NASCAR Auto Club Speedway| DEMOLITION Update - June 2024| NASCAR Cup Championship| Ac Adapter Inc

[@mmatejka01]

I have told you before that I am glad you guys are documenting this. Your videos are the only updates that I have seen. The pace of development there is crazy, but not surprised either. Looking forward to you next video...🙂

[@AcAdapterInc]

Hey MM - Thanks for following along. Hard to watch, but at least we can see what they are doing and just "Maybe" we can have some input on getting this track back in service. I will be heading back out there in a couple weeks, so stay tuned. thx...

[@codyperez6481]

The dragstrip will always be missed. Some of my best memories were made there and now it’s just all turned dirt, but most people would look back at that place and see just a pile of dirt and asphalt. But me… in that little parking lot toward the back of the big NASCAR track, I’ve watched cars do 200 miles an hour and I watched mine do about 150.

[@roxstrongo8961]

I wouldn't be surprised if the rest of this track is sold off. I don't really see NASCAR coming back to Southern California anytime soon. Especially with that terrible race at the Coliseum. Fontana will join Riverside and Ontario sadly.

[@vernmoore7710]

Building distribution centers pays better than having a racetrack. Or an airport. Between LA and San Bernardino, SoCal Speedway, Fontana drag strip and Fontana airport have fallen to distribution centers and what remains of SoCal will surely become another memory. Likely without another race ever being held there.

[@AcAdapterInc]

Hey Rox - Gotta follow the money and the CA regulations that are making it more difficult to race. It will take all of us remaining vigilant to keep this facility a future possibility. I will remain, and as long as this community continues to show their passion, we might have a chance. Stay tuned... thx...

[@arthurmeza8992]

Turning this awesome Speedway into a short track is sacrilegious!!!! I’m sorry, but I DON’T agree with this!!!! 😡😡😡

[@AcAdapterInc]

Hey AM - It really is a gut punch every time I arrive at the track site. Now the new structures are starting to block the view of the grandstands and ugh... Thank you for watching, I am headed back out there in a couple days, so stay tuned. thx...

[@RAID3R63]

Oh no

[@DavidClark-vu3dw]

There's no short track going to be built. 😅

[@andyjennings15]

They are taking one of the best races on the schedule and turning it into one of the worst. That is if they ever finish the new track.

[@bradgriffith4231]

NASCAR would be better racing if they didn't have any tracks longer than 1.25s mile except Daytona

[@johnbehneman1546]

SUGGESTION: ADD A 1/4 MILE NHRA SACTIONED DRAG STRIP AS WELL. THEN IT WILL A MOTORSPORTS PARK FOR BOTH.

[@AcAdapterInc]

Hey JohnB - I think you have a great idea. That is what they have at Bristol and at Rockingham. I was just back out at Rockingham, and they have really cleaned it up since my last visit. Stay tuned for that update. thx...

[@Bradley-r8o]

That is what they did at Ontario speedway. I was there when Garlits made the first official(?) 5 second pass.

[@TracksideViews]

The had one and it closed as well

[@goldenshark3182]

They already have Pomona which is nearby, that’s one of NHRA’s crown jewels, I doubt they’ll do that.

[@cartracer64]

put the racing kart track back in as well. both the kart track get used daily and drag strip weekly and the nascar track only 2 times per year.

[@zachcatanzareti]

Wow what a profound sight seeing only the fronstretch standing and then all flat land. Must be an incredible sight in person. Truly sets in that we'll never see a race there again.

[@AcAdapterInc]

Hey ZaCa - I agree, I keep almost landing on the front stretch to get the perfect angle. It is such a surreal visual of the track running off into the abyss. It never gets old. I am headed back out there in a couple weeks, so stay tuned. thx....

[@mustangracer5124]

You can race around the warehouses if you don't get caught.

[@ianc3438]

Thanks for doing these videos! We have so many great memories of camping in the infield every year! Best party weekends ever! I will say i am so honored to be able to have driven a nascar around this track for 20 laps with the Rusty Wallace Racing Experience! The cars are restricted to around 165 mph but it was one of the most memorable times of my life! The track closed permanently that weekend.

[@AcAdapterInc]

Hey Tommy - Thanks for watching and Thank you for the great story. I did the racing experience at Nashville speedway (wasn't as fast), but I can only imagine how cool it would have been at Auto Club. I also have so many memories of weekends at that track. I have a friend that lives in Norco, and we would all stay at his house and party between the events. What is really SAD is that since this track closed, we have not had a single party at his house. Another tradition down the drain. Well, I am headed back out there in a couple days, so stay tuned. I expect we will continue to see unbelievable changes ahead. thx...

[@michaelmiller9483]

Please someone build a drag strip in So. Cal. with a LONG shut off area-(back to quarter mile racing).

[@AcAdapterInc]

Hey MM - I couldn't agree more. SoCal needs to start adding facilities to maintain their footprint and fan base. Racing in CA is so popular, it is hard to believe that it is rolling into the dustbin of history. I was just back out at Rockingham, and they have just renovated their drag strip and they are cleaning up the race track (video to follow). CA needs to take a page out of their book. Thanks for watching, and stay tuned more to follow. thx...

[@carltonroberson3476]

Please put the drag strip back. It was the best part of the property. Forget about Nascar. The grassroot guys need this. Most other facilities across the country include a dragstrip. They would be making a big mistake not to bring it back.

[@remylopez4821]

The sad truth about the dragstrip is the noise complaints from the neighbors quite a few years back they tried running some nostalgia, nitro, funny cars, and they had a bunch of noise complaints from the neighbor, and it never returned

[@MM_in_Havasu]

@@remylopez4821 and these would be the same people, along with local LE, that would bitch about the increase of street racing and takeovers. It's that Commiefornya thing again.

[@TwiztidDucky]

that unfortunately isn't coming back even if the track dose survive some how ill add what's sadder is the city of Pomona trying to get rid of the NHRA and close the drag strip that would just be a total end for me

[@dennysanders2748]

@@remylopez4821 K&N and Auto Club together spent $1.8M on a sound wall that met requirements placed by the court. NASCAR just spit on all drag racers when they tore that down, instead of retaining the track. There were several offers to lease the drag strip, but NASCAR didn't even consider doing the right thing.

[@remylopez4821]

@@TwiztidDucky I don’t even bother going to Pomona. If you really want to go see a good event go to Bakersfield for the March meet or in October for the nostalgia reunion it’s an awesome event.

[@erichetherington602]

I am losing hope on the new track

[@AcAdapterInc]

Hey EH - I was 100% with you on losing hope until this visit. This is the first time I actually see something that resembles the track rendering diagram. So just maybe we have some hope. I will be heading back out there next month, so fingers crossed. thx....

[@steventate9132]

So are they gonna make it shorter because I like the original lay better

[@waynecampbell9208]

I'm getting a feeling it's not looking good!!

[@steventate9132]

@@waynecampbell9208 I agree its going to be weird not seeing it in it's original lay out

[@shaddy2111]

I work for the civil engineering company designing a lot of the warehouses going up at this sight. The developer is Hillwood, ole Ross Perot Jr.’s company. The track is definitely coming. NASCAR is dragging their feet on the track design. We will have a track, it just may not be in 2025 like they said.

[@AcAdapterInc]

Hey EA - Thank you for your input. It is great to get actual news as opposed to opinion. Please feel free to keep this group up to date as things continue to evolve. I will continue to watch from the cheap seats and be mesmerized by the skill and talent of your team. I do like to watch the transformation of unproductive land into new opportunities for the community. It is unfortunate that that also means losing a beloved race track, but life is life. thx...

[@penaltybox76084]

confirmed ? ..

[@AcAdapterInc]

@@penaltybox76084 It seems pretty firm, but who knows. I am headed back out there in a couple days, so stay tuned. thx...

[@lalobz]

i drove by it today and they already have walls up, beams for the roof, and sections of the roof being linked

[@AcAdapterInc]

Hey LA - Yeah this video was from a couple weeks ago and they are just moving at warp speed to get the warehouse portion in place. I am heading back out there in a couple weeks, so I am sure it will include what you are reporting. Thanks for following along. thx...

[@danlowe8684]

Back in the early 1990s, we used lightweight concrete on a new freeway offramp that had organic material below from an old creek bed. It was cost prohibitive to remove the bad material so this was used as a lightweight fill material. We poured it in 2' lifts to a depth of around 15 or 20'. The ramp is still there, today!!

[@AcAdapterInc]

Hey DLowe - Thank you for the great story. It is cool seeing techniques that last the test of time and get very little acknowledgement to the point that most people don't even know the difference. I will be interested to see what that strip from East to West will be used for, or if it is just a divider. Cool stuff for sure. I will be headed back out there in a couple weeks, so stay tuned. thx...

[@danlowe8684]

@@AcAdapterInc I'm not sure either, without seeing the civil engineering plans. And, FYI, 'lightweight concrete' is a misleading term in that it is not structural. It is simply lighter than the normally used sand and gravel fill material. It is similar to baking a cake in that it will collapse on itself if vibrated during the first hours after pouring. It has no coarse aggregate (gravel) - only sand, cement and an air entraining additive. My guess is that it is a section of roadway (or speedway?). They likely will build it up within two feet of finished grade, then place a layer of sand, a layer of gravel, and finish with a layer of bituminous or concrete pavement - much like any roadway.

[@davidatovar]

Never thought I would live long enough to see two super speedways come and go within ten miles of themselves.

[@AcAdapterInc]

Hey DT - I hope I don't have to see anymore of these. It is gut wrenching and seems pretty counterproductive. We need racing and CA is such a great place to host big events. I hope we aren't just left with Sonoma, that would be pretty dismal. Thanks for watching, I am headed back out there in a couple days, so stay tuned. thx...

[@Broski8_Race]

Every time you upload I feel like we are closer to getting the track done

[@AcAdapterInc]

Hey Broski - I was a little encouraged by this last trip. They do look like they are working around the edges. I was just out at Rockingham, so stay tuned for the progress they've made out there. thx...

[@Intellectuallychallenged]

I'm local to the track. Just up cherry. I can give updates weekly if you'd like

[@AcAdapterInc]

Hey Brad - I travel back and forth from Woodland Hills to Charlotte. So, if you want to provide updates as things progress, that would be great. You can comment on here or email me at [e-mail]. Thank you for the offer and I hope to hear from you again. thx...

[@montecarloss305]

Appreciate this update, as this was my home track growing up. Showed up in my recommended and you've earned a subscriber! Looking forward to the next one. Thank you!

[@AcAdapterInc]

Hey CD - Thank you for watching and clicking the sub... I have been going to this track most of my life, I can hardly remember a year where me and my family or friends weren't heading to a race at Auto Club. It is gut wrenching watching this, but if we don't stay outside the gate, I am afraid it will get memory holed. I am headed back out there in a couple days, so stay tuned. thx...

[@michaelmiller9483]

How about checking building permits for Fontana? I assume they are there for the public to view, then you would know what is the plan for all of the property

[@hostiletilly26]

where are they going to put turns one and two looks like the warehouse is where the turns are going to be

[@AcAdapterInc]

Hey Hat - It does look pretty tight fitting turn 1 into the space allocated. That said, I have been watching some residential construction sites lately thinking "there is no way there going to get 10 houses in there". Then to my surprise they not only get in 10, they find a way to get an 11th crammed in the corner. Long way to say, I guess anything is possible. I just hope they get to work on the track sooner than later. Thanks for watching, I am headed back out there in a couple days, so stay tuned. thx....

[@tankerboysabot]

I cant wait to go to it when its completed. I used to live in Fontana and could hear the cars from my home, now im only an hour from it.

[@AcAdapterInc]

So I guess you've seen first hand how much growth has happened in your community. I live about 70 miles west, and have been going to the speedway for years. Every time I head down Cherry, I am amazed at how much stuff has been added.

[@tankerboysabot]

@AcAdapterInc I left for the army in 2003 and came back in 2013, I was taken aback at how much has been built in the entire Inland Empire.

[@kevinbealer9052]

I went to all NASCAR Cup and Xfinity races from 2007 to 2016. The big track had some of the greatest racing with lots of speed and plenty places to pass. And the track surface was so beat up, you just can't see it on TV. I'm from the area so I have seen Ontario MS close down and later Riverside. I guess it doesn't pay to open a racetrack in SoCal!

[@AcAdapterInc]

Hey KB - I think it might pay to have a track in SoCal, if it was ever properly promoted. I think they always missed huge opportunities to fill those stands. I attended many of the races you were at. I also attended a couple Indy car races. Walking thru the garages and seeing those incredible machines was a memory I will never forget. Thanks for the great stories. I am headed back out there in a couple days, so stay tuned. thx...

[@YounGun88]

Tons of room all over inland empire but let’s take this area up. Got it.

[@AcAdapterInc]

Hey DR - Seems like there are so many other better locations. But this wide open property was just too tempting i guess. I just can't imagine what traffic on Cherry is going to be like once this opens for business. Crazy stuff. Thanks for watching, I am headed back out there in a couple days, so stay tuned. thx...

[@IEchuckie]

I have lived in Fontana for 26 years. 3 miles away from the track down Cherry Ave. The warehouses have been building in this city for at least 15 years. All along Jurupa from Cherry to Sierra.. it's a shipping hub

[@Lucysdad66]

I used to live by. There when I was a kid that used to be a still mill. There, and when you would drive down the streets All the trees and the bushes and everything all had an orange tint to them. It's where they filmed one of the terminator movies.

[@AcAdapterInc]

Hey LM - That is a great story. I had never heard that they filmed anything over there let alone a Terminator movie. It is crazy how much that area has changed over the last couple decades. It is now just filled in with commercial and residential. I hope the next chapter will live up to the last. I am headed back out there in a couple weeks, so stay tuned. thx...

[@goldenshark3182]

@@AcAdapterInc It was the Terminator 2 future war scenes they filmed there. It’s on the behind the scenes documentaries for that film.

[@Ts68mo]

They should take notes from IOWA !! GREAT TRACK .8 tenths of a mile

[@Nightwolf5151]

NASCAR ruined IOWA and this will be another track that they will butcher

[@what_up777]

I flew in to watch one Nascar race there in 2005. The mountain ranges were not visible then due to thick smog.

[@AcAdapterInc]

Hey WhatUp - Well the air is cleaner but the racing is gone. Hmmmm, we need racing, visibility is overrated. Thanks for watching. I am headed back out there in a couple weeks, so stay tuned for the next update. i was also just back from Rockingham and that track is shaping up. Video to follow, thanks for watching. thx...

[@adrian_zombturtle148]

This is surprisingly close to the future brightline west Highspeed rail station, anyone know if they will have parking avaliable here ?

[@motordonut]

Bring back the Calspeed Kart track!

[@AcAdapterInc]

Hey Motor - If not CalSpeed, how about someone else stepping up and putting a new Kart Track in the area. There is plenty of space, and I know it would be popular. I was just out at the TrackHouse Kart track in NC and the place was slammed all 3 days I was there. Great mix of novice and professionals sharing the facility and providing some great racing. Thanks for watching, I am headed back out to Auto Club in a couple days, so stay tuned. thx...

[@themitsudas]

Calspeed was amazing. IMO, a huge bang for the buck karting with some intense competition. There would be a starting grid of 30 karts within a second of each other.

[@jwchamberlain5862]

Remember Ontario MS? 10 years & done. Same deal. 💲💰

[@mrmidnight32]

Got I fucking hate seeing this. This is the first and only track I’ve ever been on. And the first and only nascar event I’ve ever attended. Infield parties are the best times of my life. So sad to see this gone 😢

[@grege9601]

My first race that i attended was 2001. 3 months after Dale died. RIP CALIFORNIA SPEEDWAY.

[@AcAdapterInc]

Hey GE - Hard to believe how fast time is passing. Seems like yesterday losing the 3. I just saw some ground photography from Auto Club yesterday and the site is almost unrecognizable since my last visit. I am headed back out there this weekend, so stay tuned. thx....

[@dougball4769]

Thanks for the update. I’ll make sure to watch for more. My only critique is the music track with lyrics made it hard to hear everything you were saying. Keep up these updates. It’s been crickets from everyone else!

[@AcAdapterInc]

Hey DB - Thank you for your feedback. I will most certainly adjust that... I am headed back out there in a couple weeks, so stay tuned. In the meantime, I was just back out at Rockingham and am happy to announce they continue to make progress bringing that track back to life. Video coming soon. thx....

[@dougball4769]

@@AcAdapterInc Nice. I would love to see The Rock back! Keep up the awesome work. Glad I found your channel.

[@dougwilson7336]

The walls are up on. that wharehouse as of july 20th. Saw an indy car and 6:42 a couple of nascar races there. Was hoping to go back. Sad

[@AcAdapterInc]

Hey DW - Thanks for the update. They are moving at warp speed to get these buildings up. I am hoping it is not to obscure the view of the grand stand so that people begin to forget that this was a racing track. I am headed back out there in a couple days, so stay tuned. I expect to see a bunch of changes since my last visit. thx...

[@dougwilson7336]

@@AcAdapterInc you can see them but for how much longer?

[@IEchuckie]

I drove past here yesterday and the tilt ups are there on the east side. It's hardly recognizable as a race track. Just a section of the stands left.

[@wrigman]

Man, I had no idea this was happening! I was at the ribbon cutting ceremony for this track in the 90’s. Went to every qualifying day and race until 2010. I lived 20 min down the 15 from the track turn off. Seeing this hurts, even though I now live in northern Idaho…..

[@rvhorizons2528]

Turn the music down a little bit

[@AcAdapterInc]

Hey RV - Thank you for watching... I will definitely clean that up for the next release. I will be headed back out to Fontana in couple weeks, so stay tuned. thx...

[@JD-zm4eh]

This site in Fontana is the old Kaiser Steel plant property. I knew several people who worked at that plant. I think it was torn down in the late 80's early 90's. Too bad, now we import more steel from foreign countries and doesn't have the Made in USA pride that so many respected. Why is this track being rebuilt?

[@AcAdapterInc]

Hey JD - My last visit, I spent about 30 minutes flying over the California Steel factory on the southwest side of the track property. I didn't use any of the footage (yet). Was pretty depressing. Looked like there was some work still going on in there, but the condition of some of the facility was really poor. I may include some of the footage in the next release. I am headed back out there in a couple weeks, so stay tuned. thx...

[@Chaurette]

Thanks AC for another great update! We love your humor too, but in all seriousness, I have found what I want to do next. How fun would it be to ride around on a Power trowel. I've never even seen one before. They are like the Zambonis of Ice skating rinks. :) I have a feeling they DO race in those. Well, im glad to see it looks like this might be going in the direction they say they are. Thanks again for your dedication and hard work. :)

[@AcAdapterInc]

Hey Chaurette - Thanks for watching. I was mesmerized by the trowels. I must have 15 minutes of video. I want to ride one of those things, looked like one of those air boats. More good stuff to come, stay tuned. thx...

[@Chaurette]

@@AcAdapterInc Haha, GMTA! I'm glad I'm not the only one mesmerized by those Power trowels. Air boats is a good description. But the landing might feel a little harsher. ;)

[@ShamimMiah-t2w]

Thank you bro for giving wonderful video. I really enjoy watching your videos.

[@AcAdapterInc]

Hey SM - Thank you for watching. I have some good stuff to come, so stay tuned. thx...

[@Rico-ow3ys]

I already miss ol' Auto club speedway. Used to do the Andretti driving experience there. Great Track. RIP Auto club speedway.

[@AcAdapterInc]

Hey Rico - Every time I drive up there now it is like a gut punch. Just hard to take. I was just sent some ground photography and the site is almost unrecognizable now. I am headed back out there next week, so stay tuned. thx...

[@Rico-ow3ys]

@@AcAdapterInc Yeah, it's sad. Still not sure why they dug it up. I went out there last summer, all I could see was the leaderboard tower. Will look for your updates.

[@Mr62biscayne]

Short track to nowhere is an apt description. The front straight goes directly into a building. I can't see how this is going to work.

[@AcAdapterInc]

@@Mr62biscayne you are so right. I look at the track rendering and then look at the space and still don't see how it all fits. I'm hoping they prove me wrong and soon. Stay tuned more to come. Thx...

[@timsigler-smalz9972]

What a great video series; thanks for doing this! Are you able to do the drone flying legally? I'm curious how you are able to get the shots.

[@AcAdapterInc]

Hey TSS - Thanks for watching... I am a licensed pilot (and a professional photog), So as to flying there. It is open airspace and as long as I do not takeoff or land while on the property, they have no say. Now getting the great shots does require some nifty flying. You may have seen that photo of the track staff alerting the team that I was there. Fontana staff have been gracious (although not allowing me on the property). This track has touched so many people (including me), that I am just drawn back over an over. I will be heading back out there in a couple days, so stay tuned. Thank you for the great question. thx...

[@theawesome48fanhunter]

Ots insane on how fast they tore down a great track to probably put up sadly a mediocre track

[@billkilbourne6409]

IF IT GETS BUILT AT ALL

[@mustangracer5124]

The commies will allow them to get 3/4 of the way there then shut them down.

[@theawesome48fanhunter]

Valid point

[@blitztim6416]

Sad to see. I worked at this track. We’ll see how it turns out. Thanks for the update.

[@AcAdapterInc]

Hey Blitz - Thanks for watching, I hate watching the carnage, but we need to stay vigilant on this site so that racing returns to this facility. Big loss and we need it back asap. I am headed back out there so stay tuned. thx...

[@MichaelLatino-oh7bh]

There is one BIG building going up which will prevent you from seeing the track on Cherry. Two days ago, they have three walls up and soon the roof. WE need another flyby.

[@AcAdapterInc]

Hey ML - Thank you for the update. I am on the east coast and will be heading back to Fontana in a couple weeks. I think the building hiding the race track is one of those "Out of sight, out of mind" things. Never going to be off my radar for sure... Was just out at Rockingham and they have done some work since my last visit, so it is nice to see something positive going on. Stay tuned. thx...

[@georgehorn1970]

Damn I remember when they were building this track. Before it was there they had a bunch of steel mills. Weird how time flies

[@joebriscoe2561]

I honestly do not see this track re-opening. The big mistake was to close this down and demo without having all the planning and approval complete. So much for SoCal racing!!!

[@AcAdapterInc]

Hey JB - I was back out there last week and, well let's just say its not looking good. I still cling to hope, but who knows at this point. New video coming soon, so stay tuned. thx...

[@hekterr6677]

Do they really need another short track so close to Irwindale and Kern County Raceway?

[@AcAdapterInc]

Hey Hek - I think you hit the nail on the head. Irwindale is such a top shelf facility, it is hard to imagine topping that. But, I guess we will see if this is a bait and switch or if we get another great track (or at least event). The racing community in this part of CA is the best and we need more racing. thx...

[@geddygreg2112]

What’s the new track configuration going to be?😊

[@chrisw443]

so weird how its there, but only the center part of the front stretch, geico restart zone and all. lol.

[@AcAdapterInc]

Hey Chris - It is like being at a Hollywood movie set seeing the Grandstand and the front stretch to NOwhere. I just want to be there when they start removing the Iconic Logo. I will be headed back out there in a couple weeks so stay tuned. thx...

[@edgarpelayo910]

No more 5 wide 🥺☹️

[@zzpopeye1]

Electro Const. Corp. Installed the lighting for this track originally when new. Musco lighting technology is still the cutting edge of all lighting in all stadiums, tracks and ball fields. The Fontana project utilized an innovative mirror system which lit the turns and track, but did not glare in the drivers eyes. LED technology is now even more efficient and controllable as far as spill and glare.

[@AcAdapterInc]

Hey ZZPoP - I was hovering over the Musco's and just wondering if they are going to be reused or just into the scrap bin. Based on everything else i've seen, seems like they won't find a new home. Thanks for the great story. So much history at this facility, it is hard to imagine it being gone. I am headed back out there in a couple days, so stay tuned. thx...

[@zzpopeye1]

@AcAdapterInc Weve done many, many retrofits. Electro was one of the original Musco approved contractors in So. Cal. Almost all demo of old gear goes to the scrap pile. Some components get saved for maintenance, but with burgeoning LED technology it's mostly outdated. The towers and poles will just be refitted, relocated or changed out. There was a day when we would donate old stuff to local parks, little leagues and schools.....but, sadly between the volunteers required to install salvaged stuff, and the implied liability for our insurance this became a thing of the past.

[@AcAdapterInc]

@@zzpopeye1 A sad state of affairs. All the renew, reuse talk is mostly talk. thx...

[@zzpopeye1]

@AcAdapterInc You may be aware, this was originally the home of Kaiser steel on the West coast. Kaiser ran his plants 24/7 producing steel for high-rises, industry and America's war effort. With the enormous amount of labor hours and large labor force required , Kaiser realized the answer to inconsistent employee attendance was to ensure he had healthy employees. And just like that, Kaiser medical was born. The factory later fell on hard times and was sold to Asian interests for dismantle and shipment overseas.

[@AcAdapterInc]

@@zzpopeye1 I was aware of the kaiser steel, but I had no idea that it was part of Kaiser medical. That is a very cool fact. I was flying over the cal steel right next to the track, looks in pretty poor shape. I may include some of the video in the next edition. Thanks for the cool stories. Crazy how little people know about history. Thx...

[@VenusNikah]

Many many thanks for gives us nice video.

[@Krzejuls5150]

Such awesome video! Thank you for your continued dedication to keeping us all informed on this project!

[@racerx2580]

Absolutely gutted and devastated that something so incredible with so much history was torn down. Everything is just coming to a halt or being ruined. Life sucks.

[@AcAdapterInc]

Hey RacerX - I feel your pain. We have all seen allot of destruction as of late. On the Bright-side, the main grandstand is still standing (although in the shadows of warehouses), but the fact that it is still there gives me great hope that we will get back to this facility to race. I will continue to be out there so that they know we care. There is a HUGE community that supports this track and we need it back asap. I am headed back out there in a couple days, so stay tuned. thx...

[@bradgriffith4231]

The big track couldn't support itself. Try imagining the property taxes on 600+ acres of commercial property in Kalifornia!!!

[@racerx2580]

@@AcAdapterInc Yeah I hear you bud. I guess it's just the reality of life and how things move on and evolve no matter how great an era was.

[@racerx2580]

@@bradgriffith4231 oh yeah I can imagine and it's a good point. It's unfortunate but such as this life I guess.

[@loganinnis3117]

A lot of NASCAR fans are probably pissed off. They are demolishing that track. They could just build the short track in a different section instead of demolishing that track

[@AcAdapterInc]

Hey LI - I hear allot of that same opinion. I was there this weekend and "Wow" just unbelievable. I just cannot see how they fit the proposed track inside the space allocated. You will see in the next video that unless I am missing something, it is going to quite a magic trick to pull this off. Thanks for watching. Next video is going to have you sitting back in your chair. thx....

[@MaxLovesNascarOfficial]

Really hope they make that track. Looks great.

[@AcAdapterInc]

Hey Max - Thanks for watching. I am headed back out there in a couple weeks, so stay tuned. I was also just at Rockingham and they have done allot since my last visit. Video ahead soon. thx...

[@robotekusa]

7,000,000sq ft x $250per ft = $1,750,000,000 thats $1.75billion in commercial space. wow.

[@AcAdapterInc]

Hey Robo - I am no mathematician, but I think that is a good days work. I wonder how many Auto Club 500's would it take to pull 1.7 bil. Thanks for watching and your obvious amazing arithmetic skills. I am headed back out there in a couple days, so stay tuned for the next gut wrenching update. thx...

[@SoloMartes]

I look forward to these updates. Gracias!

[@AcAdapterInc]

Hey SM - Thank you for watching, I am headed back out to Fontana in a couple weeks so stay tuned. I was just back at Rockingham and you may like what they've done out there. thx...

[@philliplewis3754]

Hell, I remember when you had to step into the crosswalk in front of traffic before the bridge was built right there by Turn 4, it was dangerous, those 18 wheeler hauler's and Bus RV's wanted out to leave and the helicopters coming and going taking driver's to their private jet's at Ontario Int'l Airport. Helluva great time, $55 for a seat & $50 for a Pit Pass!

[@AcAdapterInc]

Hey PL - Seems like only yesterday you could have a great weekend for under $100 Now, getting enuf gas to get out to Fontana is nearing 100. I guess everything changes, but we don't have to like it. Been hearing there is allot of progress on the surrounding facilities since my last visit, so I am headed back out there in a couple weeks. Hoping the heat will give me a break :) Thanks for watching, stay tuned, more to come. thx...

[@philliplewis3754]

@@AcAdapterInc I watched them build Fontana, they should have spent more money on the surrounding property, that giant parking area on the North side of the track is only for first time retarded people that don't mind walking 1.5 miles to the front door. They should have developed a full blown stand out train station with an entrance and exit tunnel under the infield straight to the activities and right at the entrance, where the elevators to the upper deck. I wish they would have elevated the back stretch about 5' and gave it just a little 1° or 2° slant, the first 25 rows from the bottom up can't see shit on the backstretch. The infield RV parking was always a mish mash of stupid. I understand why the track is situated the way it is, KEEP THE SUN OUT OF THE FANS FACE. I do love facing Mt. Baldy it's a favorite hiking area. The Northwest Entrance/Exit was always bullshit. The Southwest Entrance/Exit competing with the hauler's and the helicopters and 50,000 people on foot is bullshit. Then Fontana PD busy themselves all race creating the most inconvenient convoluted exit strategies especially that Southwest corner, you want I-10 West you are fucked. There is so much open space in the Inland Empire I don't know why they used pry bars and bad ideas to sandwich the track between RR tracks and the steel plant. I loved your video, just getting some kind of update by someone not actively trying to deceive me made up for two years of lies. Thank you!

[@RobertDetert]

NASCAR has become an absolute joke.

[@AcAdapterInc]

Hey RD - we have come a long way since "Boy's have at it". Hopefully things will swing back. Was just out at Rockingham and it looks like they want a come back. Stay tuned. Thx..

[@brentkrueger7848]

Exactly Sprint car racing is so much better

[@MiniBikeReece377]

​@@brentkrueger7848in my opinion I personally like drag racing better

[@Ts68mo]

NASCAR doesn't own California Speedway, Penske does !!

[@V10Hokage]

Would be cool to see a 1/4 drag finally start getting all those kids that be racing up & down the 210 around 1am

[@AcAdapterInc]

Hey S85 - You nailed it. If these kids had a place to race, they would not be tearing up the neighborhoods. It would also inspire the next generation of racers. We need that in the worst way. Thanks for watching, I am headed back out there in a couple days, so stay tuned. thx...

[@frederickreed6393]

Is Daytona Speedway going stay there forever, no changes or turning into a short track as well.

[@AcAdapterInc]

Hey FR - I think since Daytona is on the East coast, it is safe. Seems like West Coast is the focus of shutting down racing. Plus, I gotta believe that any attempt to modify or remove Daytona would be met with significant outcry. So, nothing is impossible, but I hope that never happens. I am headed back out to Auto Club in a couple days, so stay tuned. thx...

[@scottrattray127]

Great vid but agree the music is too high in the mix when narration happens.

[@AcAdapterInc]

Hey SR - Thanks for the feedback. I gotta stop editing late at night. Sounded ok in my headphones, but I may have been at one or two too many nascar races. I am headed back out there in a couple days, so stay tuned. thx...

[@scottrattray127]

Ya it probably was :). Make sure to check how sounds on a phone, and not so good headphones (ie EarPods or such). Nice drone work too! Looking fwd to updates!

[@SsraIslam]

Lots of prayers and love. Beautiful video for gifting.

[@TheeGlocktopus]

Good shots, good editing. Maybe mix the bed music a little lower in level. Excellent stuff!

[@AcAdapterInc]

Hey Glock - thanks for your generous input. I will certainly make these adjustments and appreciate your support. I was just back at rockingham and they have made progress so stay tuned. Thx...

[@TheeGlocktopus]

@@AcAdapterInc I will! Keep up the good work brother!

[@rogerhowell6230]

I will never forget watching CART qualifying in 1997. 240 mph!

[@Trackratz-zl9di]

I was there, it was scarry fast .

[@waynecampbell9208]

@@rogerhowell6230 I can imagine if Indy cars were to ever race at Daytona or Talladega!!

[@mkay1957]

We went to several Champ Car races there. Straightaway trap speeds were well over 250 MPH. We were there when Greg Moore was killed too.

[@rogerhowell6230]

@@mkay1957 At those speeds-it was impossible to see the racecars.

[@scottmcmichael1386]

I can’t see a new racetrack there, the land is worth more money with nothing on it than a racetrack apparently. It’s depressing, I spent many years there watching great races and having fun with my family and friends. I even drove the track 3 times doing the Richard Petty Driving Experience, that was awesome. At least I have some cool memories of that place.

[@dannygovea2320]

Can't wait to see this once it's completed

[@AcAdapterInc]

Hey DGo - Thanks for watching. I will be headed back out there in a couple weeks, I look forward to what's next. I just hope it includes some race track :) thx...

[@seanhoward8025]

“There’s lots of progress. On the warehouses that replaced the speedway.” The IE needs more Amazon warehouses.

[@mustangracer5124]

Make room for China warehouses too!..

[@americanrambler4972]

@@mustangracer5124 Is that not what an Amazon wear house is, a wear house for everything made in China?

[@goldenshark3182]

@@seanhoward8025 What’s sad is there’s a huge Amazon warehouse just south of the site of the old Riverside Raceway near March AFB.

[@geddygreg2112]

What’s the new track configuration going to be?

[@AcAdapterInc]

Hey GG - It's supposed to be like a 1/2 mile short track. The renderings look allot like Martinsville, but who knows what we will end up with. I am having trouble seeing how they fit that rendering in the space allotted, but time will tell. I am heading back out there in a couple weeks, so stay tuned. thx...

[@geddygreg2112]

@@AcAdapterInc so bummed about the track. Camped in the infield many times. Greed wins every time. Would be happy with a Bristol style track

[@EdwardGracia-r6q]

The final step before they close Fontana for good it won’t last.

[@AcAdapterInc]

Hey EG - I don't want to think your right, but I just saw some ground photography from there and the site is almost unrecognizable since my last visit. I am headed back out there next week, so stay tuned. thx...

[@biscuitboy3617]

This is news to me. I had read that the whole facility was to be torn down and replced by Amazon wherehouses. I don't see many attending a short course circle track, as So. Cal was the place that drag racing was born. They really messes up by tearing out the drag strip!

[@seen48]

I really liked watching this race on tv. Even though it was Michigan’s twin track they raced totally different. I go to the MIS race and it is getting better for passing and wider groove. I wish they had of turned Fontana into 1 1/2 mile track. This new car races so well at them right now as well as Michigan and yet we don’t race at them much anymore. Chicago, one race at Charlotte, one of the Michigan races, Kentucky, Fontana (I think used to be two?), all gone. And now it seems we race 300 miles way more often than 400 miles.

[@diggitydawg5924]

Man great shot of those scrapers eating!! Love your content of Auto Club, been going for 20+ years definitely miss it. Hate what they did to it and phuck nascar for it! lol Keep up the great work👍

[@AcAdapterInc]

Hey DiggityD - Thanks for watching... This is tough to watch, but watch we will... Was just back out at Rockingham and they have made some progress since my last visit, so there is still hope that we might see some racing back there some day. Stay tuned. thx...

[@tongalizia3175]

It seems it was yesterday that we cut the ribbon to inaugurate the track. Sad but true,, this track will join Riverside track as well as the many other tracks that have closed. Pomona will be next…. 💔

[@toddmusser6537]

Thanks for taking the time to continue documenting this! I'm imagining that between California Steel Industries next door, and all these new warehouses, the truck traffic on both Cherry and Etiwanda avenues in the future is going to be unbelievable. Keep an eye on the adjacent BNSF tracks to see if any spurs are being installed that would give some of these warehouses rail service...

[@AcAdapterInc]

Hey TM - This last visit I spent a bunch of time flying over the old steel factory (but didn't include the video). I will make a point of focusing on the rail lines, I agree that may be a good indication if things are happening. I will be headed back out there in a couple weeks. thx...

[@edgarpelayo910]

Hopefully 2026 season

[@AcAdapterInc]

Hey EP - 2026 seems so far away, but based on the progress so far, you might be in the right ball park. I am lucky in that although I don't get to walk around the facility, I do get out there once a month. Such a special feeling driving down Cherry. I am headed back out there in a couple days, so stay tuned. thx...

[@tompendergast2441]

Need a drag strip!!

[@michaelmiller9483]

I would give a lung to see a new Drag Strip in So. Cal.--and I have emphysema! Unfortunately, I have a feeling the California car culture has been rapidly disappearing.

[@j-money8]

4:28 looks a bit promising, you can see the line separating the track and the warehouse thx for uploading

[@AcAdapterInc]

Hey JM - Yeah i was really happy to see something that actually matches the track rendering going in place. It is still hard to tell how they are going to fit turn 1 and 2 in that space, but I am a little more optimistic now. I was just back out at Rockingham, so stay tuned. They've done some work out there since my last visit. Hoping the Nascar gods find a way to get the cars back out there. thx...

[@athomas4835]

Should be open to the public for advanced driving schhols and amateur events as well as pro racing .

[@AcAdapterInc]

Hey AT - I agree 100%. The old track did allow the use of the infield for motorcycle race days. The new track wont have that much space so I don't know. But that would be great to be able to run laps around that iconic facility. I am headed back out there in a couple days, so stay tuned. thx....

[@arthurvillegas5586]

Should have left it alone and the Indycar on the track again. If they make a short track Good have sprints, Silver Crown dirt,paved championship cars I might go. I like that racing and all racing.

[@randallfabian6640]

Why have load guitar playing while you're talking???

[@AcAdapterInc]

Hey RF - Thank you for the feedback. Yes that music track ran wild. I need to stop editing late at night :) - I am hearing that allot of work going on at the site, so I am heading back out there in a couple weeks, so stay tuned. I was just out at Rockingham and they have done allot work since my last visit. Video coming soon (and I will make sure to keep the vol under control). Thx....

[@shirleymestas3569]

It's good to know what is really going on with California speedway. Being going to the original track since it was built. All the big shots don't have an idea how it made us nascar so sad 😢 to us all. I hope it comes back soon. Can't wait!!!

[@shirleymestas3569]

It's a sad 😢site to look at.

[@AutoMatters]

I continue to think that turning Auto Club Speedway into a short track should provide for great NASCAR racing action. I attended a lot of races there over the years, but the track was so wide and the straights so long that the racing action was rarely close. Frankly, that was often boring to watch. I think the best and closest racing that I ever watched there was five-wide at IndyCar's final race there. I wonder how close NASCAR is to constructing the short track here. I am encouraged that a lot of the old infrastructure (grandstands and buildings) has been left in place. Hopefully that means that NASCAR has plans to use it again. As they proved for three years running paving a race track inside the LA Coliseum (for The CLASH at the Coliseum), once NASCAR makes a decision to proceed with construction, that gets done quickly. I wonder if, in the interim, NASCAR might give us a street race in the greater L.A. area? Jan

[@gurneyforpresident2836]

I am a Construction biz owner and yes, we need to keep the work force busy but I'm also a car guy/racing fan and we need that too. I say this is major screw up and do not agree the area needs another project like this. There are other things beside paving over the entire world with development(s) that are equally if not more important. Yeah we need to keep the economy going and all, but this is just greed unchecked! RIP Fontana Speedway. Ontario gone, but not forgotten.

[@AcAdapterInc]

Hey G for Prez - Thanks for the great comments. I agree with both hands and feet. I just saw some ground photography from Auto Club and the site is nearly unrecognizable from my last visit. I am headed back out there this weekend, so stay tuned. I am sure the next video is going to be gut wrenching. thx....

[@pualjangles213]

Sorry im a little late to all this news. Ive been traveling for work for the last 3 year and didnt know any of this was going on. So this is a complete demolition or its going to be new track bulit?

[@AcAdapterInc]

Hey PJ - Welcome back, we missed you :) The plan is to rebuild a "Short Track" in the footprint that is now outlined. A majority of the property was sold for commercial/industrial use, but will include a track. So far, its all building and no track. So I will continue to return to this site to watch and wait. We all hope the work begins soon on the track, we really need a race facility in So Cal, it is just such a great location for a party (oh and a race). Thanks for watching and stay tuned, I am headed back out there in a couple days. thx...

[@andrefreitas63]

very nice views my friend 👍👍

[@AcAdapterInc]

Thank you 👍All Race fans really miss this facility, so hoping they will bring it back. thx...

[@raceday-iy7vm]

Thanks you for the info

[@AcAdapterInc]

Hey RaceDay - Thanks for watching. I LOVE YOUR 300zx... I have a 1991 300zx 2+2 in near perfect condition. Gotta be one of the greatest cars ever made. I have Big Brembo brakes with Foose Wheels. That thing is so nice, I don't even like to take it out of the garage in fear of someone hitting it or stealing it. 165k miles and runs like new. Anyway, I am headed back out to Auto Club in a couple days, so stay tuned. thx...

[@ddoppster]

That bridge over the tunnel road, won't be missed, dude. It was a hassle, not a memory.

[@AcAdapterInc]

Hey DD - You made me laugh out loud. It is amazing how we romanticize things in our memory, when in real life I probably cursed that bridge every time I had to climb those stairs... The other thing that i've tried to memory hole was the near 2 mile walk into and out of the track to get in and out of turn 4 tunnel. But, once you overcame all the logistical nightmares, getting into the infield and hanging out in the garages was bliss. Whether Indy cars or Nascars, it was a terrific place to be. 208mph into turn 1 was simply amazing. Thanks for watching and commenting. I am headed back out there in a couple days, so stay tuned. thx...

[@MiniBikeReece377]

We need a dragstrip

[@iee4g6]

A great shame. Sadder still, it was the last resting place for one Gregory Moore….😢 RIP 🇨🇦💔

[@AcAdapterInc]

Hey iee - You are correct. The Light Blue Players car will never be forgotten. Greg Moore was my 2nd favorite driver when I was a kid. I have to admit, Alex Zanardi was my hero. Acura actually made a NSX Zanardi edition. I wanted one of those so bad. Never got one, but I would still take one. Thanks for the great memory, I am headed back out to Auto Club in a couple days, so stay tuned. thx...

[@arthurmeza8992]

I was there at that Halloween 🎃 race way back in 1999. Very sad day I will never forget 😭😭😭

[@gregvanderboom5011]

Looks like the land was sold off for more warehouses. Developers in 2021 were playing 70 to 90 dollars a square foot of land in Fontana.

[@angryhubby2998]

Classic CA! They need this track. If it's happens the racing will be awesome but a big IF

[@AcAdapterInc]

Hey AH - I just saw some ground photography from Auto Club and the site is almost unrecognizable since my last visit. I am headed back out there this weekend, so stay tuned. Thx....

[@angryhubby2998]

@@AcAdapterInc ok cool I did the Richard Petty school there. We live an hour from Martinsville now.

[@AcAdapterInc]

@@angryhubby2998 crazy I was out at martinsville a few months ago and it was amazing. I was happily surprised by how accessible the grounds are. Just standing at the gate staring down the front stretch was awesome. What a great place...

[@angryhubby2998]

@@AcAdapterInc Awesome! We were gonna go but are planning on moving to FLORIDA. Maybe Daytona or Homestead someday.

[@Cazuhal973]

I’m glad I got to race that track before it got demolished

[@plisskenationbackfromthede3657]

Wall it up and let em race lol. Would be pretty interesting with the fronstretch and pits as they are. Long straights and crazy tight hairpins. Itd be total madness lol

[@AcAdapterInc]

Hey PBFD - Your visual is awesome. Actually if they just cap the corners as it sits right now, you might get some of your madness. I don't know if Nascar is that revolutionary, but we can hope. I am headed back out there in a couple weeks, so stay tuned. thx...

[@jeeper5264]

this sucks..along with being a season ticket holder since the track opened I got to do the Petty experience on this track...so much fun...it will be missed...Ironically my office were I used to work is on the front stretch of the former Ontario speedway

[@IsrafilAkash-lc5qp]

Much love to you and your channel.

[@tiger2old]

It’s very interesting and obvious that the focus at this point is on land development for industrial use and the racetrack will be secondary. Thanks for the update and by the way the background soundtrack is annoying as hell.

[@AcAdapterInc]

Hey AJ - I am sad to say I agree. If they had started with the new track development and then filled in the industrial/commercial parts, I am sure the community would have embraced the increase in productivity in the land. The way it is going leaves most of the observers with the thought that it might never return to racing and just get memory holed once everyone forgets. I am headed back out there in a couple weeks, so I for one, I will not forget. Whatever they do, I will be there to watch. Thanks for watching and stay tuned. thx...

[@seanhoward8025]

You say “industrial use” like any industry or jobs are coming to California. Robotic material handling equipment to pick and ship toilet paper and bottled water in a couple of hours throughout SoCal. And more truck traffic on I-15 and I-10.

[@vistalite-ph4zw]

So they got rid of a 2-2.5 mile oval for a extended Martinsville, a huge paper clip?? Wow, give the property back to Kaiser Steel..🙄

[@AcAdapterInc]

Hey Vista - Does seem to be quite unimaginative, but thinking outside the box is hard :) Was just back out at Rockingham and it looks like they are getting that place back in shape, so fingers crossed we get back there some day. Stay tuned. thx...

[@vistalite-ph4zw]

@@AcAdapterInc Yeah, it's definitely going to be different, I wonder if IndyCar will return to Fontana???

[@mikestrophytruck]

There isn’t going to be any more NASCAR track at all. I’ve been working there for three months now.

[@AcAdapterInc]

Hey MTT - Thanks for the input, if you have any details about upcoming activities, I would be very interested to coordinate my visit with high profile updates. I am hoping that they will follow thru and at some point a track will emerge, but so far it looks like you're right. thx...