Stats are Just Numbers - Auto Club Speedway Edition

When it comes to the Auto Club Speedway in California numbers are just numbers when it comes to certain series at the track. It is one of the two times that NASCAR comes to California and well both are some of the most exciting racing around with the other being Sonoma. California formally hosted two NSCS races along with an NCWTS race but that was in the past. Now NASCAR visits the Auto Club Speedway once a year and that is the final race of the West Coast Swing before a much needed off weekend. NASCAR will return at Martinsville but we are just now getting through Phoenix. Will we see an exciting finish like we have in past years? Only time will tell.

NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Auto Club

Races - 19

First Winner - Jeff Gordon

Most Recent Winner - Brad Keselowski

G.W.C Finishes - 3 (2006, 2014, and 2015)

Postponed Races - 1 (2008) Shortened in 2012

Most Wins - Tie, 3 (Jeff Gordon and Matt Kenseth)

Most Wins by a Team - 7 (Roush Fenway Racing)

Most Manufacturer Wins -10 (Ford)

First Race - June 22, 1997  

Interesting Fact - In 2002 There were ten drivers who failed to finish the race; with five of the drivers forcing to leave the race due to terminal crashes while five other drivers had engine issues. Nearly 10% of the 199-minute race was held under a caution flag and the average green flag run was approximately 38 laps. Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s unfortunate accident forced NASCAR to pass a regulation forcing drivers to take the ambulance ride to the infield care center every time they crashed; he did not admit to have this injury until mid-September. At the end, Jimmie Johnson holds off Kurt Busch to score his first career win.

NASCAR Xfinity Series at Auto Club Speedway

Races - 19

First Winner - Todd Bodine

Last Winner - Kevin Harvick

G.W.C Finishes - 1 (2010)

Postponed Races - In 2008 Race postponed from Saturday night to Monday afternoon due to rain.

Most Wins - Tie, 4 (Kyle Busch and Matt Kenseth) 

Most Wins by a Team - Toyota (6) 

Most Manufacturer Wins - Toyota (6)

Interesting Fact - 1 of 2 race wins for Hank Parker Jr. Hank also won Pikes Peak!