FONTANA – It wasn’t the storybook finish it could’ve been.
But NASCAR Nationwide Series rookie Jennifer Jo Cobb was back where she belonged, at the wheel of a race car, Saturday in the Royal Purple 300 at Auto Club Speedway.
Her first race in Rick Ware Racing’s No. 41 GreetingsExpress.com Ford ended after just 36 laps, however, because of handling problems, leaving Cobb  … Details
Danica Patrick is getting used to swapping back and forth between NASCAR and IndyCar.
She makes smooth transitions between the different terminology and technology. She has no trouble adjusting to the diverse feel between the peppy and sophisticated open-wheel cars and the bulky and often testy stock cars. She even balances questions about the challenges both cars provide, trying hard not to offend anyone in either … More
Many of them arrived at Fontana-California early Thursday morning so they could be one of the first to pass through the infield gates of the Auto Club Speedway. Some were driving exotic recreational vehicles, easily valued at six figures plus, that are actually nicer than the homes and apartments that many of us live in. Still others arrived in the old school, tear drop shaped, campers. The type of temporary housing that requires getting out of bed very carefully to avoid a concussion. Everyone of them were thrilled to be there.
Exactly who are these people? They are the mobile residents of “NASCAR City.†They are a highly unique breed of race fan who … More
After a series of so-so qualifying runs the first four weeks of the season, Juan Pablo Montoya found something at Fontana, earning the pole for his 150th career NASCAR race.
So what changed? Don’t ask him.
“I don’t know, to tell you the truth,†Montoya said after hitting  … More