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Jesse Love to Drive No. 21 Ford for Wood Brothers Racing in 2027

Jesse Love, a 21‑year‑old prodigy, will pilot the iconic No. 21 Ford for Wood Brothers Racing beginning in 2027, with his debut set for the Daytona 500. The move follows a dominant performance in the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series and a career steeped in NASCAR tradition.

Jun 17, 2026

Dusty Baker to Lead Toyota/Save Mart 350 as Honorary Grand Marshal at Sonoma Raceway

Veteran manager Dusty Baker, celebrated for his World Series‑winning tenure with the Houston Astros and his long stint with the San Francisco Giants, will serve as Honorary Grand Marshal for the upcoming Toyota/Save Mart 350 at Sonoma Raceway, delivering the iconic ‘Drivers, start your engines!’ before the live broadcast on TNT Sports.

Jun 17, 2026

NASCAR’s Historic Street Race at Naval Base Coronado Set for 2026

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.

Jun 17, 2026

Jesse Love Switches Teams Ahead of 2027 Season

Defending NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series champion Jesse Love is set to join Wood Brothers Racing in 2027, bringing a record of early championships and Xfinity rookie success to one of NASCAR’s most storied teams.

Jun 17, 2026

NASCAR Makes Historic Debut on San Diego Street Circuit for Navy’s 250th Anniversary

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.

Jun 17, 2026

Night of Fire Returns to the Bullring

The Bullring at Las Vegas Motor Speedway will host its annual Night of Fire on Saturday, June 20, featuring championship races across multiple NASCAR series, fireworks, and a special retirement ceremony for veteran competitor Donna Gunther.

Jun 17, 2026

NASCAR’s First San Diego Showdown: A New Frontier on the Qualcomm Circuit

NASCAR will debut at the Qualcomm Circuit in San Diego this weekend, using a proven Goodyear tire package on a 3.4‑mile, 16‑turn road course that is the longest on the 2026 schedule. With limited historical data, drivers and engineers face a host of unknowns, from surface behavior to passing possibilities, while the series leans on a proven tire spec that has already seen action at other iconic venues.

Jun 17, 2026