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Surprising and Not Surprising: Auto Club 400

Here is what was surprising and not surprising in the purposely shorter Auto Club 400, down in length by 20% and 100 miles from last year:

California Dreaming or was it a nightmare?

The shortest race of the year 2 hours and 39 minutes was perhaps the longest for fans viewing on TV. California showed once again why it has been reduced to only one race.

Point Leader Ricky Stenhouse Jr. Sees Positives in Both His Team and Nationwide Series

According to Ricky Stenhouse Jr. he’s more focused this year. Good to hear since it should help eliminate a possible repeat of what Stenhouse did last year.

Simona de Silvestro Gets Best Career Finish of Fourth at St. Petersburg

At the end of the Honda Grand Prix of St. Petersburg, Simona de Silvestro finished fourth behind Dario Franchitti, Will Power and Tony Kanaan.

Austin Dillon To Make Sprint Cup Debut Later This Season

Austin Dillon has already made a name for himself in the Camping World Truck Series, though is now looking to make his move up the ranks.

NOTES FROM THE NASCAR NATION: KEVIN HARVICK STUNS THE COMPETITION AT FONTANA

On late Saturday afternoon Kevin Harvick was being interviewed on the Auto Club Speedway's pit road.

Dario Dominates St. Pete

Two time Indy Car series champion, Dario Franchitti got his 2011 season off to a good start with a dominating win on the downtown streets of Saint Petersburg Florida at the 7th annual Honda grand Prix.

Harvick out duels Johnson for California Victory

Kevin Harvick won the battle with Jimmie Johnson and took the win at Auto Club Speedway in last corner on the last lap of the race.

NOTES FROM THE NASCAR NATION: HAS TWO NASCAR CHAMPIONS CAUGHT THE ACTING BUG?

Don't expect Hendrick Motorsports drivers, and NASCAR champions, Jeff Gordon and Jimmie Johnson to hang up their helmets in order to become movie and television stars.

Harvick wins the Auto Club 400 with a last lap pass

Kevin Harvick led one lap in Sunday’s Auto Club 400 at Auto Club Speedway and it was the most important one, the last one.

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TEAM CHEVY INDYCAR SUNDAY RACE REPORT – Newgarden wins at Phoenix Raceway

For the 33rd time in his NTT INDYCAR SERIES career, Josef Newgarden, the pilot of the No. 2 XPEL Team Penske Chevrolet, won a race with Chevrolet power, the most of any driver.

BROWN WINS RIGHT TRAILERS TOP FUEL ALL-STAR CALLOUT IN FRONT OF SELLOUT CROWD AT GAINESVILLE

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Josef Newgarden capitalizes late for thrilling IndyCar victory at Phoenix

The two-time Indy 500 & IndyCar champion from Nashville, Tennessee, led eight of 250 laps and went from 10th to first through a 32-lap dash to achieve his first IndyCar victory of 2026 at Phoenix.

Newgarden Hunts Down Victory, Takes Series Lead at Phoenix

It took Josef Newgarden 17 races last year to earn his only victory of the NTT INDYCAR SERIES season.

Ford Racing Notes and Quotes – Logano Powers Ford Mustang Dark Horse to Phoenix Cup Pole

Joey Logano captured the first NASCAR Cup Series pole of the season for Ford Racing today.
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