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Brent Crews takes the pole for the United Rentals Driven to Serve 250 at Naval Base Coronado on June 20. The race will be broadcast on the CW Network and streamed on Fubo and NASCAR.com.
Brent Crews secured the pole with a 2:14.294 lap, while Parker Retzlaff and Jesse Love will line up behind him, and the event will be televised on the CW Network with streaming on FUBO and audio on SiriusXM.
Drivers took to the 3.4‑mile temporary circuit on June 19, with Larson leading the way ahead of a two‑group qualifying format that will determine the race grid. The event will be broadcast on Amazon Prime Video, with additional streaming on NASCAR.com and SiriusXM.
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.
Christopher Bell is uncertain about racing in the NASCAR Cup Series this weekend after fracturing his wrist two weeks ago. While he completed every lap at Pocono, the physical demands of a street course have raised concerns about further injury.
Christopher Bell is weighing whether he can start Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series event after fracturing his wrist, with young prospect Brent Crews on standby.
The 2026 Craftsman Truck Series made its debut at Coronado’s Naval Air Station, featuring dramatic practice incidents, a flyover of Navy Ospreys, and a win by Front Row Motorsports driver Layne Riggs.
Tyler Reddick, the NASCAR Cup Series points leader, is adjusting his approach after Denny Hamlin’s three‑race winning streak narrowed the gap to 19 points, setting the stage for a competitive finish at the upcoming Naval Base Coronado event.
With seven Cup Series road‑course wins, a debut victory at Chicago and a field that includes Tyler Reddick, Denny Hamlin and a returning Jimmie Johnson, Shane van Gisbergen is the clear favorite for the inaugural Anduril 250 at Naval Base Coronado.
Kyle Larson topped the practice session at Naval Base Coronado with a 2:16.588 lap, while Todd Gilliland and Ty Gibbs trailed. Shane van Gisbergen could only manage eighth, and rookie Kevin Magnussen finished 29th on his NASCAR Cup debut. Christopher Bell raced with a fractured wrist, and 18‑year‑old Brent Crews nearly matched his lap time in relief.
Practice sessions at Naval Base Coronado revealed startling lap times, tire woes and injury concerns, setting the stage for a potentially chaotic Cup Series race.
Denny Hamlin's latest Pocono victory sets the stage for NASCAR's debut street circuit at Naval Base Coronado. The author breaks down the track's design, statistical trends from road courses, and the fantasy deadlines that could shape your lineup.
An 18‑year‑old driver for Joe Gibbs Racing has captured attention with consecutive runner‑up finishes, but veteran Hall of Famer Kevin Harvick urges caution, emphasizing the steep learning curve awaiting young talent in the Cup Series.
With a lineup packed with road‑course specialists, the upcoming NASCAR Cup Series race at Naval Base Coronado promises a battle of skill and strategy. Here’s who’s hot, who’s not, and the sleeper candidates to watch.
A crash at Michigan has opened the door for young driver Brent Crews, who brings a strong track record in lower series and the backing of major sponsors.
NASCAR is turning to an unexpected training ground as it prepares for a debut race on the temporary circuit laid out at Naval Base Coronado. Drivers are spending hours in front of large screens, navigating virtual replicas of the course before they ever feel the asphalt under their tires. Denny Hamlin, a veteran of the sport, has made simulator work a cornerstone of his weekend routine, while Bubba Wallace typically allocates between half an hour and an hour to the same purpose. Anthony Alfredo, who is not a full‑time NASCAR competitor, relies on iRacing to study the nuances of the San Diego layout, a track that shares several characteristics with the Chicago Street Course. Both drivers stress the importance of site markers — painted arrows, cones and other reference points — that help them memorize the circuit’s rhythm.
NASCAR's inaugural street race weekend in San Diego features a 3.4‑mile course on Naval Base Coronado, with the Anduril 250 as the main event. Denny Hamlin arrives on a hot streak, but the challenging course may level the field. Shane van Gisbergen, dominant on road courses, is a key contender. Other notable drivers include Tyler Reddick, Chase Elliott, and Jimmie Johnson, who will race in his hometown. The event includes practice and qualifying sessions leading up to the Sunday race.
The Anduril 250 will be run over 75 laps on the Coronado Street Course, with van Gisbergen as the -160 favorite and a host of road‑course veterans eyeing victory.
Shane van Gisbergen and Connor Zilisch reflect on the major differences between NASCAR's premier Cup Series and the O'Reilly Auto Parts Series, highlighting how the new car dynamics and dirty air affect racing at the highest level.
The upcoming San Diego Street Course event will feature a blend of series, top drivers and rare appearances, marking a new chapter for NASCAR in the region.
The first NASCAR street race in San Diego will culminate with the Anduril 250 on Sunday, featuring a 16‑turn course that could reshape the championship picture.
Pearce Dietrich’s rankings highlight Shane Van Gisbergen as the top contender for the first NASCAR race on a brand‑new road course, while a mix of seasoned road‑course specialists and newcomers shape the competitive landscape.
The upcoming race at El Coronado Naval Base will feature a custom road course, with van Gisbergen as the favorite and a lineup that includes Ty Gibbs, Chris Buescher, Ross Chastain and Kevin Magnussen.
NASCAR returns to Southern California this weekend with a brand‑new street circuit, featuring favorite Shane van Gisbergen, veteran Denny Hamlin’s championship chase, and Kevin Magnussen’s NASCAR debut.