Auto Club 500 logoNASCARs California roots go pretty deep. The 1951 equivalent of NASCARs Sprint Cup series was known as Grand National, and they ran 5 races in the Golden State that year.NASCAR founder Bill France wanted to spread NASCAR from its southern roots to the West Coast. In his words, From sea to shining sea.From 1970 to 1981 NASCARs first race of the year was not in Daytona Beach. It was on the road course at Riverside, California.The 2 drivers with the most momentum from the Daytona 500 are winless at the 2 mile California track. But both Jamie McMurray and Dale Earnhardt Jr are optimistic heading into California.Its much easier to go there after you run good somewhere else, Dale Earnhardt Jr said. You know, I look forward to seeing how we are as a team.But if history is any indication Jimmie Johnson should have the advantage. Johnson has an average finishing position of 2.8 over the last 3 years at Fontana, with 3 wins.Now whats your take on Sundays race
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