A New Chapter for NASCAR: The Coronado Street Course
On June 21, 2026, the NASCAR Cup Series will stage its first ever race on the Coronado Street Course, a 3.4‑mile circuit that weaves through 16 distinct turns on Coronado Island, just across the bay from San Diego. The event, dubbed the Anduril 250, will be televised live on Amazon Prime at 4 p.m. ET, marking a bold expansion of NASCAR’s street‑course portfolio.
The track’s unconventional layout, measuring 3.4 miles and featuring a tight sequence of corners, presents a fresh challenge for drivers accustomed to traditional ovals and road courses. Its debut coincides with a pivotal moment in the season, as the top 16 drivers in the points standings will secure playoff berths, intensifying every lap of the weekend.
Denny Hamlin enters the weekend on a roll, having captured three consecutive victories that have propelled him to second place in the championship behind Tyler Reddick, who currently tops the leaderboard with 704 points. Hamlin’s recent surge adds a compelling narrative to the race, as he looks to extend his streak and solidify a playoff position.
The competition will also feature several drivers with proven street‑course pedigree. Shane van Gisbergen and Alex Bowman have each tasted victory in Chicago’s street events, while Chase Elliott, Ryan Blaney, Ty Gibbs, Carson Hocevar, Daniel Suarez and others each hold at least one win on similar layouts. Their diverse experiences promise a dynamic battle for supremacy on the new Coronado circuit.
Beyond the on‑track action, the race underscores NASCAR’s growing embrace of urban venues that blend high‑speed competition with city‑scape scenery. The Coronado Street Course joins a short list of street‑course events that have reshaped the series’ identity, offering fans a novel blend of tradition and innovation as the sport looks toward the future.