
Anduril 250 Makes History at Naval Base Coronado
NASCAR’s newest event debuts on a 3.4‑mile circuit at Naval Base Coronado, blending military tradition with high‑octane racing.
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NASCAR’s newest event debuts on a 3.4‑mile circuit at Naval Base Coronado, blending military tradition with high‑octane racing.

NASCAR’s Cup Series faced an unexpected tire‑wear scenario at North Island, where fresh concrete sections are generating marbles that force teams to rethink setup and strategy.

Shane van Gisbergen secured the pole position for Sunday’s NASCAR race at Naval Base Coronado, with Connor Zilisch joining him on the front row amid a challenging street circuit that tested the entire field.

NASCAR teams are reshaping their driver rosters, with Jesse Love set to replace Josh Berry at Wood Brothers Racing and Dale Earnhardt Jr. hinting at a possible future with Team Penske.

The upcoming NASCAR Cup Series event at Naval Base Coronado in San Diego will feature a $11.85 million purse, three stages, and a televised broadcast on June 21, 2026. Qualifying results determine the starting grid, with Shane van Gisbergen on pole, while Tyler Reddick leads the championship.

NASCAR will debut a standard road‑course qualifying format for its first Cup Series race at the Qualcomm Circuit in San Diego, California, broadcasting live on Amazon Prime Video.

The Cup Series will hold its qualifying session for the Anduril 250 at 2:30 p.m. ET, with the starting lineup for the San Diego Street Course race to be set based on the results.
Shane van Gisbergen secured pole position with a lap of 2:14.788, edging out Carson Hocevar by 0.15 seconds. The race, set for June 21 on the Naval Base Coronado street circuit, will be streamed live on Amazon Prime Video with additional coverage on HBO Max and NASCAR.com.

Shane van Gisbergen claimed pole position with a 2:14.788 lap, heading a mixed grid of veterans and rising talents at the Naval Base Coronado event.

The 2026 Andruil 250 will mark the first Cup Series race in San Diego, featuring a unique group‑based qualifying format that will set the starting grid.
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.

Qualifying for the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series returns to San Diego this weekend, featuring a star‑studded field and live coverage on Prime Video and radio networks.

As the Cup Series rolls into San Diego, Denny Hamlin's recent dominance is expected to falter on the challenging Coronado Street Course, where Shane Van Gisbergen is the heavy favorite and newcomer Kevin Magnussen makes his debut.

A competitive practice session at the San Diego Naval Base Coronado showcased surprising speed from several drivers, with notable performances and setbacks shaping the early outlook for the upcoming race.
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.

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.

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.

A high‑speed shakedown on Naval Base Coronado saw Kyle Larson set the fastest lap, with a full field of 39 drivers turning early laps that promise a competitive showdown.

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.

With Shane van Gisbergen listed as the -165 favorite and a head‑to‑head matchup between Chase Briscoe and Christ Buescher drawing -118 odds, veteran predictors Phil Bobbitt and Steve Greco explain why Briscoe’s consistency makes him the smart play.

NASCAR will stage a landmark street race on a temporary course at Naval Base Coronado, blending tight turns, a bumpy surface and military surroundings as the series celebrates the United States' 250th anniversary.

NASCAR’s upcoming West Coast weekend at Naval Base Coronado features a brand-new 3.4-mile circuit, a full schedule of practices and races, and broadcast coverage across multiple networks, while Tyler Reddick leads the Cup point standings.

A new partnership between Ford and NASCAR will bring the sport’s premier series to San Diego’s Naval Base Coronado in 2026, honoring the armed forces and raising funds for Blue Star Families.
NASCAR will hold its first race on an active U.S. military base at Naval Base Coronado, featuring a Ford‑sponsored event on Veterans Day 2026, a limited‑edition Super Duty package, and a concert by the Zac Brown Band.