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California Speedway
Auto Club 500

California Speedway

Post-Race Report

LATE MULTI-CAR WRECK ENDS DAY FOR FOYT

FONTANA, Calif. - Late in the Auto Club 500 NASCAR Winston Cup Series race at California Speedway, Larry Foyt, driver of the No. 14 Harrah's Dodge, was involved in a multi-car accident that ended the team's day with a 38th-place finish. Kurt Busch took the checkered flag, marking his second win of the season.
"It's just so frustrating to fall out of the race with only 24 laps to go," said Foyt. "I was gaining on (Jimmy) Spencer when the wreck happened right in front of us. We really wanted to challenge Spencer but didn't have the chance."
Despite the ending, the No. 14 Harrah's team did notice improvements in the car after a series of adjustments were made throughout the day's pit stops.
"It's the best motor we've had all year," said Foyt. "This motor is good. The car is just a little tight in the corners."
The team still seeks improvement for the upcoming race at Richmond International Raceway. With a successful test there recently, the team should pose a threat in the Pontiac Excitement 400.
"We did really well testing in Richmond," said Foyt. "If the No. 14 Harrah's Dodge can do as well during the race as we did in testing, we should have a strong finish."
The NASCAR Winston Cup Series heads to Richmond International Raceway next weekend for the Pontiac Excitement 400. Race coverage will be seen on FOX and MRN radio, with the pre-race show beginning at 7:00 p.m. EST.

Race: Auto Club 500
Track: California Speedway
Laps: 250
Laps Complete: 226
Start: 42
Finish: 38

Notes & Quotes: Auto Club 500 at California Speedway

Records:
• Qualifying: 187.432 mph set by Ryan Newman on 4/28/2002
• Race: 155.012 mph set by Jeff Gordon on 9/6/1997

Fun California Facts:
• With its close proximity to Hollywood and the movie industry, California Speedway is featured in several movies including Charlie's Angels.
• California Speedway is the only track on the Winston Cup circuit that has its own train station, which is a great way to avoid traffic and congestion.

Larry Foyt on California:
"California is a lot like Michigan - fast, extremely wide and smooth. Like a lot of the tracks we go to, downforce plays a crucial role. It's also important to get the setup of the car nailed down before the race because there are not a lot of cautions since there is so much room to race."

• Larry has competed twice at California Speedway in the NASCAR Busch Series. His best finish is 21st in 2001.
• Larry attended a Meals On Wheels function on Tuesday in San Diego and also attended Harrah's Fan Fest at the Rincon casino on Thursday.