Sony HD 500
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| 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 |  Elliott Sadler |
Ford | $279,398 | 500 | 128.324 |
| Sony HD 500 | ||||||
| 2005 | September 4, 2005 | Kyle Busch |
Chevrolet | $241,065 | 508 [1] | 136.356 |
| 2006 | September 3, 2006 | Kasey Kahne |
Dodge | $279,214 | 500 | 144.462 |
- ^ Race extended to 254 laps / 508 miles due to green/white/checker
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