
Anduril 250 Makes History at Naval Base Coronado
NASCAR’s newest event debuts on a 3.4‑mile circuit at Naval Base Coronado, blending military tradition with high‑octane racing.
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NASCAR’s newest event debuts on a 3.4‑mile circuit at Naval Base Coronado, blending military tradition with high‑octane racing.

NASCAR’s Cup Series faced an unexpected tire‑wear scenario at North Island, where fresh concrete sections are generating marbles that force teams to rethink setup and strategy.

Brent Crews will lead the field for the United Rentals Driven to Serve 250 in San Diego, marking his first pole of the 2026 season.

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.

Qualifying at San Diego’s Naval Base Coronado saw Shane van Gisbergen take pole, with Kevin Harvick’s podcast backing him as the -145 favorite, while analyst Kaitlyn Vincie and co‑host Mamba Smith weighed in with contrasting picks.

Shane van Gisbergen claimed his sixth career pole and second of the 2026 season at Naval Base Coronado, brushing the wall twice yet still outpacing his rivals.

NASCAR will debut a standard road‑course qualifying format for its first Cup Series race at the Qualcomm Circuit in San Diego, California, broadcasting live on Amazon Prime Video.

The Anduril 250 will be televised from the deck of the USS Carl Vinson, where NASCAR analysts Adam Alexander, Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Steve Letarte describe an unprecedented blend of sport, naval history and media innovation.

The Cup Series will hold its qualifying session for the Anduril 250 at 2:30 p.m. ET, with the starting lineup for the San Diego Street Course race to be set based on the results.

NASCAR will debut at Naval Base Coronado on June 20, 2026, for the Anduril 250, a street‑course race that weaves around a U.S. Naval base and the San Diego bay, with analysts favoring Shane van Gisbergen while Tyler Reddick and Kyle Larson loom as contenders.

Parker Kligerman’s bid for a clean finish collapsed in overtime at Texas, where contact with Adam Andretti sent his race into disarray, while Layne Riggs claimed victory.

Shane van Gisbergen claimed pole position with a 2:14.788 lap, heading a mixed grid of veterans and rising talents at the Naval Base Coronado event.

Brent Crews secured the pole for the United Rentals Driven to Serve 250 after a blistering lap at 134.294 mph, narrowly ahead of Parker Retzlaff’s Chevrolet. The race will start at 5 p.m. ET on the CW Network.

The 2026 Andruil 250 will mark the first Cup Series race in San Diego, featuring a unique group‑based qualifying format that will set the starting grid.

NASCAR will conclude its five‑week Prime partnership with a race aboard the USS Carl Vinson, a historic aircraft carrier anchored at Naval Base Coronado.

Jesse Love drops to the back of the grid and must navigate an in‑race pass‑through at Sonoma, reshaping his championship push.

NASCAR is set to take over a corner of Naval Base Coronado in San Diego, turning a normally restricted military installation into a temporary street circuit that will be open to the public for a single weekend.

After five seasons that reshaped the program's trajectory, Charity Elliott has resigned as head coach, leaving behind a legacy of record‑breaking wins, academic excellence, and sustained national relevance.

Analyst Robert Criscola breaks down the odds for the debut Anduril 250, highlighting Ty Gibbs as a value pick to win, Michael McDowell’s Top 5 prospects and Kyle Larson’s edge over Connor Zilisch, while previewing the track’s demands and ideal weather conditions.

Darian Hagan meets with new athletic director Fernando Lovo to discuss legacy and calls for a committee to ensure fair recognition of past CU football achievements

As the Cup Series rolls into San Diego, Denny Hamlin's recent dominance is expected to falter on the challenging Coronado Street Course, where Shane Van Gisbergen is the heavy favorite and newcomer Kevin Magnussen makes his debut.

The final race of the Anduril 250 series will take place at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, using NASCAR's standard road course qualifying format and streaming live on Amazon Prime Video.
Shane van Gisbergen opens as the heavy favorite for the first NASCAR race on a street course at the Coronado Naval Base, where no driver has prior experience.

NASCAR’s Truck Series returned to the challenging San Diego Street Course for the Navy 250, where a late‑stage battle saw Layne Riggs take the checkered flag after overtaking Tyler Reif, while the event was defined by extensive carnage and a packed field of competitors.