Auto Club Speedway offers refund

Mother Nature kept NASCAR at bay on the first official day of the Auto Club Speedway, but even rain can’t keep fans from an opportunity to see racing action at the newly-renamed Speedway.

Fans who purchased a ticket for today’s races can apply the cost of their ticket to a ticket for Saturday’s NASCAR doubleheader. Fans wishing to purchase grandstand admission seating can upgrade to a Saturday ticket for $20 while fans wishing to purchase reserved seating can upgrade to a Saturday ticket for $30.

Tomorrow’s action begins at 9:30 a.m. with practice for the Stater Bros. 300. Race action continues with the San Bernardino County 200 at 12:00 pm, followed by the Stater Bros. 300 race. After the conclusion of tomorrow’s historic doubleheader, George Thorogood and the Destroyers will play during the Miller Lite Rock ‘n Racing Show in the Opportunity, California FanZone.

To purchase tickets to the Auto Club 500 weekend at the Auto Club Speedway of Southern California, please call 800-944-RACE or log on to www.racetickets.com. The 2008 Auto Club 500 weekend will mark the highly anticipated Southern California debut of the Car of Tomorrow and feature a special pre-race concert by blues-rock legends ZZ Top. Fans are encouraged to come early to races and take advantage of all the attractions in the Opportunity, California FanZone including the Miller Lite Rock ‘n Racing Show featuring a performance by George Thorogood and the Destroyers. Opportunity, California FanZone is a multi-million dollar facility enhancement including delicious food at Apex by Wolfgang Puck, the Speedway's official retail store called Impulse, amazing sounds of live bands at the entertainment stage, and shade and leisure areas. For more information visit www.autoclubspeedway.com.