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NASCAR's first San Diego street race weekend shattered viewership records, attracted a markedly diverse audience, and generated unprecedented digital interaction, underscoring the series' successful foray into urban markets.
Kevin Magnussen will make his NASCAR Cup Series debut this Sunday in the Anduril 250 at Naval Base Coronado in San Diego, driving for Trackhouse Racing’s PROJECT91 entry. With a background in Formula One and only modest iRacing preparation, he acknowledges the steep learning curve while expressing gratitude for the opportunity.
Fans are hopeful that the upcoming NASCAR 26 will finally deliver a seamless online mode, building on lessons from its predecessor and featuring Kyle Larson on the cover.
NASCAR is turning to an unexpected training ground as it prepares for a debut race on the temporary circuit laid out at Naval Base Coronado. Drivers are spending hours in front of large screens, navigating virtual replicas of the course before they ever feel the asphalt under their tires. Denny Hamlin, a veteran of the sport, has made simulator work a cornerstone of his weekend routine, while Bubba Wallace typically allocates between half an hour and an hour to the same purpose. Anthony Alfredo, who is not a full‑time NASCAR competitor, relies on iRacing to study the nuances of the San Diego layout, a track that shares several characteristics with the Chicago Street Course. Both drivers stress the importance of site markers — painted arrows, cones and other reference points — that help them memorize the circuit’s rhythm.
NASCAR 26, the next entry in the popular stock‑car series, is scheduled for a September launch, starring driver Kyle Larson on its cover and introducing a new street‑circuit track in San Diego.
iRacing and NASCAR have partnered to make the new Qualcomm Circuit available in simulation before its first real‑world race, giving drivers an early chance to test the layout that will headline the upcoming NASCAR San Diego weekend.
Fans can look forward to a packed schedule that includes a Happy Hour Show, a Van Halen tribute concert, movie night, and the Dollar Tree 301 NASCAR Cup Series race.
From historic cars to cutting‑edge simulators, the NASCAR Hall of Fame in Charlotte offers a dynamic look at the sport’s evolution and its impact on fans and educators.
The NASCAR Hall of Fame in Charlotte, North Carolina, offers immersive exhibits, hands‑on simulators and educational programs, with new extended hours beginning May 19 to coincide with the announcement of the 2027 inductees.