NASCAR executive Steve O'Donnell has acknowledged that building a new short track at Auto Club Speedway in Fontana, California, "will be a real challenge." Speaking on November 6, 2026, O'Donnell highlighted the complexities involved in transforming the 2-mile superspeedway into a short-track facility, a project that has been under discussion as part of NASCAR's evolving schedule. The remarks underscore the logistical and engineering hurdles that remain before any construction could begin.
NASCAR's Steve O'Donnell Says Building New Fontana Short Track 'Will Be a Real Challenge'



