Police pursuits are pretty common in Southern California. But you could call the one that occurred Monday an all-pro affair.

According to the Orange County Sheriff's Department, a man lead authorities on a 50-mile chase from San Clemente to La Jolla. The suspect drove a Corvette, clocking speeds of up to 140 mph.

But when they finally stopped the car, they discovered they were dealing with no ordinary driver.

James Neal turned out to be a former NASCAR driver. Neal pleaded guilty on Tuesday to misdemeanor felony evasion while driving recklessly and has been sentenced to a month in jail and probation.