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►WELCOME TO TOWN: Southern California hosts first ever NASCAR Chase Race

►COMING HOME: California drivers dot race lineup including title contenders Gordon, Johnson

►AND ANOTHER: California’s Johnson back home, looking for record-breaking fourth title in a row

►PEPSI 500: Jeff Gordon, Pepsi spokesperson, ready to take on field at Pepsi 500

►STEWART TIES: The Haas, in Stewart-Haas is Haas Automation Inc., located in nearby Oxnard, Calif.

►SUNNY AFFAIR: Sunny skies and mid-80 temperatures expected to welcome race fans

►FALL FRENZY: Jimmie Johnson won the Fall ’07 and Fall ’08 races at ACS? Will he win the Fall ’09?

San Bernardino County, Calif. (Oct. 7, 2009) – Despite a beaten economy, race fans in Southern California have found ways to make seeing their favorite NASCAR drivers a reality. And Auto Club Speedway is making a conscious effort to help out.

Auto Club Speedway has offered California race fans tickets at almost every price point in an effort to make the trip to Auto Club Speedway more affordable. From tickets starting as low as $35 to special promotions such as the “$35 All Day Food Fest” package, packages to celebrate Hendrick Motorsports 25th Anniversary with Jeff Gordon and Dale Earnhardt, Jr.; a ticket deal to see the stars of NASCAR and the stars of TNA Wrestling’s Bound for Glory 2009; the chance to get up close and personal to Jimmie Johnson and so much more. Free Racefest admission on Thursday night and kids free on Friday and Saturday make it easy on fans who wish to attend the festivities surrounding the Pepsi 500.

“The crowd that shows up this weekend is a testament to the thousands of great fans in the state of California … and across the nation,” said Gillian Zucker, Speedway President. “Despite their hardships, race fans are finding ways to be part of the NASCAR family and we thank them for their continued support of Auto Club Speedway.”

Area race fans, who have endured foreclosures and unemployment over the past two years, will show up by the thousands to cheer on their favorite drivers at the Inaugural Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup race Oct. 11 at Auto Club Speedway – the Pepsi 500. Southern California in particular has been hit with a heavy burden. There has been an average of 1,273 foreclosures in the county each month since 2006. One in every 32 homes in the Inland Empire is up for foreclosure, more than five times the national average. The unemployment rate in San Bernardino County, substantially higher than the national average

Auto Club Speedway has done it’s best to “over deliver” for fans attending this historical weekend. In addition to the exciting on-track competition and seeing NASCAR’s All-Star cast, fans can be part of a music video by classic rock band Foreigner, feast on Sprinkles Cupcakes and Cantor’s Deli pastrami and celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15- October 15) with Auto Club with a “Viva la Fiesta” celebration.

To be part of the NASCAR festivities at Auto Club Speedway for the Pepsi 500 Weekend Oct. 9-11, call 1-800-944-RACE (7223) or visit www.autoclubspeedway.com.

NASCAR’s version of the playoffs is coming to Auto Club Speedway on October 11th! For tickets to the Pepsi 500 – Southern California’s inaugural “Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup”, call (800) 944-RACE or visit www.autoclubspeedway.com.

- Auto Club Speedway, Press Release