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Shane van Gisbergen, a six‑win‑in‑seven road‑course performer, rejects the community’s prediction of him as the clear favorite for the upcoming Naval Base Coronado event, emphasizing respect for rivals and the inherent uncertainty of NASCAR racing.
Cole Custer will not compete at Naval Base Coronado, with Alex Labbe stepping into the No. 0 Chevrolet for his fifth 2026 start. The series finale at Chicagoland Speedway looms in July, while the inaugural Coronado event will stream live on the CW Network.
Danish racer Kevin Magnussen will make his NASCAR Cup Series debut on the new street course at Naval Base Coronado, driving the historic No. 91 Chevrolet for Trackhouse Racing. With a background in sports car competition and support from teammate Shane van Gisbergen, he aims for a top‑ten finish.
Kevin Magnussen will make his NASCAR Cup Series debut at the new street course on Naval Base Coronado, driving the No. 91 Trackhouse Racing Chevrolet. The car has a storied history with drivers such as Kimi Räikkönen, Helio Castroneves and Shane van Gisbergen, each leaving a distinct mark. With a background in sports car racing and the tools of a recent winner, Magnussen aims for a top‑ten finish that could echo his father’s 2010 Sonoma result.
NASCAR confirms driver changes for 2027, including Jesse Love replacing Josh Berry at Wood Brothers Racing, Corey Heim taking over at 23XI Racing, and Austin Hill slated for the No. 33 Chevrolet in 2026.
Jesse Love, the 2025 O'Reilly Auto Parts Series champion, will take the wheel of Wood Brothers Racing’s No. 21 Ford Mustang in the 2027 NASCAR Cup Series, displacing Josh Berry after a six‑year stint.
Ross Chastain's triumph at Charlotte marks his first win of the year, leveraging new rules that permit full‑time Cup drivers to compete in up to ten Xfinity races. The No. 9 JR Motorsports Chevrolet, driven by Chastain, will not run at Nashville but is slated for several more appearances before season's end.
Five wins in the first ten races put Tyler Reddick at the forefront of the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series, a feat rare in modern history. His resurgence follows personal challenges, while a new points format and aggressive teammate Denny Hamlin add layers of complexity to his title chase.
Carson Kvapil avoids losing his full‑time seat, climbs to eighth in points and prepares for a pivotal race at Dover, while Myatt Snider steps into the No. 91 Chevrolet.
After more than a decade of continuous Ford representation, the series now runs without a single Ford entry, reshaping the manufacturer battle and raising questions about the future of American‑based teams.