Pala Casino

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 26TH 2023 | 3:30 PM ET

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The 2023 Pala Casino 400 NASCAR Cup Series event marks the 33rd race hosted by Auto Club Speedway in the series’ history. The track held two races a season from 2004-2010, and has since hosted one race a year. The 2-mile tri-oval located in Fontana, California has an asphalt racing surface with 14 degrees of banking in each turn, 11 degrees on the front and 3 degrees on the backstretch. The track first opened in 1997, the Cup Series held its inaugural race and the hometown favorite Jeff Gordon won.

Auto Club News

Harvick on Kyle Busch, Childress starting to click: 'That's dangerous for everybody'

Harvick on Kyle Busch, Childress starting to click: 'That's dangerous for everybody'

Kevin Harvick offered insights on RCR's ability to mesh with Kyle Busch and how challenging the pair on the same page could be.
Debate: Will Kyle Busch make it two in a row, win Las Vegas?

Debate: Will Kyle Busch make it two in a row, win Las Vegas?

NASCAR.com's Pat DeCola and Zach Sturniolo debate whether the No. 8 Chevy driver will muster a second straight victory at Las Vegas.
Two JGR crew members suspended following Cup race at Auto Club

Two JGR crew members suspended following Cup race at Auto Club

Two pit crew members of the No. 19 Joe Gibbs Racing team were issued two-week suspensions after a wheel detached at Auto Club Speedway.
JR Motorsports flexes at Auto Club, landing three cars in top five

JR Motorsports flexes at Auto Club, landing three cars in top five

If there’s an Xfinity race, you’ll find a JRM car finishing in the top five. There were three of them Sunday, with Sam Mayer leading the way.
John Hunter Nemechek scoots to Xfinity win at Auto Club FROM NASCAR Wire Service

John Hunter Nemechek scoots to Xfinity win at Auto Club

John Hunter Nemechek roared to his first NASCAR Xfinity Series win of the season Sunday, holding off Sam Mayer at Auto Club Speedway.
Trackhouse Racing walking tall after sizzling start to 2023 season

Trackhouse Racing walking tall after sizzling start to 2023 season

Ross Chastain knew he had a car capable of winning coming around Turn 1 ... of Lap 1. Daniel Suárez also landed in the top five.
Analysis: 'Rowdy' is back - and that should scare the field

Analysis: 'Rowdy' is back - and that should scare the field

Kyle Busch returned to his winning ways Sunday at Auto Club Speedway, scoring his first NASCAR Cup Series win for Richard Childress Racing.
Kyle Busch notches first win of RCR era, prevails at Auto Club FROM NASCAR Wire Service

Kyle Busch notches first win of RCR era, prevails at Auto Club

RCR newcomer Kyle Busch surged to his first victory of the NASCAR Cup Series season Sunday at Auto Club Speedway.
Stage 2 stack-up snarls nine cars at Auto Club

Stage 2 stack-up snarls nine cars at Auto Club

Several cars stacked up in a Stage 2 restart, thinning the field of potential contenders in Sunday's Cup Series race at Auto Club Speedway.

Auto Club FAQs

How many laps is the Pala Casino 400?

Auto Club Speedway is 2 miles (3.21 km) long and a 400-mile race that requires 200 laps to complete.

Who won the 2023 Pala Casino 400?

Kyle Larson won the 2022 Wise Power 400 at Auto Club Speedway.

What date is the 2023 Pala Casino 400?

Sunday, February 26th

What time is the 2023 Pala Casino 400?

The Pala Casino 400 will be at 3:30 PM ET.

What channel is the Pala Casino 400 on?

The 2023 Pala Casino 400 start time is 3:30 p.m. ET Sunday, Feb. 26th. FOX will broadcast the Pala Casino 400 with radio coverage from MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio.

Where is the Pala Casino 400 located?

The Pala Casino is a 400-mile-long NASCAR Cup Series motor race held annually at Auto Club Speedway in Fontana, California, just outside of Los Angeles.

How many miles is the Pala Casino 400?

The Pala Casino 400 is 400 miles ( 643.74 Km ).

When was the Pala Casino 400 first run?

The Pala Casino 400 was first run in 1997. Jeff Gordon was the event’s first winner on June 22nd, 1997.

Which team has the most wins at the Pala Casino 400?

Hendrick Motorsports is the team with most Pala Casino 400 wins with 11 wins total.

Which driver has the most wins at the Pala Casino 400?

Jimmie Johnson holds the record for most Pala Casino 400 victories with six wins total.