A Surprising Turn of Events
Corey Heim seized the checkered flag in the Anduril 250, a NASCAR Cup Series event held on the streets of San Diego, California. The victory marked the 17th race of the regular season and came as the series edged closer to the highly anticipated Chase playoffs.
Behind Heim, veteran Bubba Wallace fought his way to second place, while Kyle Larson rounded out the podium in third, delivering a performance that kept championship hopes alive for several contenders.
What’s Next for the Series
The next chapter of the schedule will take drivers to Sonoma Raceway for the Toyota/Save Mart 350 on June 28, an event that will kick off at 3:30 p.m. ET and be broadcast for the first time on TNT this year. Following that, the eero 400 at Chicagoland Speedway is set for July 5, starting at 6 p.m. ET.
With nine races remaining before the Chase begins in September, teams and drivers are fine‑tuning strategies, and the involvement of major automotive brands such as Toyota, Chevrolet and Ford adds extra stakes to the upcoming contests.
NASCAR’s leadership emphasized the growing popularity of street‑course racing and the importance of these events in shaping the playoff picture, while fans can expect more high‑octane competition in the weeks ahead.