FONTANA, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 01: Alex Bowman, driver of the #88 Cincinnati Chevrolet, celebrates in Victory Lane after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Auto Club 400 at Auto Club Speedway on March 01, 2020 in Fontana, California. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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At-track photos: 2020 Fontana weekend

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Alex Bowman is now locked in the 2020 NASCAR Playoffs.

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FONTANA, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 01: Alex Bowman, driver of the #88 Cincinnati Chevrolet, applies the winner's sticker after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Auto Club 400 at Auto Club Speedway on March 01, 2020 in Fontana, California. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Alex Bowman applies the winner's sticker at Auto Club Speedway.

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Alex Bowman catches up with crew chief Greg Ives in Auto Club Speedway's Victory Lane.

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This marks Alex Bowman's first win at Auto Club Speedway and his second career win in the NASCAR Cup Series.

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Alex Bowman's No. 88 Hendrick Motorsports team meets him in Victory Lane at Auto Club Speedway.

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Denny Hamlin finished sixth in the Auto Club 400.

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Jimmie Johnson finished seventh in the Auto Club 400.

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This was Jimmie Johnson's last race as a full-time NASCAR Cup Series driver at Auto Club Speedway.

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Ryan Blaney finished 19th in the Auto Club 400 after having to pit from second place with three laps to go.

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Kurt Busch finished third in the Auto Club 400.

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FONTANA, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 01: Alex Bowman, driver of the #88 Cincinnati Chevrolet, celebrates his win in the NASCAR Cup Series Auto Club 400 at Auto Club Speedway on March 01, 2020 in Fontana, California. (Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Alex Bowman enjoys his win at Auto Club Speedway.

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FONTANA, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 01: Alex Bowman, driver of the #88 Cincinnati Chevrolet, celebrates his win in the NASCAR Cup Series Auto Club 400 with a burnout at Auto Club Speedway on March 01, 2020 in Fontana, California. (Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Alex Bowman celebrates his win with a burnout at Auto Club Speedway.

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FONTANA, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 01: Alex Bowman, driver of the #88 Cincinnati Chevrolet, takes the checkered flag to win the NASCAR Cup Series Auto Club 400 at Auto Club Speedway on March 01, 2020 in Fontana, California. (Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Alex Bowman takes the checkered flag to win the Auto Club 400 at Auto Club Speedway.

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FONTANA, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 01: Ryan Blaney, driver of the #12 BodyArmor Ford, races in the NASCAR Cup Series Auto Club 400 at Auto Club Speedway on March 01, 2020 in Fontana, California. (Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Ryan Blaney wins Stage 2 in the Auto Club 400.

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FONTANA, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 01: Alex Bowman, driver of the #88 Cincinnati Chevrolet, races in the NASCAR Cup Series Auto Club 400 at Auto Club Speedway on March 01, 2020 in Fontana, California. (Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Alex Bowman wins Stage 1 in the Auto Club 400.

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FONTANA, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 01: Ryan Blaney, driver of the #12 BodyArmor Ford, leads a pack of cars in the NASCAR Cup Series Auto Club 400 at Auto Club Speedway on March 01, 2020 in Fontana, California. (Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Ryan Blaney leads a pack of cars in the Auto Club 400.

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FONTANA, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 01: Alex Bowman, driver of the #88 Cincinnati Chevrolet, pits during the NASCAR Cup Series Auto Club 400 at Auto Club Speedway on March 01, 2020 in Fontana, California. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Alex Bowman pits during the Auto Club 400.

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FONTANA, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 01: Clint Bowyer, driver of the #14 RushHAAS CNC Ford, takes the green flag to start the NASCAR Cup Series Auto Club 400 at Auto Club Speedway on March 01, 2020 in Fontana, California. (Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Clint Bowyer takes the green flag to start the Auto Club 400.

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Jimmie Johnson's wife and daughters check out the mural Auto Club Speedway put up at his home track in California.

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Jimmie Johnson's daughters watch the NASCAR Cup Series field go by from the flag stand at Auto Club Speedway.

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Genevieve, Chandra and Lydia Johnson (left to right) waved the green flag on the NASCAR Cup Series' race at Auto Club Speedway.

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Jimmie Johnson's youngest daughter, Lydia, stands in the flag stand at Auto Club Speedway.

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Jimmie Johnson's oldest daughter, Genevieve, takes in the scene at Auto Club Speedway.

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Genevieve, Chandra and Lydia Johnson (front to back) were chosen as honorary pre-race officials at Auto Club Speedway.

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Jimmie Johnson is accompanied by his wife, Chandra, and their two daughters, Genevieve and Lydia, during driver introductions at Auto Club Speedway.

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FONTANA, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 29: Joey Logano, driver of the #22 AAA Southern California Ford, stands by his car before qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series Auto Club 400 at Auto Club Speedway on February 29, 2020 in Fontana, California. (Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Joey Logano stands by his No. 22 Team Penske Ford on the grid at Auto Club Speedway.

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FONTANA, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 29: Alex Bowman, driver of the #88 Cincinnati Chevrolet, walks on the grid before qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series Auto Club 400 at Auto Club Speedway on February 29, 2020 in Fontana, California. (Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Alex Bowman walks on the grid at Auto Club Speedway.

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FONTANA, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 29: Ross Chastain, driver of the #6 Castrol Ford, stands by his car before qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series Auto Club 400 at Auto Club Speedway on February 29, 2020 in Fontana, California. (Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Ross Chastain goes over notes on the grid at Auto Club Speedway.

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FONTANA, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 29: Bubba Wallace, driver of the #43 Victory Junction Chevrolet, stands by his car before qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series Auto Club 400 at Auto Club Speedway on February 29, 2020 in Fontana, California. (Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Bubba Wallace takes in the scenes at Auto Club Speedway.

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FONTANA, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 01: MMA Fighter Cris Cyborg poses with Kurt Busch, driver of the #1 Monster Energy Chevrolet,
prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Auto Club 400 at Auto Club Speedway on March 01, 2020 in Fontana, California. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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MMA fighter Cris Cyborg snaps a photo with Kurt Busch before the Auto Club 400.

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FONTANA, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 01: Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Ally Chevrolet, poses with actor Omar Epps prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Auto Club 400 at Auto Club Speedway on March 01, 2020 in Fontana, California. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Jimmie Johnson takes a picture with actor Omar Epps before the Auto Club 400.

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FONTANA, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 01: Jenna Elfman (L) and Jennifer Aspen (R) pose with Bubba Wallace, driver of the #43 Victory Junction Chevrolet, prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Auto Club 400 at Auto Club Speedway on March 01, 2020 in Fontana, California. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Jenna Elfman (left) and Jennifer Aspen (right) pose with Bubba Wallace before the Auto Club 400.

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Harrison Burton's mom, Kim, is very excited for her son's first victory while atop his pit box at Auto Club Speedway.

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Harrison Burton's mom, Kim, reacts to her son's first career victory while atop his pit box at Auto Club Speedway.

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FONTANA, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 29: Harrison Burton, driver of the #20 Dex Imaging Toyota, celebrates in Victory Lane after winning the NASCAR Xfinity Series Production Alliance Group 300 at Auto Club Speedway on February 29, 2020 in Fontana, California. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Harrison Burton celebrates in Victory Lane after winning the NASCAR Xfinity Series' Production Alliance Group 300 at Auto Club Speedway.

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Harrison Burton receives his trophy in Victory Lane after winning the NASCAR Xfinity Series' Production Alliance Group 300 at Auto Club Speedway.

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FONTANA, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 29: Harrison Burton, driver of the #20 Dex Imaging Toyota, celebrates his win with a burnout at the NASCAR Xfinity Series Production Alliance Group 300 at Auto Club Speedway on February 29, 2020 in Fontana, California. (Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Harrison Burton has his first burnout at Auto Club Speedway.

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Harrison Burton does his first celebratory burnout in the NASCAR Xfinity Series at Auto Club Speedway.

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FONTANA, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 29: Harrison Burton, driver of the #20 Dex Imaging Toyota, completes his final laps for the win at the NASCAR Xfinity Series Production Alliance Group 300 at Auto Club Speedway on February 29, 2020 in Fontana, California. (Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Harrison Burton completes his final laps for the win in the NASCAR Xfinity Series' Production Alliance Group 300 at Auto Club Speedway.

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FONTANA, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 29: Josh Williams, driver of the #92 Silverton Hotel & Casino Chevrolet, and Ray Black II, driver of the #07 CDA Tech Chevrolet, lead a pack of cars during the NASCAR Xfinity Series Production Alliance Group 300 at Auto Club Speedway on February 29, 2020 in Fontana, California. (Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Josh Williams and Ray Black II lead a pack of cars during the NASCAR Xfinity Series' Production Alliance Group 300 at Auto Club Speedway.

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FONTANA, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 29: Brandon Jones, driver of the #19 Toyota Service Centers Toyota, pits during the NASCAR Xfinity Series Production Alliance Group 300 at Auto Club Speedway on February 29, 2020 in Fontana, California. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Brandon Jones pits during the NASCAR Xfinity Series' Production Alliance Group 300 at Auto Club Speedway.

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FONTANA, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 29: Brandon Jones, driver of the #19 Toyota Service Centers Toyota, leads a pack of cars during the NASCAR Xfinity Series Production Alliance Group 300 at Auto Club Speedway on February 29, 2020 in Fontana, California. (Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Brandon Jones leads a pack of cars during the NASCAR Xfinity Series' Production Alliance Group 300 at Auto Club Speedway.

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FONTANA, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 29: Justin Allgaier, driver of the #7 BRANDT Chevrolet, waves to the crowd at driver introductions during the NASCAR Xfinity Series Production Alliance Group 300 at Auto Club Speedway on February 29, 2020 in Fontana, California. (Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Justin Allgaier waves to the crowd at driver introductions for the NASCAR Xfinity Series' Production Alliance Group 300 at Auto Club Speedway.

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FONTANA, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 29: Clint Bowyer, driver of the #14 RushHAAS CNC, poses with the pole award after qualifying for the pole position for the NASCAR Cup Series Auto Club 400 at Auto Club Speedway on February 29, 2020 in Fontana, California. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Clint Bowyer poses with the Busch Pole Qualifying award at Auto Club Speedway.

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FONTANA, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 29: Clint Bowyer, driver of the #14 RushHAAS CNC, points to his autograph after qualifying for the pole position for the NASCAR Cup Series Auto Club 400 at Auto Club Speedway on February 29, 2020 in Fontana, California. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Clint Bowyer scores his fourth career pole with Auto Club Speedway qualifying.

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Kevin Harvick's No. 4 Stewart-Haas Racing Ford turns a lap at Auto Club Speedway.

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Ryan Blaney spends time on track at Auto Club Speedway in his No. 12 Team Penske Ford.

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William Byron's No. 24 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet sports a paint scheme in honor of the late Kobe Bryant this weekend in California.

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Ryan Blaney's No. 12 Team Penske Ford carries a paint scheme in honor of the late Kobe Bryant this weekend in California.

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Chase Elliott's No. 9 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet sits on the grid at Auto Club Speedway.

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FONTANA, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 29: Austin Dillon, driver of the #3 Dow Coatings Chevrolet, drives during qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series Auto Club 400 at Auto Club Speedway on February 29, 2020 in Fontana, California. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Austin Dillon qualifies at Auto Club Speedway.

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Ryan Blaney waits for his turn to qualify at Auto Club Speedway.

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Kyle Larson flashes a smile at Auto Club Speedway.

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Jimmie Johnson is ready for Busch Pole Qualifying at Auto Club Speedway.

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FONTANA, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 29: Brandon Jones, driver of the #19 Toyota Service Centers Toyota, poses with the pole award after qualifying for the pole position for the NASCAR Xfinity Series Production Alliance Group 300 at Auto Club Speedway on February 29, 2020 in Fontana, California. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Brandon Jones poses with the pole award after qualifying for the NASCAR Xfinity Series' Production Alliance Group 300 at Auto Club Speedway.

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FONTANA, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 29: Michael Annett, driver of the #1 AHA/Pilot Flying J Chevrolet, and Justin Allgaier, driver of the #7 BRANDT Chevrolet, walk on the grid at before qualifying for the NASCAR Xfinity Series Production Alliance Group 300 Auto Club Speedway on February 29, 2020 in Fontana, California. (Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Michael Annett and Justin Allgaier walk on the grid at before qualifying for the NASCAR Xfinity Series' Production Alliance Group 300 at Auto Club Speedway.

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FONTANA, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 29: Ross Chastain, driver of the #10 Nutrien Ag Solutions Chevrolet, Anthony Alfredo, driver of the #21 Anderson's Pure Maple Syrup Chevrolet, and Justin Haley, driver of the #11 LeafFilter Gutter Protection Chevrolet, walks on the grid before qualifying for the NASCAR Xfinity Series Production Alliance Group 300 at Auto Club Speedway on February 29, 2020 in Fontana, California. (Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Ross Chastain, Anthony Alfredo and Justin Haley hang out on the grid before qualifying for the NASCAR Xfinity Series' Production Alliance Group 300 at Auto Club Speedway.

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FONTANA, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 29: Daniel Hemric, driver of the #8 Poppy Bank Chevrolet, walks on the grid before qualifying at Auto Club Speedway on February 29, 2020 in Fontana, California. (Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Daniel Hemric chats with people on the grid before qualifying for the NASCAR Xfinity Series' Production Alliance Group 300 at Auto Club Speedway.

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Auto Club Speedway recognizes NASCAR Cup Series drivers Jimmie Johnson and Jeff Gordon.

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California, which is where Auto Club Speedway resides, is Jimmie Johnson's home state.

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The NASCAR Cup Series had two practices Friday for the Auto Club 400.

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Kyle Busch's No. 18 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota makes its way through the garage area at Auto Club Speedway. Busch is a four-time Cup Series winner at the 2-mile California track and prevailed in last year's running of the Auto Club 400.

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Kevin Harvick hustles his No. 4 Stewart-Haas Racing Ford through one of the sweeping turns at Auto Club Speedway in NASCAR Cup Series practice.

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Kyle Larson returns to his home state with a distinctive look to his No. 42 Chip Ganassi Racing Chevrolet.

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Sunoco Rookie of the Year candidate Tyler Reddick guides the No. 8 Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet through the NASCAR Cup Series garage.

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The San Gabriel Mountains provide a scenic backdrop as Kurt Busch wheels the No. 1 Chip Ganassi Racing Chevrolet during NASCAR Cup Series practice.

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Chase Elliott pushes the No. 9 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet through the low groove in Friday's NASCAR Cup Series practice.

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Chase Elliott's crew chief, Alan Gustafson, has his arm in a sling after absorbing injuries in a mountain biking accident earlier this week.

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FONTANA, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 28: Ryan Blaney, driver of the #12 BodyArmor Ford, prepares for practice laps at Auto Club Speedway on February 28, 2020 in Fontana, California. (Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Ryan Blaney smiles as he prepares to load into the No. 12 Team Penske Ford for Friday practice at Auto Club Speedway.

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FONTANA, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 28: Bubba Wallace, driver of the #43 Victory Junction Chevrolet, prepares for practice laps at Auto Club Speedway on February 28, 2020 in Fontana, California. (Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Bubba Wallace hops in for practice runs in the Richard Petty Motorsports No. 43 Chevy at Auto Club Speedway.

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FONTANA, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 28: Michael McDowell, driver of the #37 Lowe's Travel Stops Ford, prepares for practice laps at Auto Club Speedway on February 28, 2020 in Fontana, California. (Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Michael McDowell gets his helmet ready for practice in the Front Row Motorsports No. 34 Ford at Auto Club Speedway.

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FONTANA, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 28: William Byron, driver of the #24 Axalta 24 Tribute Chevrolet, waits in the garage during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Auto Club 400 at Auto Club Speedway on February 28, 2020 in Fontana, California. (Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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William Byron has eyes peeled for practice time at Auto Club Speedway as he sits in the No. 24 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet.

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FONTANA, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 28: Ross Chastain, driver of the #6 Castrol Ford, waits in the garage during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Auto Club 400 at Auto Club Speedway on February 28, 2020 in Fontana, California. (Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Ross Chastain gears up for more fill-in duty in the Roush Fenway Racing No. 6 Ford at Auto Club Speedway. Chastain will sub for the injured Ryan Newman for the second straight week.

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FONTANA, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 28: Ty Dillon, driver of the #13 GEICO Chevrolet, waits in the garage during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Auto Club 400 at Auto Club Speedway on February 28, 2020 in Fontana, California. (Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Ty Dillon awaits Friday's practice at Auto Club Speedway in the No. 13 Germain Racing Chevy. Dillon turned 28 years old the day before the opening of on-track activity at the Fontana, California, venue.

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FONTANA, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 28: Kyle Busch, driver of the #18 Interstate Batteries Toyota, speaks to media before practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Auto Club 400 at Auto Club Speedway on February 28, 2020 in Fontana, California. (Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Kyle Busch meets the press before NASCAR Cup Series practice begins at Auto Club Speedway.

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FONTANA, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 28: Austin Cindric, driver of the #22 Odyssey Battery Ford, waits in the garage area during practice for the NASCAR Xfinity Series Production Alliance Group 300 at Auto Club Speedway on February 28, 2020 in Fontana, California. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Austin Cindric is focused while awaiting NASCAR Xfinity Series practice at Auto Club Speedway.

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FONTANA, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 28: Noah Gragson, driver of the #9 Nationwide Children's Chevrolet, waits in the garage area during practice for the NASCAR Xfinity Series Production Alliance Group 300 at Auto Club Speedway on February 28, 2020 in Fontana, California. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Noah Gragson climbs into his car before NASCAR Xfinity Series practice at Auto Club Speedway.

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FONTANA, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 28: Daniel Hemric, driver of the #8 Poppy Bank Chevrolet, waits in the garage area during practice for the NASCAR Xfinity Series Production Alliance Group 300 at Auto Club Speedway on February 28, 2020 in Fontana, California. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Daniel Hemric waits in the garage area during practice for the NASCAR Xfinity Series.

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Ryan Blaney (12) and William Byron (24) are running paint schemes in honor of the late Kobe Bryant this weekend in Fontana, California.

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FONTANA, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 28: Michael Annett, driver of the #1 AHA/Pilot Flying J Chevrolet, walks through the garage area during practice for the NASCAR Xfinity Series Production Alliance Group 300 at Auto Club Speedway on February 28, 2020 in Fontana, California. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Michael Annett walks through the garage area before NASCAR Xfinity Series practice at Auto Club Speedway.

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FONTANA, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 28: Joey Logano, driver of the #24 AAA Southern California Ford, speaks to media during a press conference prior to practice for the NASCAR Cup Series at Auto Club Speedway on February 28, 2020 in Fontana, California. (Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Cup Series driver Joey Logano speaks to media during a press conference Friday.

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FONTANA, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 28: Cole Custer, driver of the #41 Haas/Production Alliance Group Ford, speaks ahead of practice at Auto Club Speedway on February 28, 2020 in Fontana, California. (Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Cole Custer speaks before NASCAR Cup Series practice at Auto Club Speedway.