A Test of Skill on the San Diego Street Course
Shane van Gisbergen claimed the pole position for the NASCAR Cup Series race at Naval Base Coronado, posting the fastest lap in Saturday’s qualifying session.
The San Diego Street Course, a 16‑turn, 3.4‑mile road course, proved to be one of the most demanding circuits of the season, forcing drivers to wrestle with a layout that tested both precision and endurance.
Qualifying produced some of the longest times recorded this year, underscoring the difficulty of the venue and setting the stage for a highly competitive Sunday showdown.
Connor Zilisch will line up alongside van Gisbergen on the front row for the Anduril 250, a race that will also determine the starting grid for the main NASCAR event. With 39 drivers on the sheet, the arrangement of inside and outside lanes adds another layer of strategy.
Race officials noted that the starting position has taken on added significance this weekend, as the grid’s layout influences overtaking opportunities on the tight, twisty circuit.