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NASCAR’s first race weekend on an active U.S. military base in San Diego blends high‑speed competition with a celebration of service, featuring veteran RF specialist Joe Lewin and a 3.4‑mile, 16‑turn track.
A 50‑minute practice on a brand‑new street course in San Diego saw Kyle Larson set the fastest lap, while several drivers, including Christopher Bell with a fractured wrist, made their marks.
Kyle Larson topped the practice session at Naval Base Coronado with a 2:16.588 lap, while Todd Gilliland and Ty Gibbs trailed. Shane van Gisbergen could only manage eighth, and rookie Kevin Magnussen finished 29th on his NASCAR Cup debut. Christopher Bell raced with a fractured wrist, and 18‑year‑old Brent Crews nearly matched his lap time in relief.
Practice sessions at Naval Base Coronado revealed startling lap times, tire woes and injury concerns, setting the stage for a potentially chaotic Cup Series race.
A high‑speed shakedown on Naval Base Coronado saw Kyle Larson set the fastest lap, with a full field of 39 drivers turning early laps that promise a competitive showdown.
Lieutenant Commander Jesse Iwuji will compete in the NASCAR San Diego Weekend race aboard Naval Base Coronado on June 20, following his promotion to commander, highlighting a unique career that bridges military service and professional motorsports.
The upcoming NASCAR San Diego race weekend will feature a unique culinary program that blends military tradition with local entrepreneurship, showcasing premium hospitality, autonomous delivery, and exclusive menu items while supporting the Navy’s MWR program.
The first national NASCAR series race on an active military base will showcase a distinguished lineup of service members and community leaders.
This weekend, Naval Base Coronado will host three NASCAR national series races, each with distinct start times and broadcast partners, offering fans a packed schedule of on‑track action and multi‑platform viewing.
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.
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth will wave the green flag at the inaugural Anduril 250 Cup Series event, joining Rear Admiral Rich Jarrett as grand marshal and highlighting the Pentagon’s growing partnership with NASCAR and Amazon Prime.
Former Haas F1 driver Kevin Magnussen will step into the NASCAR Cup Series with Trackhouse's Project91, citing excitement, family heritage and a lifelong fascination with the sport.
Betting markets see Shane van Gisbergen as the overwhelming favorite for NASCAR’s first San Diego race, highlighting his road‑course mastery and the debut of a new street circuit.
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will serve as the honorary starter for the inaugural Cup Series race in San Diego County, a celebration of the Navy’s 250‑year legacy that also spotlights traffic disruptions, security measures and pending Pentagon reports on civilian casualties in Iran.
After a celebrated Formula 1 career, Kevin Magnussen is set to swap the paddock for the NASCAR Cup Series, joining Trackhouse’s Project91. He cites a lifelong fascination with the sport, his father’s historic start, and a willingness to explore any form of motorsport.
Ahead of the next round, the O’Reilly‑branded NASCAR series used Naval Base Coronado’s road course for a high‑intensity session, with Green setting the pace and several incidents punctuating the action.
Former F1 driver Kevin Magnussen is set to debut in the NASCAR Cup Series with Trackhouse’s Project91, citing family inspiration and a desire to explore new racing horizons.
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth will ceremonially start the Anduril 250 at Naval Base Coronado, marking NASCAR’s inaugural race on a live military installation. Shane van Gisbergen enters as the favorite, while the series prepares for its next California road‑course showdown at Sonoma.
iRacing Studios has revealed the platforms for NASCAR 26, set to debut this September across Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5 and PC via Steam. The game introduces a novel post‑race burnout feature and sees Kyle Larson, the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series Champion, as its cover driver. Fans are still hoping for a physical edition, while concerns linger over possible PC launch delays.
The upcoming NASCAR Cup Series race on a 3.4‑mile street circuit in San Diego promises a unique test of skill and strategy, with fantasy favorites emerging.
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth will wave the green flag at a historic NASCAR weekend on Naval Base Coronado, featuring the Anduril 250, the Navy 250 and a 3.4‑mile Cup Series race that will stream on Amazon Prime.
From June 19 to 21, 2026, the first NASCAR race on an active military base will take place at San Diego’s Naval Base Coronado, honoring the Navy’s 250‑year legacy while engaging fans and service members alike.
Kaden Honeycutt secured pole position for the Navy 250 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race at Naval Base Coronado, with Jimmie Johnson set to start fourth.
Kaden Honeycutt posted a 2:14.782 lap to claim pole position for the NASCAR Truck Series event at Naval Base Coronado, while Christian Eckes and Stewart Friesen suffered significant damage and several trucks were forced out.