Driver appearances

Some of the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series drivers in this weekend's races at Auto Club Speedway in Fontana will be making appearances throughout Southern California. Here's a look at who will be out and where they will be.

Jimmie Johnson is playing in his second annual charity golf tournament in San Diego today. Juan Pablo Montoya and Jeff Gordon are also expected to play in the tournament. Proceeds from the tournament and dinner auction will benefit San Diego Habitat for Humanity.

Jeff Gordon and rapper/producer Pharrell (N.E.R.D.) are hosting a private party at Club Avalon in Hollywood tonight at 7.

Denny Hamlin will visit the Los Angeles Regional Foodbank on Thursday to meet with staff members.

Tony Stewart will be at The Home Depot at 11884 Foothill Blvd. in Rancho Cucamonga from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday to meet with fans.

The Stater Bros. Racefest from 5 to 9 p.m. on Thursday will include appearances from about a dozen past and current NASCAR drivers, including Richard Petty in the Opportunity, California FanZone at Auto Club Speedway. The Racefest is free. In addition to driver appearances, a freestyle Moto-X stunt show by Metal Mulisha, rides, games and souvenir rigs, music and a NASCAR hauler parade are on the schedule.

More Jeff Gordon. He will give seven fans a chance to jam with him in a rock music video game during the Racefest.