NASCAR shifts Southern California development focus away from Fontana site
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 6, 2026, 6:40 PM
Last updated Sep 6, 2026
NASCAR remains undecided on the future of the 89 acres it retains at the former Auto Club Speedway site in Fontana. Steve O’Donnell confirmed the organization is currently prioritizing other options within the Southern California market rather than redeveloping the Fontana land. The track was demolished following the final Cup Series race there in 2023, with the majority of the property sold for industrial development. NASCAR remains committed to maintaining a regional presence due to media rights obligations, moving forward with plans for a 2027 race at the Coronado military base. Future development strategies favor multipurpose venues incorporating retail and entertainment spaces over single-use racing facilities.
- •NASCAR still owns 89 acres at the former Fontana speedway site.
- •Steve O’Donnell stated that efforts are currently focused on other Southern California facility options.
- •Plans for a short track in Fontana previously stalled due to construction costs and changing priorities.
- •NASCAR scheduled another race at the Coronado military base for 2027.
- •The organization is prioritizing multipurpose venues to generate year-round revenue.
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"NASCAR decided to tear down Auto Club Speedway in Fontana after its final Cup Series race there in 2023. Subsequently, they sold most of the area for more than $500 million to develop industrial warehouses, but the 89 acres that remained in NASCAR’s name have given fans of the Southern California track a reason to hold on to hope that it will one day return.
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