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NASCAR staged its first ever race on a naval airstrip in San Diego, drawing tens of thousands of fans from around the world and highlighting a fresh, inclusive atmosphere.
Corey Heim led from start to finish in San Diego, while Bubba Wallace and Kyle Larson followed in second and third, as the series heads toward a pivotal stretch before The Chase.
During the United Rentals Driven to Serve 250 at Naval Base Coronado, a fan climbed two fences, approached driver Sheldon Creed, and was arrested by federal agents.
Corey Heim captured his first NASCAR Cup Series victory at San Diego after a late‑race crash reshuffled the running order, dropping Tyler Reddick to 25th and trimming Denny Hamlin's points lead.
The Cup Series will race at the Naval Base Coronado on Sunday at 4 p.m., with Hamlin starting 26th and Reddick 17th. Both drivers have nine wins this season, and Hamlin’s recent All‑Star victory narrows the championship gap.
The inaugural national‑series street race in San Diego delivered a cascade of incidents, from a damaged Chevrolet to a massive crash that halted action for over four decades of seconds.
Layne Riggs turned a fuel‑starved afternoon into a third win in four races, while seven‑time Cup champion Jimmie Johnson’s Truck debut dissolved into a spin‑filled 30th‑place finish.
The inaugural NASCAR Cup Series event at Naval Base Coronado brings the sport to a new venue, with the broadcast team calling the action from the bridge of the USS Carl Vinson.
NASCAR's inaugural street race in San Diego sold out its 40,000 seats, drawing a global audience and securing high‑profile sponsors as the sport eyes more urban venues.
The 2026 NASCAR Cup Series schedule adds two new tracks, including the Coronado Street Course in San Diego, and secures a media‑rights agreement that moves select races to Amazon Prime Video and TNT Sports.
Shane van Gisbergen claimed pole position with a 2:14.788 lap, while Carson Hocevar will start second alongside him. The new San Diego Bay circuit, featuring 16 turns and an expected low‑grip surface, promises a unique test for the series.
The June 21 Anduril 250 will test drivers on a 3.4‑mile street circuit, with Hamlin chasing a historic streak and the race broadcast across Amazon Prime Video, HBO Max and NASCAR.com.
Layne Riggs overcame fuel trouble and a late‑race shuffle to win the Navy 250 at the San Diego NASCAR weekend, while veteran Jimmie Johnson's first Truck start in 17 years concluded far down the order
Austin Hill secured his second victory of the season at Naval Base Coronado, edging Taylor Gray by 1.127 seconds after a chaotic race filled with mechanical failures and a heartfelt homage to the late Kyle Busch.
The veteran driver reflects on a challenging weekend, celebrates the Navy collaboration, and looks ahead to a broader, more inclusive future for the sport.
Shane van Gisbergen claimed the pole after a 2:14.788 lap, setting the stage for a debut race that merges NASCAR’s intensity with a unique naval base setting.
During a NASCAR O'Reilly Series race in San Diego, Sam Mayer misjudged a turn, clipped the inside wall, and collided with Anthony Alfredo, pushing a concrete barrier six feet and ripping his radiator. Both drivers were injured but remained conscious, prompting a race halt for barrier repairs.
A loose sewer vent cover damaged Corey Day’s radiator on the opening lap at Naval Base Coronado, prompting NASCAR to let him restart on the lead lap. Drivers and teams reacted with a mix of support and skepticism, while fan engagement surged.
When a loose sewer vent cover punctured Corey Day’s radiator on the opening lap of the Chicago Street Race, NASCAR let his team work on the car under the red‑flag period, allowing Day to return to the lead lap and finish ninth. The decision sparked a rare show of consensus among team leaders.
The inaugural O’Reilly Auto Parts Series race at Naval Base Coronado delivered drama, cautions and a manhole cover mishap, culminating in Austin Hill’s maiden road‑course triumph dedicated to the late Kyle Busch.
A 25‑car pile‑up at Naval Base Coronado brought the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series event to a standstill, injured Anthony Alfredo, and forced a 40‑minute repair delay before the race resumed and Austin Hill took the checkered flag.
The NASCAR O’Reilly Series event at Naval Base Coronado delivered high‑octane competition, dramatic incidents and a championship‑shaping finish.
NASCAR’s debut weekend at Naval Base Coronado attracted fans from across the country, featuring veteran drivers, local enthusiasts and a tribute to service members.
NASCAR’s newest concrete stretch at North Island is generating tire marbles that reshape grip, strategy and racing lines, prompting drivers like Chase Briscoe and Ross Chastain to adapt on the fly.