2022 NASCAR schedule Feb. 6: Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum (exhibition) Feb. 20: Daytona Beach, Fla. Feb. 27: Fontana
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What happened to the race at Fontana Speedway?
Last year the Fontana race was scheduled to be second on the schedule, but because of the pandemic, racing was kept in Florida and the race was run on the Daytona International Speedway road course. The last time Cup racing was at Auto Club Speedway was March 1, 2020.
When is the next NASCAR race at Auto Club Speedway?
Kyle Buschs stands on his car after winning the NASCAR Cup Series race at Auto Club Speedway in Fontana on March 17, 2019. NASCAR racing will return to Auto Club Speedway in Fontana on Feb. 27, 2022, for the first time in almost two years as the second official race in the circuit’s 10-month season.
What happened to Auto Club Dragway?
The below announcement was made by officials from Auto Club Speedway, the 2-mile oval track also in Fontana, California. “After careful consideration on the best direction forward for Auto Club Speedway, the difficult decision has been made to permanently close Auto Club Dragway.
When is the 2022 Wise Power 400 at Auto Club Speedway?
NASCAR fans are now counting hours to the 2022 Wise Power 400, at the Auto Club Speedway in Fontana, California. The green flag is expected to drop on Sunday February 27th at 3:30 PM. Drivers will be hitting the two-mile D-shaped oval track for 200 laps.
Will there be a live stream of the Cup race at Fontana?
How many laps is the Cup race at Fontana?
Who won the race at Fontana last year?
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Is Fontana Dragway closing?
Another one bites the dust. In a statement issued on Friday, April 3, 2021, Auto Club Speedway in Fontana, Ca., announced its drag strip would be closed forever.
Why is Fontana Dragway closing?
"Over the last year, we have had to make a number of tough decisions with respect to our business structure and operations due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Unfortunately, as part of this, the Auto Club Dragway will remain closed for 2021."
What is the race schedule for 2022?
NASCAR schedule 2022DateRaceTrackFeb. 27Wise Power 400Auto Club SpeedwayMarch 6Pennzoil 400Las Vegas Motor SpeedwayMarch 13Ruoff Mortgage 500kPhoenix RacewayMarch 20Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500Atlanta Motor Speedway26 more rows•Oct 9, 2022
Is Auto Club Speedway being reconfigured?
With many NASCAR fans clamoring for more short tracks and with Auto Club Speedway's attendance slipping, the decision to reconfigure the two-mile track to a 1/2-mile bullring seemed appropriate. However, 17 months after that decision was made, the speedway is still a big two-mile oval.
Is the Texas Motorplex closing?
In 1988, NHRA announced the new Houston Raceway Park as a means of keeping NHRA drag racing in Texas with the departure of the Texas Motorplex for a brief stay with the IHRA. Today, NHRA and the track located in Baytown, Tex., have announced the 2022 NHRA Springnationals, April 22-24, will be its final national event.
Is Auto Club Speedway becoming a short track?
The planned Auto Club Speedway race in early 2023 will still feature the existing two-mile track. Reaction to the short track idea has been mixed, with some commenters on the speedway's Facebook page liking the proposal but others wanting no changes.
Where is the next grand prix 2022?
Formula 1 Calendar 2022 | Circuits, dates and ticket informationDateGrand PrixCircuit25 SeptemberRussian Grand PrixSochi Autodrom, Sochi2 OctoberSingapore Grand PrixMarina Bay Circuit, Singapore9 OctoberJapanese Grand PrixSuzuka Circuit23 OctoberUnited States Grand PrixCircuit of the Americas, Austin19 more rows
Why is the NASCAR race not on?
NASCAR has postponed Saturday night's NASCAR Cup Series regular season finale at Daytona International Speedway to Sunday morning due to inclement weather. Coverage of the race begins Sunday at 10 a.m. ET on CNBC. The race will also stream live on Peacock.
What time do the gates open at Kansas Speedway?
DETAILS. Hours: Open 8am-5pm Mon. -Fri., During race dates, check www.kansasspeedway.com for gate opening times. Kansas Speedway is one of the premier racing facilities in the Midwest, hosting the NASCAR Cup Series, NASCAR XFINITY Series, NASCAR Camping World Truck Series and ARCA Series races.
Are they turning Fontana into a short track?
NASCAR's initial short-track plan for Fontana When NASCAR announced the change from the 2-mile oval to a short track, they provided many details on what the configuration of the new track would look like in 2023.
Is the Auto Club Speedway being torn down?
The two-mile layout will continue to be used through at least 2023. While it remains an open case, NASCAR officials would still like to convert Auto Club Speedway in Southern California into a half-mile short track.
Who owns Fontana Speedway?
NASCARAuto Club SpeedwayOperatorNASCARBroke ground22 November 1995Opened20 June 1997Construction costUS$100 million (US$134 million in 2021 dollars)D-shaped oval (1997–present)33 more rows
Is Pomona drag strip closing?
“Pomona [Auto Club Raceway] is not going away," Young said of the facility that traditionally has started and capped every NHRA season. “We have a multi-year contract with the Fairplex. The L.A. market is very important to us. It's been a staple of the sport.
Is Auto Club Dragway closing?
Updated Info On Auto Club Dragway After careful consideration on the best direction forward for Auto Club Speedway, the difficult decision has been made to permanently close Auto Club Dragway.
Is there drag racing in California?
Sonoma Raceway is a 1,600-acre facility with a 2.52-mile 12-turn road course as well as a ¼ mile drag strip. This motorsports complex holds two of the top racing series in the country—The Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series and NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series.
Auto Club Dragway In Fontana, California Announces Closure
Auto Club Dragway, the 1/4-mile drag strip in Fontana, California, has permanently closed. The below announcement was made by officials from Auto Club Speedway, the 2-mile oval track also in Fontana, California.
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Will there be a live stream of the Cup race at Fontana?
The WISE Power 400 can be live streamed on the FoxSports website (for those with a cable/satellite provider) and on the FoxSports app.
How many laps is the Cup race at Fontana?
The WISE Power 400 is 200 laps around the 2-mile Auto Club Speedway track for a total of 400 miles. The race will feature three segments (laps per stage) — Stage 1: 65 laps, Stage 2: 65 laps, Stage 3: 70 laps.
Who won the race at Fontana last year?
There was no race at the track in 2021, but Alex Bowman dominated the most recent race at Auto Club Speedway on March 1, 2020 for his second career Cup Series win.
How to watch NASCAR at Auto Club Speedway
Both the NASCAR Cup and Xfinity Series will be on track this weekend for Round 2 of the 2022 season. Rookie Austin Cindric heads into the race as the newly crowned Daytona 500 winner with another first-time winner, Austin Hill, taking the checkered flag in the NXS season-opener at Daytona.
Playoff Standings
Although there's only been one race, it's never too early to take a look at the playoff picture. Cindric is the only driver currently locked into the postseason with Martin Truex Jr. the only other driver to have playoff bonus points, thanks to winning Stage 1 and Stage 2 at Daytona.
Will there be a live stream of the Cup race at Fontana?
The WISE Power 400 can be live streamed on the FoxSports website (for those with a cable/satellite provider) and on the FoxSports app.
How many laps is the Cup race at Fontana?
The WISE Power 400 is 200 laps around the 2-mile Auto Club Speedway track for a total of 400 miles. The race will feature three segments (laps per stage) — Stage 1: 65 laps, Stage 2: 65 laps, Stage 3: 70 laps.
Who won the race at Fontana last year?
There was no race at the track in 2021, but Alex Bowman dominated the most recent race at Auto Club Speedway on March 1, 2020 for his second career Cup Series win.