The NASCAR weekend at Naval Base Coronado will unfold from June 19 through June 21, offering fans a rare chance to see three different series battle on a coastal layout.
Coronado’s First NASCAR Weekend
The headline event, the Anduril 250, is slated for a 1 p.m. start on June 21 and will run 75 laps, while the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series will take the track at 2 p.m. on June 20 for 60 laps, and the Craftsman Trucks Series will open the weekend at 4 p.m. on June 19 over 50 laps, each race divided into distinct stage segments.
Teams and equipment began arriving on June 17, and the trucks performed a course test at 9 a.m. on June 19 before the first competitive runs, setting the stage for a tightly scheduled weekend of practice and qualifying.
Cup Series competitors will enjoy a 50‑minute practice session at 2 p.m. on June 19, giving them a first look at the unique waterfront circuit, a moment that Joey Logano described as critical for car setup and strategy given the lack of prior data.
Jimmie Johnson, who will also line up in a truck for the June 19 race, described the surface as “rough and bumpy,” emphasizing the need for careful preparation, while William Byron highlighted the risks associated with tire strategy on the long, undulating course.
Stage formats will see the Truck race divided into 12‑lap, 12‑lap and a final 26‑lap segment, the O’Reilly Series into 15‑lap, 15‑lap and 30‑lap chunks, and the Cup event into 20‑lap, 20‑lap and 35‑lap portions, adding a strategic layer to each race.
With the schedule set and drivers already weighing in, the upcoming weekend promises a blend of high‑speed action and tactical nuance that could redefine the series’ approach to unconventional venues.