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California Speedway
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California Speedway
9300 Cherry Ave.
Fonatana, CA 92335
Track Timeline:

Nov 1, 1993
Initial discussions in Detroit between Kaiser Ventures Inc., and Penske Speedways, Inc., Kaiser agrees to remediate proposed site in accordance with state environmental regulations.

Apr 20, 1994
Official announcement of Penske/Kaiser joint venture to construct a permanent superspeedway in Southern California.

Apr 21, 1994
CART announces multi-year sanction agreement for PPG CART World Series race events to be held at California Speedway.

Jul 18, 1994
NASCAR President William C. France announces unprecedented agreement to sanction Winston Cup Series events at California Speedway upon completion of the facility.

Nov 22, 1995
Initiated construction of California Speedway.

Mar 5, 1996
Penske Motorsports, Inc., announces commencement offering of Common Stock.

Apr 1, 1996
Kaiser Steel Mill demolition completed.

Jan 10, 1997
Marlboro Team Penske driver, Paul Tracy, becomes first driver to run on California Speedway's new 2-mile oval race track.

Mar 24, 1997
IROC cars, driven by Dave Marcis and Jay Sauter, test for the first time at California Speedway.

May 5-7, 1997
First NASCAR Winston Cup and Winston West Series Open Test Session at California Speedway.

Jun 20, 1997
Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony commemorating official opening of California Speedway.

Jun 21, 1997
Inaugural Auto Club 200 NASCAR Winston West Series race event - Winner Ken Schrader.
Inaugural International Race of Champions (IROC) Series race event-Winner Mark Martin.

Jun 22, 1997
Inaugural California 500 Presented by NAPA NASCAR Winston Cup Series race event-Winner Jeff Gordon.

Dec 8, 1997
Expansion begins of reserved grandstand seating along front stretch. An additional 15,777 seats are added to bring the total to 86,439 reserved seats.

May 3, 1999
Construction on an additional 28 skyboxes begins the day after the California 500 presented by NAPA. The skyboxes are constructed on top of the main grandstand area and are connected to an original structure that housed Race Control and a Press Box.

July 1999
California Speedway becomes part of International Speedway Corporation when Penske Motorsports Inc. is merged with ISC.

Nov 1, 2000
Expansion begins on an additional 5,875 grandstand seats located near turn four. An additional elevator tower is also constructed. Permanent seat capacity now stands at 92,000.

Mar 24, 2002
Inaugural Indy Racing League Event - Winner Sam Hornish Jr. by 0.0281 seconds over Jaques Lazier.

Apr 24, 2003
San Bernardino County Planning Commission approves change in speedway's conditional use permit allowing installation of lights. Timeline for construction of lights to be determined.

Jun 13, 2003
NASCAR President Mike Helton announces the sanctioning of two Winston Cup Series events at California Speedway for 2004, the May 2nd Auto Club 500 and the September 5th Pop Secret 500, which will be the first race at the speedway scheduled to finish "Under the Lights."

Track Facts Information:

Track Information:

Total Site: 568 acres

Track Size: Two-mile D-shaped oval

Track Width: 75 feet wide with 15-foot apron

Turns 1-2; 3-4: 14-degree banking

Front Stretch 11-degree banking: 3100 feet in length

Back Straightaway 3-degree banking: 2500 feet in length

Road Course: (All three Road Courses are 45 feet wide)

Interior Test Circuit: 13 turns, 1.45 miles

Auto Competition Course: 21 turns, 2.8 miles

Motorcycle Competition Course: 21 turns, 2.36 miles

Garages: 3 garages with 100 spaces

Track Surface: Composition Asphalt track, pit lane and parking areas; concrete pit stalls

Pit Road: 2200 feet in length with 44 individual pit areas

Structures

Buildings 230,000 concrete blocks

Fence 17 miles

Concrete 51,000 cubic yards

Steel and Rebar 370 tons

Grandstand Foundations 1,600 ea. (enough concrete to cover 10 football fields 1 foot thick)

Seating 280,000 lbs. of aluminum

Asphalt Paving 300,000 tons

Earthwork 2.3 million cubic yards moved

Area of Buildings 739,009 square feet

Tunnel to Infield 4 lanes 3 for vehicles, RVs & transporters; 1 for pedestrians

Utilities 17 miles of underground water, sewer and storm drain piping

Communications:

Public Address System Rane

Number of Speakers 338

Assisted Hearing Devices 20

Number of TV Monitors 750

Scoring Systems S Swiss Timing & Scoring

Scoring Pylon One four-sided 146-foot scoring pylon

TV Camera Distribution Points Located throughout facility

Electronic Signage 13 electronic message centers: 1 race control; 6 suite buildings; 6 infield locations

Seating Information:

Grandstand Upper Level 36,030

Grandstand Lower Level 42,490

California Speedway Club 12,530

Total No. of Disabled Seating 1,050 w/ Companion

Total Grandstand Seating 92,100

Pit Lane Deluxe Corporate Suites w/ Handicapped Access 63

Skyboxes 28

Facilities:

Entrances 5 vehicle entrances

Exits 5 vehicle exits w/ more than 25 routes to major freeways

Elevators 5

Womens Restrooms 30

Mens Restrooms 30

Parking:

Vehicles 32,000 paved spaces

Bus 117 paved spaces

Infield RV Apx. 1,800 reserved spaces

Team Motorcoach 170 paved spaces

Kitchens 2

Concession Buildings 13

Souvenir Buildings 11

First-Aid Buildings 8

Infield Care Center 1

Other Features:

On-site Metrolink Train Service during race event weekends

20 Guest Trams for spectator convenience

VIP deluxe RV concierge services

Pedestrian bridges

Corporate hospitality entertainment areas

Two pass-through entrances to crash wall on backstretch

Four cross-overs to and from grandstands to pits

Gymnasium and drivers family lounge

Infield concession buildings and convenience stores

Temporary Infield shower facilities for overnight camping guests

Policy Information:

Smoking Policy:

As a reminder to California Speedway guests, there is NO smoking in the grandstands.

California Speedway will offer clearly marked “smoking areas” away from the seating areas. In accordance with San Bernardino County Ordinance 31.0215, smoking is prohibited in any spectator seating area, including outdoor athletic recreation bleachers or similar area used for the viewing of sports and athletic competition.

Tickets:

California Speedway is not responsible for lost, stolen, misplaced, forgotten or destroyed tickets. Tickets will not be replaced. Race Weekend Ticket locations are subject to change, depending on the event.

Lost And Found:

Lost items, children or parents can be taken to, or claimed at, the Lost and Found

Tents/Information Booths. For NASCAR events, these locations will be at Gates 13 (At the base of the center elevator tower) and 50 (The main entrance to the Infield Camping area). For road course events, these locations will be at Gates 38 (Southwest corner of Garage area) and 51 (Close to the base of the water tower).

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.

Approved Carry-in Items:

Fans may enter California Speedway with:

• One soft side bag / cooler, no larger than 6x6x12 inches. Examples include: a soft side insulated cooler, a scanner bag, a fanny pack, a purse, a diaper bag, etc. This one bag may be carried in any manner, i.e. by handle, with shoulder straps, on a belt, etc. The soft side insulated cooler may contain ice.

• One clear plastic bag, no larger than 18x18x4 inches. To accommodate samples received and purchases made after fans have parked their cars. This one bag may be carried in any manner, i.e. by handle, with shoulder straps, etc. Clear plastic bags may not contain ice.

Note: Fans are allowed to bring in one each of the bags described above.

• 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.

Unauthorized Carry-in Items

The following may not enter the admission gates:

• Firearms, Fireworks, Alcohol (ABC File # 47-397398 Condition 4) and items restricted by Local, State or Federal laws.

• Hard sided coolers, thermos, freezer / ice packets and insulated cups of any size.

• Strollers, umbrellas, wagons, inline skates, skateboards, bicycles, scooters (motorized and/or manual), etc.

• Glass, aluminum and metal containers.

• Any bags, backpacks, or containers larger than the allowed size. Bags larger than 6x6x12 inch size will not be allowed inside the gates, this includes bags that are folded to fit the allowed size or placed into a clear bag.

• Pets (excluding properly identified ADA escorts).

None of the above restricted items may be left in or around the gate area. Please return items to your vehicle.

California Speedway reserves the right to refuse entry of any item deemed inappropriate

Pre-Race Pit Passes

Pre-Race Pit Passes are not good for gate admission. A separate admission ticket isrequired 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. Guests may purchase a pre-race pit pass from California Speedway’s ticket office. Pre-Race Pit Pass access depends on the specific event weekend.

NASCAR Weekends (Auto Club 500 & SONY HD 500): Access is limited to the area behind team’s pit boxes only for the NASCAR Nextel Cup Series weekends. There will be NO garage access this weekend. Make sure you visit the Pit Pass Check-In area at the pit entrance (Gate 79) to ensure your credential is validated prior to entering the pits. Please note that there are different rules on different days for pit passes during NASCAR weekends.

• Friday and Saturday NASCAR Pit Pass Rules: The pit pass minimum age requirement is 18 years of age. For your safety, shirt and closed-toe shoes must be worn; shoulders and legs must be covered. No shorts. Pits close at least one (1) hour prior to race. The only entrance to the pits from the grandstands is through the tunnel near Turn 4.

• Sunday Only Rules: The pit pass admittance and dress code rules will be relaxed. Children 17 and under may accompany a paid adult on Sunday only. Weather-appropriate attire (i.e., sandals and shorts for hot weather) is advised on NASCAR Sunday’s. Guests may sign their name on the start/finish line and relax on the tri-oval grass while pit road is open. Guests who choose to explore pit road must be mindful of security and NASCAR officials. Guests may enter through the tunnel or through crossover gates adjacent to pit-in and pit-out. Pits close one (1) hour prior to race.

If you need help on any race weekend, you can visit any of our guest relations booths scattered throughout California Speedway, or call our Guest Services Hotline at 909-429-5616.

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.