Keselowski and Busch to be Honored at Auto Club Speedway Walk of Fame.

NASCAR DRIVERS, BRAD KESELOWSKI AND KYLE BUSCH, TO BE HONORED AT AUTO CLUB SPEEDWAY’S WALK OF FAME

What:           Brad Keselowski, winner of the 2015 NASCAR Auto Club 400, and Kyle Busch, winner of the 2014 Auto Club 400, will be inducted into the Speedway’s Walk of Fame.

Ticket holders are welcome to watch the Walk of Fame Induction Ceremony.

When:          Friday, March 18, 2016

                    9:40 a.m. – Kyle Busch

                    1:00 p.m. – Brad Keselowski

Where:         Auto Club Speedway

Outside the O’Reilly Auto Parts Fan Zone at Gate B

                    9300 Cherry Ave. Fontana, CA 92335

                  1-800-944-RACE (7223)

                    www.autoclubspeedway.com

Info:             To purchase tickets to NASCAR Auto Club 400 race weekend, call 800-944-RACE (7223), or visit www.autoclubspeedway.com

About Auto Club Speedway:
Located 50 miles east of Los Angeles in Fontana, Auto Club Speedway is California’s premier motorsports facility, hosting over 320 days of track activity each year including the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Auto Club 400 weekend March 18-20, 2016.  The two-mile D-shaped oval is one of the fastest tracks on the circuit.  The Speedway is also home to numerous movies, television and commercial productions, photo shoots, new car testing, club racing and a variety of racing schools. For more information on events at Auto Club Speedway call 1-800-944-RACE (7223) or visit www.autoclubspeedway.com.

Auto Club Speedway Fan Fest in Fontana, CA.

NEW HAULER PARADE ROUTE AND FANFEST RETURNS ON 

THURSDAY NIGHT TO KICK OFF NASCAR AUTO CLUB 400

What:   Back by popular demand, FanFest welcomes the community to celebrate Auto Club Speedway’s 20^th Anniversary and to kick-off the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Auto Club 400 race weekend.  The signature parade of over 40 NASCAR Haulers has a new route throughout the facility where fans can wave, take photos and cheer for their favorite NASCAR driver and race team.  

The free community event features NASCAR driver appearances on the main stage, live music, vendors and family-friendly entertainment in the O’Reilly Auto Parts Fan Zone at Auto Club Speedway.

In the spirit of the Speedway’s 20^th Anniversary “Track Reunion” theme, two lucky Infield fans will be crowned Homecoming King & Queen by NASCAR Hall of Fame driver, Darrell Waltrip. 

4:00 pm. – 6:00 p.m. NASCAR Haulers Staged in Lot 1 – Viewing Area

5 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Last Call Performance on Main Stage

6 p.m. – 6:25 p.m.             Q&A: NASCAR XFINITY Driver Darrell Wallace Jr.

6:30 p.m. Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Hauler Parade 

7:20 p.m. – 7:40 p.m. Q&A: Austin Dillon Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Driver

7:40 p.m. – 8 p.m. Q&A: Darrell Waltrip, NASCAR Hall of Fame Driver,

8 p.m. Announcement of Fan Homecoming King & Queen 

8 p.m. – 9 p.m. No Duh (No Doubt tribute band) on Main Stage   

When:  Thursday, March 23, 2017 from 5 p.m. – 9 p.m. 

Where: Auto Club Speedway, 9300 Cherry Avenue, Fontana, CA 92359

Cost: Free to Public and Parking is Free

Info: For more information about FanFest, Hauler Parade and to purchase tickets to the Auto Club 400, call 800-944-RACE (7223), or visit www.autoclubspeedway.com/FanFest 

Press release courtesy,Hillary Angel of ACS.

RICHARD PETTY “THE KING” PUTS ICING ON CAKE FOR

RICHARD PETTY “THE KING” PUTS ICING ON CAKE FOR
NASCAR AUTO CLUB 400 FANS
Auto Club Speedway Announces Richard Petty Ticket Package 

FONTANA, Calif. (Feb. 8, 2017) – Richard Petty is giving Southern California race fans a birthday present!  To celebrate the NASCAR Hall of Fame driver and owner’s upcoming 80th Birthday, race fans can purchase a Richard Petty Ticket Package that includes a Q&A at the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Auto Club 400 race weekend – March 25-26, 2017.  The first 80 ticket packages purchased will receive an exclusive autograph session with “The King.”

 “We are both celebrating major milestones and this is a definitely a one-of-a-kind experience for fans,” said Dave Allen, President of Auto Club Speedway. “This is our first time offering a ticket package with ‘The King’. We know it will be very popular.” 

Richard Petty’s 80^th Birthday Ticket Package is $99.00 and must be purchased before March 10. 

Reserved ticket to the Auto Club 400 – Sunday

GA ticket to the NXS 300 – Saturday

Pre-Race Pit Pass

Q&A on race weekend for ticket purchases. The first 80 purchased also receive an autograph session.

$10 donation to the Petty Family Foundation/Victory Junction

To purchase the Richard Petty 80^th Birthday ticket package and tickets to NASCAR’s Auto Club 400 Weekend at Auto Club Speedway, call 1-800-944-RACE (7223), shop online at www.autoclubspeedway.com, or stop by the Auto Club Speedway ticket office at 9300 Cherry Ave. in Fontana. Ticket office hours are Monday – Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.  

About Auto Club Speedway:
Located 50 miles east of Los Angeles in Fontana, Auto Club Speedway is California’s premier motorsports facility, hosting over 320 days of track activity each year including the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Auto Club 400 weekend, March 24-26, 2017. The two-mile D-shaped oval is one of the fastest tracks on the circuit.  The Speedway is also home to numerous movies, television and commercial productions, photo shoots, new car testing, club racing and a variety of racing schools. For more information on events at Auto Club Speedway call 1-800-944-RACE (7223) or visit www.autoclubspeedway.com.

Press Release courtesy, Hillary Angel

NASCAR's West Coast Media Day at The Bellagio's Hyde night club in Las Vegas.

Optimism and excitement were the common themes that flowed through NASCAR's West Coast Media Day at The Bellagio's Hyde night club in Las Vegas.

Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series drivers Kyle Larson, Daniel Suarez and Ryan Blaney joined Las Vegas Motor Speedway President Chris Powell, Auto Club Speedway President Dave Allen and Phoenix Raceway President Bryan Sperber to speak to the media at the exclusive club. NBC's Kelli Stavast hosted the event, which featured a Q&A session and one-on-one time with the assembled media.

 The Drivers. (Photo by: Dicken Wear)

 David Talley & Dave Allen of ACS, Fontana. (Photo by: Dicken Wear)

 LVMS President, Chris Powell. (Photo by: Dicken Wear)

 The Drivers with Dave Allen in Las Vegas. (Photo by: Dicken Wear)

The speakers answered questions about the upcoming 2017 NASCAR season, which begins on Feb. 26 with the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway. LVMS' Kobalt 400 is the season's third race on March 12 and will be followed by the Camping World 500 in Phoenix on March 19 and the Auto Club 400 on March 26.

Powell was happy to welcome the drivers and other guests to the Las Vegas casino for the special media day.

"West Coast fans are really passionate about the sport, and this is the time of year when we really get excited about NASCAR coming west," Powell said. "We feel that Las Vegas is one of the most highly anticipated events on the NASCAR tour, and we've been doing it now for 20 years. Each year, we try to come up with new wrinkles to enhance the fan experience, and we do a lot for our fans.

"We get excited for NASCAR to come to town, and it pumps a lot of money into the local community. I'd like to thank all of the drivers for coming out here today, and we're looking forward to watching them all compete here."

Larson, who drives the No. 42 Target/Credit One Chevy for Chip Ganassi Racing, is ready for the season to begin.

"I'm excited, and we have almost all of our team back," said Larson, who earned his first Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series victory last year in Michigan. "This offseason was the first time people haven't asked me when I am going to get my first win, so now we can focus on going and getting the second and third. Hopefully, we can start the year off well, have a solid season and get a couple wins."

Suarez, who will drive the No. 19 Arris Toyota for Joe Gibbs Racing, knows he has a lot to learn after moving up to the highest level following Carl Edwards' retirement and his NASCAR Xfinity Series championship from a year ago.

"There's been a lot going on the last couple weeks," said Suarez, who will be a Rookie of the Year favorite this season. "I was happy and excited to celebrate winning a championship down in Mexico with my family and friends, and then the call for the Cup ride came. I was like, 'Is this true? Is this happening for real?'

"I'm starting to learn all of the little details and how different it is between the Cup and Xfinity guys, and hopefully I can get up to speed as quickly as possible. I'm super excited, and I feel like we're ready to go."

Blaney drives the No. 21 Motorcraft Ford for Wood Brothers Racing and is looking forward to NASCAR's West Coast swing.

"I love coming out West, and Vegas, Phoenix and Fontana are some of my favorite places to go," said Blaney, who had nine top 10s last season. "I didn't really know the tracks out west until I came to them last year, but it's been a lot of fun."

LVMS' 2017 NASCAR Weekend at kicks off with Stratosphere Pole Day on Friday, March 10, continues with the NASCAR Xfinity Series Boyd Gaming 300 on Saturday, March 11, and finishes with the 20th Kobalt 400 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series race on Sunday, March 12. All children 12 and under get in free on Friday and Saturday with a ticketed adult and can attend the Kobalt 400 alongside a ticketed adult for just $10 on Sunday.

Call 1-800-644-4444 or log on to www.LVMS.com to order tickets.

Press release Courtesy: Neal Reid of LVMS.