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With a lineup packed with road‑course specialists, the upcoming NASCAR Cup Series race at Naval Base Coronado promises a battle of skill and strategy. Here’s who’s hot, who’s not, and the sleeper candidates to watch.
NASCAR will stage its first ever race on a 3.4‑mile road course at Naval Base Coronado, featuring a star‑studded Truck Series field and the return of veteran driver Jimmie Johnson.
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.
William Byron capped his 2026 NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series campaign with a third‑place finish at Pocono, as Rajah Caruth prepares for a pivotal weekend at San Diego and Andrew Patterson takes over the No. 32 ride.
A groundbreaking weekend sees NASCAR debut on a street circuit that mixes new and old pavement, while driver Cody Ware discusses the aggressive nature of the sport and the Navy’s milestone.
Grandview Speedway in Bechtelsville, Pennsylvania, will feature NASCAR Local Racing Series action on June 20, including prize‑laden match races, a driver meet‑and‑greet, trivia night, and a $10,000 sprint‑car event on June 30, all under the banner of a longtime local racing tradition.
The NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour event at White Mountain Motorsports Park, originally set for June 20, 2026, has been moved to July 18, 2026, due to forecasted rain. The shift impacts the title battle between John McKennedy and Stephen Kopcik, while notable drivers prepare for the historic New Hampshire venue.
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.
An in‑depth look at the technical hurdles facing the Next Gen car and the journey of a prominent figure in modern motorsport.
On Veterans Day 2026, Ford and NASCAR will join forces on the USS Midway in San Diego for a race, concert and fundraiser that aims to become a lasting tribute to service members and their families
The annual Cook Out Catwalk for Causes will take place on October 6 at Ten Tenths Motor Club, bringing together racing and football personalities to support children’s charities in the Carolinas.
Rocket Doctor AI has launched a national motorsports marketing partnership with Rick Ware Racing and FinTekk AP, beginning with the inaugural Anduril 250 NASCAR Cup Series race at Naval Base Coronado. The 2026 campaign includes 50 activations and 14 primary races, targeting over 21 million covered lives, especially in California, and will be broadcast on Amazon Prime.
Prime Video’s NASCAR coverage wraps up with a historic race on the USS Carl Vinson in San Diego, featuring a live pre‑race show from the flight deck and a broadcast crew on the ship’s bridge. Senior producer Alex Strand reflects on fan enthusiasm, the technical hurdles of a military venue, and the viral moments that have defined the season.
NASCAR’s debut San Diego street race promises a technically demanding tripleheader that will test drivers, teams and tyres like never before.
NASCAR and Ford team up for a November 11 Veterans Day race honoring all six military branches, featuring a track‑only Mustang Dark Horse R and charitable initiatives supporting Blue Star Families.
Ford Motor Company and NASCAR announced a joint initiative to honor the military during America’s 250th anniversary, featuring a November 2026 race, a special Super Duty package, and proceeds that will support Blue Star Families.
A new partnership between Ford and NASCAR will bring the sport’s premier series to San Diego’s Naval Base Coronado in 2026, honoring the armed forces and raising funds for Blue Star Families.
NASCAR will hold its first race on an active U.S. military base at Naval Base Coronado, featuring a Ford‑sponsored event on Veterans Day 2026, a limited‑edition Super Duty package, and a concert by the Zac Brown Band.
Naval Base Coronado will host a historic NASCAR race weekend to mark the Navy's 250th birthday, featuring heightened security, limited early‑day access, and special fan incentives.
NASCAR will hold its first street race at a military installation in San Diego from June 19-21, 2026, honoring the U.S. Navy's 250th anniversary. Driver Rajah Caruth is preparing for the challenging layout that blends city streets with a runway, aiming to secure points and re‑enter playoff contention.
NASCAR will race in San Diego for the first time ever with a street course event at Naval Base Coronado. The 3.4‑mile temporary circuit with 16 turns will be built on Naval Air Station North Island. Sheldon Creed enters the weekend fourth in the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series standings. Sam Mayer has back‑to‑back top‑five finishes at Nashville and Pocono. Cole Custer’s Naval squadron pairing this weekend is Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron Four (HSC‑4). Custer has made one career NASCAR Cup Series start on a street course, finishing 33rd last season at the Chicago Street Course. Creed is set to make his fourth career street course start in the O’Reilly Series this Saturday in San Diego. Mayer is in line for his fourth career street course start in the O’Reilly Series this weekend. Haas Factory Team had a strong weekend at Pocono, earning two top‑five finishes in Saturday’s O’Reilly Series race. Cole Custer charged from the rear of the field to 12th on Saturday and ran inside the top 10 briefly in Sunday’s Cup Series race.
A convoy of NASCAR teams is making a cross‑country trek to Southern California for a debut street‑course event, where a minor mishap involving a hauler sparked social‑media attention.
A historic NASCAR Truck Series event will unfold on an active U.S. naval installation, showcasing Ram’s latest performance truck and a roster of drivers honoring service members.
Ram’s high‑performance 2027 Ram 1500 Rumble Bee SRT has been selected as the official pace truck for the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series’ Navy 250 at Naval Base Coronado, ending a two‑decade hiatus and underscoring the truck’s performance credentials.