NASCAR Auto Club Speedway Demolition - November 2023 | Fontana, CA Spring 2023| AcAdapter Inc

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NASCAR Auto Club Speedway Demolition - November 2023 | Fontana, CA Spring 2023| AcAdapter Inc
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Auto Club Speedway (known as California Speedway before and after 2008-2023 corporate sponsorship from Auto Club) was a 2.000 mi (3.219 km), D-shaped oval superspeedway in unincorporated San Bernardino County, California, near Fontana. It hosted NASCAR racing annually from 1997 until 2023. It was also previously used for open wheel racing events. The racetrack is located 47 mi (76 km) east of Los Angeles and is near the former locations of Ontario Motor Speedway and Riverside International Raceway. The track is owned and operated by NASCAR. The speedway is served by the nearby Interstates 10 and 15 freeways as well as a Metrolink station located behind the backstretch.
Construction of the track, on the site of the former Kaiser Steel Mill, began in 1995 and was completed in late 1996. The speedway's main grandstand has a capacity of 68,000, additionally it features 28 skyboxes and has a grand total capacity of 122,000. In 2006, a fanzone was added behind the main grandstand. Lights were added to the speedway in 2004 with the addition of a second annual NASCAR weekend. Since 2011, the track has hosted only one NASCAR weekend each year.
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@toddmusser6537 9 месяцев назад

This really makes my heart hurt. I flew out from the east coast and attended the race from 2009 - 2022 (except for 2014 and 2021 (COVID)). Loved my seats in the very top row in turn 1 where they exited the pits. There was nothing like my annual trip to SoCal and Auto Club --- hauler parade on Thurs; practice and qualifying on Fri. Xfinity race on Sat. and Cup race on Sun. Pit passes, Pink's Hot Dogs , IE Fan Zone, premium parking -- this place was the best. Dave Allen was one of the best track presidents in NASCAR, and Gillian Zucker before him did a lot to bring this track to prominence while she was there. I don't hold out much hope that the short track is actually gonna happen. I think they'll bide their time and then discover they can sell the remaining land for a fortune too... My guess is that racing in the Inland Empire is done -- I hope not. Riverside, Ontario and Fontana have all fallen victim to the same thing -- property values. The trip up Cherry Ave from the 10 will never be the same...

@AcAdapterInc 9 месяцев назад

Hey Todd - Your passionate response is probably the best reflection of Auto Club Speedway and what it meant to so many race fans of those that I have received. I was lucky enuf to have Hot Passes to several races there and would likely been facing you in the stands at the entrance to turn 1. I would just stare at the Giant Screen Speed Board where the cars would enter turn 1 at 208mph. The cars were a blur and it was difficult to read the numbers. AMAZING I recently read an article where Mr Penske was quoted as saying that with interest rates this high, the cost of building is excessive. So your thesis of playing rope a dope until they can quietly sell off the remaining property has some merit. It is my hope that this site is just to legendary to meet that fate. And while there likely will not be another race there in the near future, that eventually we will get some world class facility in Fontana. I will be heading there next week and will provide an update. I am also working on an Auto Club Speedway Tribute video. I will be seeking images from great fans such as yourself. I will be including all images received into the video and will have a Special Guest judge and select the TOP 5 images. There will be prizes to the winners and all images will be tagged with whatever name or handle you want on them. Last thing, one thing you left out of your response, was the HUGE Hollywood presence at these events. I have an image of DeBo from the Movie Friday (may he rest in peace) holding me in a headlock for a picture. He was a GREAT actor and race fan. This image will definitely make the video. If you have any images you would like included, you can send them to AcAdapterInc@protonmail.com. Sorry for the long response, but your message was so beautiful I had to give it the response it deserved. Look for the next update video late next week. thx....

@SchuSchu_Media 10 месяцев назад

From watching the races, meeting the drivers, and meeting celebrities, as sad it is to see this be demolished, looking forward to seeing the rebuild!

@AcAdapterInc 10 месяцев назад

Hey Schu Schu - Thanks for the assist on this project. Seems like sharing with others is making this a little less painful. thx...

@josephchristiansen1803 7 месяцев назад

Is this them rebuilding the track or is the track permanently shut down for good?

@epicwolf 8 месяцев назад

When i used to ride my Yamaha R1 9 years ago, I always pick California Speedway as my go to track days. Its close by and the track is always cleaner than other tracks. I hope they reopen it soon because it is my favorite track to go to.

@AcAdapterInc 8 месяцев назад

Hey Epic - thanks for watching. I was out at the track today and I have to say it's depressing. They are flattening Auto Club speedway at light speed. All that's left of the track surface now is turns 3/4 and the front stretch. Likely only a couple weeks left before it's all dust. Thanks for sharing your great story. I've heard so many wonderful memories. I will be posting new video soon, so stay tuned. Thx...

@AcAdapterInc 8 месяцев назад

PS>> I ride an MT09, nothing sounds better than a Yamaha

@juan_castillio 8 месяцев назад

I’m going to miss autoclub speedway it always reminds me from the movie born to race 🏁🏁🔥🔥🥺🥺😢

@AcAdapterInc 8 месяцев назад

Hey JC - thanks for watching. I was back out at the track this week. It's even more depressing now. You can now start to see the footprint for the new track. Really puny compared to the legend it's replacing. Stay tuned, I will be posting an update in the coming days. Thx....

@ricardobjj24 9 месяцев назад

Kind of heartbreaking to see the track this way. This was my home track being from San Bernardino and being a huge Jeff Gordon fan as a kid this was my favorite place to go

@AcAdapterInc 9 месяцев назад

Hey Ricardo - Thanks for watching... Auto Club Speedway was also my home track, so this seems so unnecessary. All I can hope is that they replace it with something cool. I will be heading back for an update next week, so stay tuned. thx...

@Krzejuls5150 10 месяцев назад

The hurts my soul… 😢 thank you for sharing. I hope they are just as quick to rebuild 🙏

@AcAdapterInc 10 месяцев назад

Hey Juls - Thanks for watching, Sharing with others is making this a little easier. I look forward to the Grand Reopening. I am sure it will be a huge spectacle and bring back some of the fun we lost. thx..

@AcAdapterInc 10 месяцев назад

Hello All - Since my last visit in September, an enormous amount of progress has been made in removing this track. Most of the work so far, has been on the East end from turns 1 and 2 to the east parking lot gate. Now that the work appears to be briskly moving ahead, I will be visiting the track every few weeks. Of note, they have not touched the grandstands or the press boxes. I really way to be around when they get into that part. I am hoping to find a King Taco sign in the trash, so I can hang it on my wall. I am also on the hunt for any souvenirs I might be able to pick up and share with you. Last I want to say how much this visit has affected me. I didn't think it would, but the reality is really stunning. I have so many great memories of this facility. My team has so many pictures of this facility over the years, that I am going to integrate them into another video. Please share your memories. I may have pictures from that race. Thanks to all for the support I have received. It really is great interacting with all you passionate race fans. I can only hope that what comes next will equal what is being taken away. thx....

@সোনালীদিনSONALIDIN.270k.2Hours 10 месяцев назад

The NASCAR Auto Club Speedway demolition in November 2023 marked the end of an era, as the iconic track made way for future developments. It's bittersweet to see the demolition of Auto Club Speedway, a place with a rich history of thrilling races and unforgettable moments. The demolition symbolizes progress and change, but it's hard not to feel a twinge of nostalgia for the roaring engines and intense competition that once defined this legendary venue. As the dust settles on Auto Club Speedway, fans reminisce about the countless races that took place on its hallowed grounds, creating lasting memories for generations of NASCAR enthusiasts. Farewell to Auto Club Speedway, a track that will forever hold a special place in the hearts of fans, drivers, and all those who experienced the excitement of NASCAR racing within its walls.

@AcAdapterInc 10 месяцев назад

Thank you for your beautiful words. I know allot of people feel the same way about losing this gem. We can only hope that what comes next is as good or better. thx..

@donholmes4476 9 месяцев назад

They still haven’t torn down the grandstands nor the integrity of the shape of the circuit or changed the angle on the banking from front straight to backside! Furthermore the entire infield track is still intact? Why? There has not been any formal announcement on the actual direction and a visual explanation of what the end goal will be for this circuit going forward yet! Why not? Thank you

@AcAdapterInc 9 месяцев назад

Hey Don - your observations about the track footprint are exactly correct. They went to allot of trouble to remove the surface without distributing the banking. I am headed there tomorrow, so I'll have an update by the end of the week. Thx...

@donholmes4476 9 месяцев назад

Personally I think NASCAR is going to see how bad of a loss they will sustain in 2024 without a Fontana race and if so they will just repave over the blueprint of old and bring the same race & circuit back in 2025. It doesn’t make sense why less fans and less profits are more important to them at Fontana? It’s a weird situation out there! Nobody at Perot nor NASCAR has said anything yet either! I’d like to see Penske step back into the picture and buy it back and go indycar racing again 🏁

@AcAdapterInc 9 месяцев назад

Your are so right, the Fontana race always drew a huge diverse crowd which was great for the sport. Hoping this place is back for 2025. I mean iowa, c'mon... thx...

@joshherman4214 9 месяцев назад

They are not bringing back anything the sale of most of the land was completed to Ross Perot jr. Why would he sell it all back? Not happening unfortunately

@Chacason 9 месяцев назад

Very sad, I was kid when I fell in love with NASCAR. And now that I’m 25 and have money to go to these tracks very sad I won’t get too see this legendary speedway and all it’s glory

@AcAdapterInc 9 месяцев назад

Hey Chacason - The only bright-side to this is there still are some great tracks on the East Coast. None can replace Auto Club, but as the sunsets on California racing, we can still see some great stuff. Stay dedicated to the sport, your generation is our hope for the future. thx...

@JuanGarcia-vp8em 8 месяцев назад

Home of people who loves freedom.. and good times, hope that wasn't the reason

@AcAdapterInc 8 месяцев назад

Hey JG - thanks for watching. I've seen the plans for the new track, while not a super speedway, it is a short D shaped oval. So if they do build it, we may have racing again in Fontana. I was out at the track last week and it's almost all gone. Stay tuned. Thx...

@RRSRo-RacingSuperior 9 месяцев назад

Man, i went here for my FIRST nascar race in 2020 when Bowman (my favorite driver) won and it was a dream to go to a nascar event. Now at 15 years old, i remember when i was 11 when i went. So, this track will always be remembered. Hope they build a new track in this immense area or perimeter

@AcAdapterInc 9 месяцев назад

Hey RRSRo - Thanks for watching... Great story - That 48 car has had a couple tough seasons. I am sure that 2024 will see that 48 back in victory circle. The Hendrick cars are just too good to keep down for long. I am sad to see this track go away, but if they build something like dover here, it might be ok. Whatever they build, I just hope it is worthy of the hollowed ground that it will be sitting on. thx....

@RRSRo-RacingSuperior 9 месяцев назад

@@AcAdapterInc yeah true! Had se good times, also went through 2017-2022. You may call me Jay or Jayden. I just subscribed :)

@mikemayhem39 Месяц назад

Can’t wait for another short track it’s gonna be awesome, old Fontana was decent but too many boring mile and half’s

@AcAdapterInc 26 дней назад

Hey MM - I think you are right. The best part for me was the community at the track. I went to so many races there and aside from the 208mph into turn 1, the racing was a little less than exciting. But I met so many great people out there, so I am hoping the new track will bring back the great crowds. I really miss the infield and parking lot parties that we used to have. I am headed back out there next week, so stay tuned. thx...

@Chaurette 10 месяцев назад

Thanks for sharing the progress. It will be fun to watch to the end. Looking forward to the New Beginnings for Fontana. Love your videos. You find the BEST music :)

@AcAdapterInc 10 месяцев назад

Hey Chaurette - Thanks for watching. In the Dirt did seem appropriate song for this situation. I feel like it might make a comeback for future videos here since, there is going to be allot more dirt soon. thx..

@user-ud4wx7gb1y 10 месяцев назад

Excellent

@AcAdapterInc 10 месяцев назад

Hey Soayeb - Thank you as always...

@DewanShoayebAhmed 10 месяцев назад

Nice and well

@AcAdapterInc 10 месяцев назад

Hey Dewan - Thank you for watching... I will be back at this track in a couple weeks, so we will see how much more they get done.

@MarinerLain56 7 месяцев назад

It's too bad that its an empty promise that a track will ever exist here again. Nascar tore Autoclub down without even having the licensing and permits for the new track they're supposedly building, and they still don't have them, a year later. This land is just going to be sold to warehouses

@AcAdapterInc 7 месяцев назад

Hey AA - I just read an article in Yahoo sports about the skyrocketing costs of the track rebuild. You may be right that this build a new track talk could be just buying time until everyone forgets and moves on. i am not going to forget, i want to see a new track on this site. We need to keep engaged and let Nascar know that we haven't forgotten. I am headed back out there next week, so look forward to the next update. thx...

@RipaKhan-x1h 10 месяцев назад

❤❤❤Wow Excellent ❤❤❤

@AcAdapterInc 10 месяцев назад

Thank you, this project is moving fast, so expect to see some more big changes here in the next couple weeks. thx...

@user-wc4cc2pb5x 10 месяцев назад

Happy moment

@AcAdapterInc 10 месяцев назад

Hello Sharifa - Thank you for your kind words....

@Broski8_Race 10 месяцев назад

It’s sad to see my home track like this

@AcAdapterInc 10 месяцев назад

Hey Broski - Yeah I didn't think it would affect me so much. I just went through a bunch of my old pictures and I found so many great pictures at this track. I am going to make another video and include some awesome pictures that made me smile. I have pics of Larson when he was driving the 42 target car, I have pictures of the indy cars inside the garages and so much more. What a great time it was. I am going to start coming here twice a month now that the pace is picking up. Thanks for watching...

@Broski8_Race 10 месяцев назад

I keep forgetting that it is now going to be a short track 😅

@saragrant9749 9 месяцев назад

What are they doing, shortening the track?

@AcAdapterInc 9 месяцев назад

Hello Sara - They are removing this wonderful 1.5 mile track and replacing it with a "Short Track". The actual size and shape have yet to be announced. It is a sad day. So many great memories at this facility. Fingers crossed they put in something as good as what they're taking away. thx...

@MarinerLain56 7 месяцев назад

Nothing. They are doing nothing. They're SAYING they're gonna build a short track but they don't even have permits finalized and it's been a year. Nascar is just going to sell the land

@markmidkiff7048 10 месяцев назад

Need to do Michigan, Vegas, and you could argue Charlotte

@AcAdapterInc 10 месяцев назад

Hey Mark - Thanks for watching... Vegas is a No Fly zone due to Nellis AF base, and I have tried multiple times to get a waiver, but no go. So just ground video is a drag. Charlotte also No Fly Zone because the Charlotte Airport is right there. Now Michigan is a real option. I was going to head to Iowa speedway since Nascar added it to the 2024 schedule and again its right on an airport and I couldn't get a waiver to fly. Long story to say, thanks for the suggestions. I think I will do Michigan around the time of the next Chicago race. By then the weather will be a little more favorable. Next week I am heading back to the east coast. They are closing the Winston Museum, so I am headed there before they close the doors. Keep watching and leave more suggestions. thx....

@user-te9mo4di8n 10 месяцев назад

Good

@AcAdapterInc 10 месяцев назад

Hey Manush - Thanks for watching...

@diegohayato2740 9 месяцев назад

I refuse to believe that a 2 mile oval as spectacular as Fontana is going to be reduced to 1/3 the size! Well, all that will remain of this oval are the good memories, specially from 2015, when we had the best race in history with the IndyCar's racing machines making more than 300 overtakes. Goodbye 2 miles Fontana's track, it was a great pleasure to meet you! :'(

@AcAdapterInc 9 месяцев назад

Hey Diego - Thanks for watching. It is hard to look away from this sad event. At least I am finding an enormous amount of positive stories about events at this facility. It was a great place to hang out and watch racing. I hope whatever comes next will live up to the legend it will be replacing. I will be here all month, so stay tuned for updates. thx...

@সোনালীদিনSONALIDIN.270k.2Hours 10 месяцев назад

Nice fantastic video

@AcAdapterInc 10 месяцев назад

Thank you so much 😀 Much more to come thx...

@davidhoover9950 7 месяцев назад

Yes, it is sad that California people can keep up with the times and have to have a smaller track. Yes it is sad we can’t keep asphalt tracks around. Everything‘s going to dirt. That’s sad. Yes, I say this I live in Utah and we don’t have a track we have one in Tooele. Nobody can keep up. Nobody knows about it. Nobody knows if the Racing or not they should almost lock the doors sad.🤬🤬😖😏

@gabrielgarcia4078 9 месяцев назад

Fontana speedway was a legacy , nascar ruin it , biggest screw up ever!

@AcAdapterInc 9 месяцев назад

Hey Gabriel - I agree, this was so unnecessary. Auto Club was drawing good crowds (when they properly hyped the events). The speed into turn 1 was sooo amazing to watch. I will be heading back for an update next week, so stay tuned... thx..

@Lasportsfan 9 месяцев назад

Any updates currently on the track?

@AcAdapterInc 9 месяцев назад

Hey LASportsFan - so I know they are leaving the garage facilities in place, and they very carefully removed the track surface from turn 1 and 2 without touching the banking. They may be building a high banked short track like Dover. I'll be back there in a couple weeks, so we'll watch closely. Thx...

@BADALICE 4 месяца назад

Sad

@AcAdapterInc 3 месяца назад

Hey Bad A - I think you summed this whole thing up with a level of precision not seen. I've been out there multiple times over the last 90 days, and it never gets any easier. I will be posting an update soon, so stay tuned. thx...

@MrDream5 8 месяцев назад

NASCAR RIP = 2004

@AcAdapterInc 6 месяцев назад

Hey MrD - Was just back out there and the new stuff is just gut wrenching. Should be posting in the next couple days. Weather in CA has been constant rain and high wind. The day I finally got up, it was blowing constant 25 - 35 with gusts to 50. Normally don't fly in that kind of wind, but I had been there for nearly 2 weeks and just had to push it. thx...

@matthewpickering5047 8 месяцев назад

😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

@austinstitzel 10 месяцев назад

I'm gonna guess that you are a Pisces.

@AcAdapterInc 10 месяцев назад

Hey Austin - Thanks for watching... Oddly enuf, my brother is a Pisces and he thinks nascar is a waste of time. So, no I am one of those loves me some nascar folks. You did make me laugh tho, so Thank you for that.... Stay tuned more great stuff ahead. thx...

@losangelesdogerscal 9 месяцев назад

The new design 👎 1/2 mile smh

@AcAdapterInc 9 месяцев назад

Hey LA - I was hoping for something like a Dover, but that doesn't sound like what you're describing. I will be headed back over there next week, so I will be interested to see if they will be using any of the existing track shape. I did notice last time that they were very careful not to touch the banking in turn 1 and 2. At this point we can hope for the best and keep watching. thanks for the input... thx...

@losangelesdogerscal 9 месяцев назад

@AcAdapterInc 1-mile track indeed. Dover track shape would have been great or a 1-mile track Talladega shape. I'm going to be honest with you here: I never got to attend The Speedway. I always wanted to. I pass by it almost every day. Did watch some of the races on TV when I had the chance. Hope for the best for this track.

@AcAdapterInc 9 месяцев назад

@@losangelesdogerscal well it was a great track, they use to display the speed into turn 1 and it was consistently 208. Just blistering fast. I was at the Nashville champions parade today. The parade was a bust but the driver interviews were great. I will be posting in the next day or so... thx..

@bestamerica 10 месяцев назад

' no no go there airplanes races / boats races / cars races / horses races / motorcycles races / trucks races... dont be foolish around waste waste fuel / gasoline... be wise save fuel / gasoline in the future... that is why fuel / gasoline are gooing up currencys... dont go there... stay homes with safety familys / relatives / friends... heavy storm weather will come anyday anytime anywhere

@AcAdapterInc 10 месяцев назад

Hey BestAmerica - Thanks for watching. I see your point. Have you watched my Huntington Beach, CA video? I think we are on the same eventual path. Give that a watch and comment. I would like to hear your opinion. thx...

@bestamerica 10 месяцев назад

@@AcAdapterInc hi A I... ' dont go there... stay home is a better... drive short time local place... thank you, toooo

@AcAdapterInc 10 месяцев назад

@@bestamerica Great Advice, my videos may keep some people from traveling if they see these places in a good way. Please keep in touch, I think you are in a good place... thx.

@AcAdapterInc 10 месяцев назад

@@bestamerica Great Advice, my videos may keep some people from traveling if they see these places in a good way. Please keep in touch, I think you are in a good place... thx.