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About Auto Club Speedway
Auto Club Speedway, located at 9300 Cherry Avenue in Fontana, California, has long been a landmark for major motorsports and racing events. While the track has undergone a recent redevelopment process, this page provides a complete, user-friendly overview of the venue’s past layout, access, and surrounding amenities for context and historical reference. For fans and planners, we’ve pulled together practical details on seating, parking, transportation, and nearby lodging and dining options to help you orient yourself in the Fontana area.
Note: As of 2025, redevelopment on the 522-acre site has paused after initial tearing down and partial repurposing. For current event information and any future venue updates, check with local listings and official channels.
Whether you’re researching the site for historical purposes or planning a future trip to the Fontana region, secure our guidance on where to park, how to get around, and where to stay and eat nearby. We’re your go-to connection to practical, straightforward ticketing and local logistics—without the fluff.
- Parking: Free parking with color-coded passes for access gates on race days; gates open about one hour before admission gates. Tailgating is allowed in designated spaces.
- Transit: Metrolink service has historically operated with a station behind the backstretch, including special race-day routes. Check current transit options from nearby cities to plan your trip.
- Hotels: Searchable options in Fontana and Ontario areas, with affiliate hotel partners recommended for convenience and value. Ontario International Airport (ONT) is a common gateway about 11–14 miles away for travelers arriving by air.
- Nearby attractions: The Fontana-Ontario corridor offers dining and shopping options to complement race-weekend plans. Always confirm hours and proximity when booking.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Location/address: 9300 Cherry Avenue, Fontana, CA 92335.
- Venue type and size: 2.000 mi (3.219 km) D-shaped oval (superspeedway); main grandstand capacity ~68,000; total capacity ~122,000 including skyboxes (approx. 28).
- Status: Closed in 2023; demolition began October 2023; large portion of the site sold for redevelopment; as of 2025, redevelopment paused.
- Name history: Known as California Speedway (1995–2008) and Auto Club Speedway (2008–2023); sponsorship-related name changes have occurred in the past.
- Transportation access: Metrolink station located behind the backstretch; formerly served by special race-day service.
- Parking: Free parking with color-coded parking passes for access gates on NASCAR Sundays; parking gates typically open about one hour before admission gates; tailgating allowed within designated spaces.
- Nearby hotels: Fontana/Ontario area with hotels serving event-goers; Ontario International Airport (ONT) is a common gateway (roughly 11–14 miles away).
- Notable events hosted: NASCAR Cup Series, NASCAR Xfinity Series, NASCAR Truck Series, IndyCar MAVTV 500, and other racing formats over the years.
- Renaming/demolition note: The track was torn down starting in 2023 as part of a redevelopment plan; most of the 522-acre site has been sold for logistics/industrial use.