Toyota Speedway at Irwindale is a motorsports facility located in Irwindale, California

Irwindale, California

Irwindale is a city in the San Gabriel Valley, in Los Angeles County, California, United States. The population was 1,422 at the 2010 census, down from 1,446 at the 2000 census....

, United States

United States

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. It features banked, paved 1/2- and 1/3-mile oval tracks and a 1/8-mile drag strip. It opened on March 27, 1999, as Irwindale Speedway and held that name until Toyota purchased the naming rights

Naming rights

In the private sector, naming rights are a financial transaction whereby a corporation or other entity purchases the right to name a facility, typically for a defined period of time. For properties like a multi-purpose arena, performing arts venue or an athletic field, the term ranges from three...

 to the facility in 2008. It is currently mainly used for NASCAR

NASCAR

The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing is a family-owned and -operated business venture that sanctions and governs multiple auto racing sports events. It was founded by Bill France Sr. in 1947–48. As of 2009, the CEO for the company is Brian France, grandson of the late Bill France Sr...

 races such as NASCAR K&N Pro Series West and Whelen All-American Series

Whelen All-American Series

The Whelen All-American Series is a points championship for NASCAR sanctioned local racetracks around the United States and Canada....

 events.

Since 2003, the main 1/2-mile oval has hosted the NASCAR Toyota All-Star Showdown

Toyota All-Star Showdown

The Toyota All-Star Showdown is a nonpoints, all-star race that brings together the top drivers in NASCAR's lower-level series.It was inaugurated in 2003, and all six events so far have been held at Toyota Speedway at Irwindale in suburban Los Angeles...

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