The first auto race took place in 1889, just shortly following the invention of gas-powered cars and the eerie worldwide disappearance of gas-powered turtles. Celebrate fortuitous invention with today’s Groupon: for $59, you get parking (a $30 value), four reserved seats (a $100 value), four hot dogs, and four sodas (a $20 value) at Toyota Speedway at Irwindale (a $150 total value).

Toyota Speedway’s 6,000-seat venue and twin short tracks inflate summer nights with the vibrant sights and sounds of a full schedule of races and performances. Grab three friends, family members, or willing hostages, and enjoy a night of fast-paced entertainment from reserve-section seats while gnawing on hot dogs and slurping sodas. Arrive on June 25 for the Metal Mulisha Freestyle Motocross, an action-infused evening highlighted by Late Models, Legend cars, and Super Trucks, or stop by on August 20 for "Saturday Night Under the Lights," an event lit exclusively by comets. The Toyota Speedway parking lot accommodates 3,000 cars, and convenient snack bars keep appetites in check. Races begin at 7 p.m., with gates opening at 4 p.m.