. Lines may occur, so please allow enough time to be seated.Ramps: There are two ramps in the main grandstand, one located near Section 79 to the top of the grandstands; a second at the far east end of the grandstands to the Terrace Level.
Transportation: The speedway has handicap accessible trams that operate throughout race weekends. Roving Guest Services Ambassadors, on golf carts, can assist with transportation. Information Booth Ambassadors can also dispatch specially prepared disability transports to various locations throughout the facility. Please note that demand at peak times can create delays, so please allow enough time to be transported and seated.
ABOUT SPEEDWAY TAILGATING
Guests who would like to tailgate are encouraged to use grass areas around the parking lots. Guests may only use the area directly in front of or behind their vehicle for tailgating, taking into account that they may not prohibit the flow of traffic. Guests will not be allowed to use an additional parking space for tailgating. No open campfires or barrel fires in the parking areas.
IF YOUR VEHICLE IS TOWED....
Vehicles that are towed are subject to a minimum recovery fee of $180. If your vehicle has been towed, please contact the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department at 909-988-6571 or Eagle Towing at 909-355-9282. (CVC 22658). sentance: Larger vehicles may require additional towing and recovery fee. See race weekend section in the guide for specific parking details.
Lost And Found
Lost items, children or parents can be taken to, or claimed at, the Lost and Found Tents/Information Booths. For oval events, these locations will be at Gates 13 (At the base of the centere elevator tower) and 50 (The main entrance to the Infield Camping area). Following the event, all unclaimed items will be held at the administration building for 30 days. Guests who have lost an item may stop by or call 909-429-5000 to inquire about a lost item. After 30 days, items will be donated to a local charity
ID Wristbands
Parents should take advantage of this special program by signing up their children (primarily for those 12 and under) at a Guest Services Information Booth. Children will receive a wristband, and by recording the family’s seating location and/or reserved infield site, our staff can assist in reuniting parents with any child who might become separated. Please see the nearest Information Booth for Child ID Wristbands. Also,
wristbands are available for any guest that may need one during the course of the weekend.
INFIELD INFORMATION
• A convenience store, stocked with much needed food and personal supplies is located in the infield, in the center of the back straight parallel to camping row 5. Hours will differ per weekend,check store for hours.
• Raceway Ministries’ Family Activities Center is open with various activities throughout the weekend. They are located by the Kids Playzone.
• Quiet hours are from midnight – 6:00 a.m.
• California Speedway’s Kids Playzone is open from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
• Showers are available in the Infield and are open from 6:00 a.m. – midnight. Other shower areas
INFIELD ENTRY
*staging times 5 a.m. (Thurs.)
*staging locations Gate 3, Lot 8
*move-in times 8 a.m. (Thurs.)
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California Speedway’s Infield RV Reserved section is SOLD OUT. A camping wristband is required for everyone over 12 years of age. A camping wristband will also allow access to the General Admission areas of the infield for the NASCAR Races.
Infield vehicles will enter through Gate 3 and be staged in Lot 8. Vehicles will not be allowed to exit and re-enter the infield throughout the weekend. Additional or tow vehicles may be parked overnight in the designated exterior lots (Lot 7 and 8). California Speedway reserves the right to load in vehicles out of order to accommodate time restrictions. Please be patient as it is our goal to get all RV guests in the Infield as soon as possible. This will allow RV’s to be placed in the Infield quicker, allowing guests the opportunity to get into their spaces smoothly
Ontario Fan Fest -Fall race
at Ontario Convention Center 2000 E. Convention Center Way Ontario, CA 91764. In addition to a meet & greet with NASCAR drivers, the free event includes live music, a Kids Zone, and silent auction to benefit worthy charities. MORE INFO
Fontana Fan Fest - Fall race
Thousands of race fans are expected to converge on Sierra Avenue (in front of City Hall between Upland Avenue and Arrow Boulevard) and the Civic Center. Call the City of Fontana at (909) 350-7620 To participate as a vendor at the Fall RaceFest call the City of Fontana at (909) 350-6568. Admission is free. MORE INFO
