Oval
In Fontana, California, Auto Club Speedway is an oval track where cars circle a banked loop, known for close, strategic racing. For event schedules, phone (909) 429-5000. This SoCal venue hosts major spectator events like NASCAR, IndyCar, Motorcycle Road Racing, and NHRA, in addition to N2 Track Days and general Track Days. Corporate events are also held at this busy motorsports area, one of 49 tracks nearby.
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Know Before You Go
- Race nights
- Most short tracks run Friday or Saturday night events from April through October. Always check the season calendar — many venues take rain dates or holiday breaks.
- Ticket pricing
- General admission is typically $15-40 for adults, pit passes $50-100. Children are often free or half-price. Bigger sanctioned events (touring series) cost more.
- What's racing
- Local oval classes commonly include late models, modifieds, sprint cars, hobby stock, and street stock. Bigger ovals also host NASCAR Weekly Series feature races.
- Bring earplugs
- Open-exhaust race cars push 130-145 dB at the fence — well above the threshold for hearing damage. Bring foam plugs or over-ear protection for kids.
- Schedule rhythm
- Race nights follow a consistent flow: hot laps and qualifying, heat races, then feature events. Plan for a 4-5 hour evening from gates open to checkered flag.