The 2006 Sony HD 500 was a Nextel Cup event held at California Speedway on September 3, 2006. Kasey Kahne recovered from a mid-race penalty to protect his chances of making the Chase for the Championship, holding off Dale Earnhardt, Jr by 3.5 seconds for the victory. Matt Kenseth finished 7th and took the points lead by nine markers on Jimmie Johnson (11th). Stats