Sony HD 500

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Sony HD 500
Sony HD 500
Venue California Speedway
Corporate sponsor Sony
First race 2004
Distance 500 miles (805 km)
Number of laps 250
Previous names Pop Secret 500 (2004)


The Sony HD 500 is a NASCAR Nextel Cup stock car race held at the California Speedway in Fontana, California. This is one of two races held at the California Speedway, the other being the Auto Club 500. The Sony HD 500 was first held in 2004 (named the Pop Secret 500 at the time), added as part of the NASCAR Realignment, and many race fans have not liked the deal. Since its inception, it has been held as a night race on the Sunday of Labor Day weekend.

The Sony HD 500 name was first used in September 2005.

[edit] Past winners

Year Date Driver Car Make Winner's Prize
(USD)
Distance
(miles)
Average Speed
(mph)
Pop Secret 500
2004 September 5, 2004 United States Elliott Sadler Ford $279,398 500 128.324
Sony HD 500
2005 September 4, 2005 United States Kyle Busch Chevrolet $241,065 508 [1] 136.356
2006 September 3, 2006 United States Kasey Kahne Dodge $279,214 500 144.462
  1. ^ Race extended to 254 laps / 508 miles due to green/white/checker



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