IRWINDALE, California. – It is the end of an era.

He irwindale Speedway & Dragstrip will close after 25 years of operation.

Following the 2024 season, Southern California’s beloved motorsports hub will bid farewell to the public with a grand finale event on December 21.

“Irwindale has been more than just a track – it has been a home and gathering place for racing enthusiasts from around the world,” said Tim Huddleston, president of ISEC. “On behalf of my wife Lisa and our partners Bob and Maureen Bruncati, we wholeheartedly thank our fans, racers, sponsors and the city of Irwindale for their unwavering support over the past 25 years. We are grateful for every moment and memory we have shared as a community.”

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Formula Drift racer Fredric Aasbo drives his Scion tC on the Formula Drift track on Thursday, October 1, 2015 at Irwindale Speedway. Aasbo is in first place as he heads to the Formula Drift races at Irwindale Speedway on October 9-10. (Photo by Sarah Re

Since opening in 1999, the historic venue has hosted NASCAR races, demolition derbies, legal street races and iconic Formula Drift events, as well as car culture festivals.

All scheduled events will continue for the remainder of the year.

The racetrack will host its final events in December.

The legendary Mooneyes Christmas Party on December 7 will feature drag racing, a classic car show, live entertainment and more.

Its final event, the Farewell Extravaganza at Irwindale Speedway, will take place on December 21.

Fans can expect a full day of NASCAR short track racing, wild Destruction Night events like Figure 8s and Trailer Races, a high-octane Drift Invitational and the prestigious ARCA Menards Series West.

Tickets for the Farewell Extravaganza go on sale Friday, November 8. For more information, visit irwindalespeedway.com.

Johnny Borneman during his qualifying lap in the NASCAR K&N Pro Series West Toyota/NAPA AUTO PARTS 150 at Irwindale Speedway on March 19, 2016 in Irwindale, California. (Photo by Joshua Blanchard/NASCAR/NASCAR via Getty Images)

All assets and events will move to Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway in Bakersfield by 2025.