The NASCAR Cup Series will descend on the Naval Base Coronado street course in San Diego on June 21, turning the historic naval installation into a high‑speed playground for the sport’s premier drivers.
Pole Position and Past Challenges
Shane van Gisbergen will start from the pole, but the 2.2‑mile, 14‑turn circuit has already proven demanding, with two previous events stretching beyond three hours and featuring multiple red‑flag interruptions that tested teams’ endurance.
The Anduril 250 will be shown nationally on Amazon Prime Video, while fans can also follow in‑car cameras on HBO Max and tune into live audio on NASCAR.com, ensuring multiple ways to experience the action.
Spanning 75 laps and a total distance of 255 miles, the race will be divided into three stages — 20 laps, 20 laps and 35 laps — adding a strategic layer that could reshape the running order.
The starting lineup reads like a who’s‑who of modern NASCAR, featuring Ryan Blaney, Kyle Larson, Chase Elliott and a host of other championship‑contending drivers ready to battle on the tight, twisty layout.
Teams and the Road Ahead
Eleven chartered teams, including Trackhouse Racing, Spire Motorsports and Hendrick Motorsports, will field entries, each backed by a roster of sponsors and technical partners preparing for the unique demands of the Coronado course.
Fans arriving at the base will encounter a blend of military tradition and racing excitement, with the event billed as a celebration of both the armed forces and the growing popularity of street‑circuit racing in the United States.