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A June 20 race at Naval Base Coronado will showcase the series on national TV and streaming platforms, with Allgaier aiming to extend his winning streak.
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A June 20 race at Naval Base Coronado will showcase the series on national TV and streaming platforms, with Allgaier aiming to extend his winning streak.

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.

NASCAR will race on Naval Base Coronado, a historic first on an active military base, featuring a 3.4‑mile circuit that challenges drivers and attracts 40,000 spectators.
Shane van Gisbergen opens as the heavy favorite for the first NASCAR race on a street course at the Coronado Naval Base, where no driver has prior experience.

With Justin Allgaier leading the standings and Brent Crews eyeing a value pick, the inaugural road‑course layout at Naval Base Coronado promises a volatile race where experience on twisty tracks could tip the balance.

Drivers grapple with marbled surfaces and swift tire degradation, setting the stage for a strategically complex race.

Parker Kligerman accused rookie Adam Andretti of reckless driving during a NASCAR Truck race in San Diego, criticizing the younger driver for tarnishing the Andretti legacy while both struggled to finish in the top‑20.

The 3.4‑mile track at Naval Base Coronado hosted a dramatic 35‑driver NASCAR Truck Series race, where Layne Riggs captured Stage 1, Stage 2 and the overall win, while Parker Kligerman took Stage 2 and a host of crashes reshaped the running order.

Layne Riggs overcame fuel shortages and a chaotic late‑race scramble to win the Navy 250, while Jimmie Johnson’s first Truck start in 17 years concluded in a spin‑filled 30th‑place finish.

Chase Elliott and Ryan Blaney’s scooter ride at San Diego’s Naval Air Station sparked a ‘Dumb and Dumber’ joke, highlighting the lighter side of NASCAR’s playoff chase.

NASCAR staged its inaugural race on a course built within an active U.S. Navy installation, turning Naval Base Coronado’s roadways into a 3.4‑mile venue after nearly two years of planning and construction.

NASCAR’s first event at an active military base brings together racing fans, service members, and officials for a historic weekend of competition and collaboration.

The inaugural NASCAR street race in San Diego challenges drivers with unprecedented grip variability, demanding precision and calculated aggression.

A 50‑minute practice on a brand‑new street course in San Diego saw Kyle Larson set the fastest lap, while several drivers, including Christopher Bell with a fractured wrist, made their marks.

Lieutenant Commander Jesse Iwuji will compete in the NASCAR San Diego Weekend race aboard Naval Base Coronado on June 20, following his promotion to commander, highlighting a unique career that bridges military service and professional motorsports.

The first national NASCAR series race on an active military base will showcase a distinguished lineup of service members and community leaders.

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will serve as the honorary starter for the inaugural Cup Series race in San Diego County, a celebration of the Navy’s 250‑year legacy that also spotlights traffic disruptions, security measures and pending Pentagon reports on civilian casualties in Iran.

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth will ceremonially start the Anduril 250 at Naval Base Coronado, marking NASCAR’s inaugural race on a live military installation. Shane van Gisbergen enters as the favorite, while the series prepares for its next California road‑course showdown at Sonoma.

The upcoming NASCAR Cup Series race on a 3.4‑mile street circuit in San Diego promises a unique test of skill and strategy, with fantasy favorites emerging.

From June 19 to 21, 2026, the first NASCAR race on an active military base will take place at San Diego’s Naval Base Coronado, honoring the Navy’s 250‑year legacy while engaging fans and service members alike.
Kaden Honeycutt secured pole position for the Navy 250 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race at Naval Base Coronado, with Jimmie Johnson set to start fourth.

ABB NASCAR Grid Control debuts at the NASCAR San Diego Weekend, offering fans unprecedented access to race control data while powering the event with a temporary microgrid and renewable propane.

Jeremy Clements is set to break the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series start record at the Coronado Street Course, a milestone that underscores his enduring presence in the sport.

Two‑time champion Kyle Larson was announced as the cover driver for NASCAR 26 during a high‑profile event at the USS Midway, where he performed a burnout in his No. 5 Chevrolet. The ceremony kicked off a full NASCAR weekend at Naval Base Coronado and previewed the game’s September launch across multiple platforms.