Season at a Glance

A review of the inaugural season at California Speedway in Fontana:

JUNE 21

* Race: International Race of Champions

* Winner: Mark Martin

* Average speed: 164.384 mph

* Attendance: 77,000

* In review: Martin picks up fourth IROC victory in last five events. Pole-sitter Alex Zanardi crashed on turn one of the first lap, causing the race to be restarted. In his backup car, Zanardi crashed on the fourth lap.

JUNE 22

* Race: NASCAR California 500

* Winner: Jeff Gordon

* Average speed: 155.025 mph

* Attendance: 95,000

* In review: Gordon took the lead on lap 239 of 250 when Mark Martin had to pit for fuel.

SEPT. 27

* Race: PPG Indy Lights

* Winner: Clint Mears

* Average speed: 116.467 mph

* Attendance: 65,000

* In review: An exciting race featuring multiple lead changes on numerous laps is marred when it ends under a yellow flag.

SEPT. 28

* Race: CART Marlboro 500

* Winner: Mark Blundell

* Average speed: 166.575 mph

* Attendance: 90,000

* In review: Anticipating a yellow flag that never came after Greg Moore blew an engine, Jimmy Vasser slowed on lap 240 of 250 and Blundell took the lead for good.

OCT. 18

* Race: Craftsman Truck Series’ No Fear Challenge

* Winner: Mike Bliss

* Average speed: 137.195 mph

* Attendance: 40,000

* In review: Bliss, the pole-sitter, led 93 of the 100 laps and set a series record with his average speed.

OCT. 19

* Race: NASCAR Busch Series’ Kenwood Home & Car Audio 300

* Winner: Todd Bodine

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* Average speed: 145.083 mph

* Attendance: 55,000

* In review: Bodine edged pole-sitter Steve Park by 15.903 seconds after Park was forced to pit for a splash of fuel with five laps left. Bodine drove the final 142 miles without a pit stop.

Series Leaders

A look at the standings in the Busch Grand National series (through 28 of 30 events):

Driver: Pts

1. Randy Lajoie: 4,108

2. Todd Bodine: 3,908

3. Steve Park: 3,803

4. Mike McLaughlin: 3,371

5. Elliott Sadler: 3,337

6. Phil Parsons: 3,320

7. Buckshot Jones: 3,234

8. Elton Sawyer: 3,225

9. Tim Fedewa: 3,158

10. Hermie Sadler: 3,097