The recent sale of Auto Club Speedway in Fontana, California, has been the subject of speculation and concern among NASCAR fans. With no NASCAR race at the Auto Club Speedway in 2024 and the timeline to convert it into a short track still uncertain, Dale Jr raised concerns about the possibility of building a world-class facility on the remaining land.
In a recent episode of the Dale Jr. Download podcast, ‘Junior’ wondered, “Why would they have kept that if they could have sold it? As valuable as that land is, I wonder why they would wanna hang on to it.”
“I’m skeptical. This is gonna cost of a lot of money. Nobody’s came out and said—with enough confirmation or solidity—nobody’s has really came out and given us a ‘Works out and this is happenin’. Look at this, we’re gonna do this, this is what’s going on.'”
Co-host Mike Davis said, “Martinsville covers 340 acres and I think Bristol’s more. There’s a good reason to be skeptical of it… let’s see what NASCAR decides that they are going to do with this. We’ll have to wait and see.” ‘Junior’ chimed in, “I know. I think it can be done.”