BruceMartinInside Racing Franchitti returns to title throne in a moving, inspirational tale. Oct 12, 2009
But Franchitti lost something much more important that day -- he lost his best friend, Greg Moore, who was killed earlier in that race when he lost control in the second turn and slammed into the infield retaining wall at California Speedway in Fontana, Calif. "I don't really think about that as far as oh, my God, I lost the championship this day," Franchitti said. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Earnhardt would welcome Patrick in NASCAR Oct 10, 2009
Web Search powered by YAHOO. Published Fri, Oct 09, 2009 09:57 PMModified Fri, Oct 09, 2009 10:22 PM. (News & Observer -- Sports)
LarsAndersonInside Nascar Spoilers are few in Hendrick ride toward another Sprint Cup title. Oct 10, 2009
This is the key question as the Sprint Cup circuit heads to California Speedway this Sunday for Race No. 4 of the 2009 Chase. So far, a Hendrick Motorsports-backed car has won every race of the Chase -- Mark Martin in Loudon, N.H., Jimmie Johnson in Dover, Del. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Hamlin cruises to first pole of the season at California Oct 10, 2009
Chase contender Denny Hamlin turned in the fastest lap in Friday's Sprint Cup Series qualifying at California Speedway to claim the pole for the Pepsi 500 ... Chase contender Denny Hamlin turned in the fastest lap in Friday's Sprint Cup Series qualifying at California Speedway to claim the pole for the Pepsi 500. (News & Observer -- Sports)
NASCAR - Sprint Cup - Pepsi 500 Preview Oct 8, 2009
California Speedway opened in 1997, marking the first time NASCAR's premierseries competed on a California oval in nearly 17 years, the last time beingthe Los Angeles Times 500 at Ontario Motor Speedway in 1980. However, at leastone road race was held each year in California during that span. (News & Observer -- Sports)
LarsAndersonInside Nascar Two drivers kept their Cup hopes alive and more Kansas lessons. Oct 6, 2009
Gordon should be fast again on Sunday at California Speedway, where earlier this season he finished second behind -- who else. -- Jimmie Johnson. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Chase Gets Tighter Oct 5, 2009
" So with three down and seven to go in the Chase; let's take a lot at how the 12 drivers fared on Sunday and what their prospects are heading to California. Martin began The Chase as the points leader by virtue of the bonus points he received by winning four races. He won the first Chase race at New Hampshire and has been the points leader in the first three races. It's off to California Speedway, where Martin has one victory, but that came in 1998. He has a chance to redeem himself after a... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Montoya playing it smart in pursuit of first Chase berth Aug 15, 2009
Montoya still eked out the title (on a tiebreaker because he had more wins) by taking fourth in the season finale at California Speedway, but the lesson had been delivered. "I had the championship in the bag and I nearly threw it away," he says. (USA Today -- Sports)
Tim TuttleINSIDE RACING Jul 22, 2009
Cup dates for new tracks would undoubtedly come by moving events from other ISC tracks that are not performing to expectations -- like the fall dates at the California Speedway in Fontana and at Martinsville, Va. ISC's release said Chitwood "will lead strategy development and oversee business execution" at its motorsports facilities, plus the Americrown Service Corp. catering, concessions and merchandising subsidiary. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Reinvention now auto manufacturers' leading goal Jul 15, 2009
Among theme were the losses of 70 suite passes at the California Speedway; 77 tickets at the Daytona International Speedway; 65 suite passes at the Dover International Speedway; 66 suite passes at the Lowe's Motor Speedway; 60 suite passes at the Richmond International Raceway; personal service agreements with Jeff Burton and Ryan Newman and eliminating sponsorship agreements with IMG Worldwide. In all, General Motors dropped 54 sports sponsor agreements. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Auto racing: Peters sets sights on full season May 29, 2009
The initial four-race deal saw Peters finish a career-best sixth at Daytona and then ninth at California Speedway. After finishes of 15th at Atlanta and 22nd at Martinsville, Peters was ninth in points and the deal was extended for two more races. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
TAKING A CUE: What racing should learn from other sports Apr 30, 2009
NASCAR has attempted to grow itself in Southern California by providing first one, then two, then two -- including one extremely important race -- races to California Speedway in Fontana. But even an incredible amount of nurturing has failed to foster growth. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Brant JamesINSIDE RACING Mar 20, 2009
Carmichael, driving the No. 4 (his motocross number) Chevrolet, crashed after just 48 laps and finished 24th in the season-opening truck race at Daytona International Speedway, but was eighth the following week at California Speedway. He was 21st in the third race of the season at Atlanta Motor Speedway, a race that was added because of his early success, including qualifying. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
No learning curve for owner-driver Stewart Mar 7, 2009
He finished 39th in the points and experienced one of the hardest crashes ever recorded at California Speedway, though he walked away with only minor injuries. At the end of the dismal season, his sponsors bailed. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Questions/Answers Mar 5, 2009
" The March Meet is also the season opener for the NHRA's Hot Rod Heritage Series. NHRA Funny Car champion Cruz Pedregon is this year's grand marshal. 3He's worked at such distinctive venues as the Orange County Fairgrounds (June 13, 1969), Caesars Place, Watkins Glen, London's Wembley Stadium, Road America, the Astrodome, Ascot, California Speedway, Anaheim Stadium, Lime Rock Park, Lion's Drag Strip, Ontario Motor Speedway, the Hoosierdome and Toyota Speedway. This summer, Bruce Flanders, the... (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
NASCAR PIT STOP Feb 25, 2009
Greg Penske, Jeff Prokop and driver Sam Hornish Jr. are excited for this weekend's AAA NASCAR Race at California Speedway. More Stories. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
NASCAR ready to begin whole new world in California Feb 22, 2009
Brian Vickers walks to a press conference after qualifying first for Sunday's NASCAR Auto Club 500 at the California Speedway in Fontana,Calif. Feb. 20, 2009. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Junior shakes off rare criticism Feb 21, 2009
NASCAR drivers drive on the track during the NASCAR Auto Club 500 practice at the California Speedway in Fontana,Calif. on Friday, Feb. 20, 2009. (Erie Times-News, PA)
AFTER PARTY: NASCAR's real season begins after Daytona Feb 21, 2009
So now the circuit moves to California Speedway, a two-mile oval, in Fontana for Sunday's Auto Club 500 ... All three excelled at California Speedway last February, when they finished first (Edwards), second (Johnson), and fourth (Busch) ... California Speedway is all about horsepower and handling. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
AUTO RACING CHALLENGE 2009: Next race - Auto Club 500 Feb 20, 2009
Friday 20 February, 2009. Due to frequent updates to the final results by NASCAR, UPICKEM has decided to postpone posting the winners until Tuesdays at 7 a.m.. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
BACK ON TRACK: Stewart emerges after strong Daytona Feb 20, 2009
10: Top-10 finishes (in 14 starts) for Matt Kenseth at California Speedway, including two victories. 6: Number of wins at California by Kenseth and his teammates (Greg Biffle, Carl Edwards, Jamie McMurray and David Ragan) at Roush Fenway Racing. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Henry, Dee provide Red Sox spark at Daytona Feb 17, 2009
Kenseth, who delivered Roush his first championship as a NASCAR owner in 2003, was the first driver to win under the Roush Fenway Racing banner when he won the second race of the 2007 season, the Auto Club 500 at California Speedway. The trophy sits in FSG's offices overlooking the corner of Yawkey Way and Brookline Avenue along with the trophy Greg Biffle won last September in the Sylvania 300 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, which, Dee said, "was the first for Roush Fenway on New England... (Boston Globe)
