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Shane van Gisbergen grabs pole for historic NASCAR debut

Shane van Gisbergen will lead the grid for the inaugural NASCAR event at Naval Base Coronado, just outside San Diego, after posting a blistering lap of 2 minutes, 14.788 seconds on the 16‑turn, 3.4‑mile street circuit. The New Zealander’s effort not only secured pole position but also established a new track record, underscoring the challenge of the layout.

Jun 20, 2026

Shane van Gisbergen grabs pole for historic NASCAR debut at Coronado

Shane van Gisbergen claimed pole position for the inaugural NASCAR race at Naval Base Coronado near San Diego, posting a lap time of 2 minutes and 14.788 seconds. While celebrating the achievement, he expressed dissatisfaction with his performance and outlined his ambition to secure his eighth Cup victory on a road or street course, tying with Chase Elliott among active drivers.

Jun 20, 2026

Nevada Teen Karting Prodigy Eyes NASCAR Glory

A 12‑year‑old from Northern Nevada is climbing the racing ladder with championship wins, a high‑tech simulator, and a seasoned coach guiding his pursuit of a NASCAR future.

Jun 19, 2026

Pete Hegseth to Kick Off NASCAR’s First Race on an Active Military Base

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.

Jun 19, 2026

NASCAR Drivers Tackle New Naval Base Coronado Track with Simulators and Virtual Prep

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.

Jun 19, 2026

Thunder Road Revives NASCAR’s Outlaw Spirit

Later this year the series titled Thunder Road will begin shooting in the Atlanta metropolitan area, starring Dennis Quaid as Duane Whitlock, a racing legend at the center of a family dynasty.

Jun 16, 2026

NASCAR’s First Street Race on an Active Military Base Sparks Excitement and Challenges

NASCAR will debut a 3.4‑mile temporary street course on Naval Base Coronado in San Diego, featuring 19 turns, railroad crossings, and a scenic bayfront stretch. The event, part of a weekend that includes all three national series, highlights Kevin Magnussen's Cup debut, Jimmie Johnson's double duty, and a tight championship battle between Tyler Reddick and Denny Hamlin, while marking the final Prime Video broadcast before TNT takes over.

Jun 15, 2026