NASCAR is poised to make its first foray onto a street circuit in San Diego, featuring a 3.4‑mile layout that snakes through the Naval Base Coronado. The centerpiece of the weekend, the Anduril 250, is scheduled for Sunday at 4 p.m. Eastern Time, marking a historic moment for the series.
A Street Circuit Like No Other
The course, a 16‑turn configuration that has never been contested before, presents a unique challenge that could reshape the competitive balance. While Denny Hamlin rides a three‑race winning streak, road‑course specialist Shane van Gisbergen enters as a favorite, having posted a stellar average finish of 6.71 on similar layouts.
Adding extra intrigue, seven‑time champion Jimmie Johnson will be racing in his hometown, hoping to translate local support into a competitive edge, while other notable entries such as Tyler Reddick, Chase Elliott, Christopher Bell, Kevin Magnussen and Corey Heim round out a deep field.
The weekend’s schedule begins with opening practice on Friday at 5 p.m. ET, followed by pole qualifying on Saturday at 2:30 p.m., setting the stage for the Sunday showdown that will be broadcast across multiple platforms.
Broadcast partners Prime Video, MRN and SiriusXM will deliver the action to viewers, while sponsors including King's Hawaiian, Toyota, Chevrolet and Getty Images will underscore the event’s commercial reach.
What’s at Stake
Beyond the spectacle, the race carries significant championship implications. A strong performance could shift momentum early in the season, especially for contenders like Hamlin, van Gisbergen and Elliott, while a hometown triumph for Johnson would add a compelling narrative to his storied career.
Fans can expect a weekend filled with high‑octane competition, historic firsts and the kind of drama that only a street circuit can produce, as the series looks to carve its place in the urban racing landscape.