NASCAR fans gathered at Naval Base Coronado in San Diego for a high‑stakes practice session ahead of the upcoming Anduril 250.
Kyle Larson topped the 39‑car field with a blistering lap of 2 minutes and 16.588 seconds, setting the pace early in the session.
Todd Gilliland followed closely, finishing just 0.293 seconds behind Larson, while Ty Gibbs secured third place in the practice order.
Connor Zilisch and Carson Hocevar completed the top five, underscoring the competitive nature of the field.
Van Gisbergen’s Unexpected Position
Shane van Gisbergen, widely tipped to dominate Sunday’s race, could only manage the eighth‑fastest lap, a surprise that left observers questioning his preparation.
Austin Hill, driving the Richard Childress Racing entry vacated by the late Kyle Busch, ended the session ninth‑fastest.
A Debutant’s First Run
Kevin Magnussen, a veteran of Formula 1, made his NASCAR Cup Series debut, piloting the No. 91 Trackhouse Racing Chevrolet and finishing 29th overall.
Bell’s Wrist Injury and Crews’ Relief Effort
Christopher Bell continued to compete despite a fractured left wrist, placing 36th in the practice order. Standing in for him, 18‑year‑old Brent Crews of Joe Gibbs Racing turned four laps late in the session.
On his very first lap, Crews came within 0.050 seconds of matching Bell’s fastest time, hinting at a promising future for the young driver.
Broadcast Plans for the Anduril 250
Qualifying for the Anduril 250 is scheduled for Saturday, June 20, at 2:30 PM ET and will be streamed live on Prime Video. The race itself will follow on Sunday at 4:00 PM ET, also available via Prime Video.