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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.
NASCAR returns to Southern California not on an oval but on the narrow streets of Coronado Island, using the USS Carl Vinson as a dramatic backdrop. The race introduces a rugged street circuit, a novel broadcast setup, and debut performances that signal the series' push to innovate and attract new fans.
NASCAR returns to Southern California with a street race on Coronado Island, featuring a unique broadcast from the USS Carl Vinson and challenging turns that have drivers like Ryan Blaney and Chris Buescher buzzing.
NASCAR is set to make a historic return to Southern California with a street race on Coronado Island, a 16‑turn, 3.4‑mile circuit on a military base. The event will be broadcast live from the USS Carl Vinson, showcase new driver line‑ups, and test the limits of the Next Gen car.
NASCAR returns to Southern California for a street race on Coronado Island near the USS Carl Vinson, introducing a unique layout, new drivers, and broadcast innovations while reshaping future schedule plans.
The Anduril 250 will be staged on a unique track that weaves through an active military base, showcasing an unprecedented partnership between NASCAR, defense contractors and the Navy’s construction units.
iRacing and NASCAR have partnered to make the new Qualcomm Circuit available in simulation before its first real‑world race, giving drivers an early chance to test the layout that will headline the upcoming NASCAR San Diego weekend.
23XI Racing announced that Corey Heim will become a full‑time Cup Series driver in 2027, citing mentorship, Toyota support and a structured pathway to competition.
Kyle Busch died after a battle with sepsis following a pneumonia‑stricken final race, leaving his family, fans, and the racing community grieving a legend whose influence spanned generations.
The new LED lighting system, set for completion in January 2027, will cut energy use by roughly half while illuminating every corner of the 2.5‑mile venue.
The speedway will replace its existing lighting with energy‑efficient LEDs, enhancing visibility, safety and the overall race‑day atmosphere while advancing NASCAR's sustainability targets.
The speedway is replacing its 1998 lighting with a cutting‑edge LED array, with the first phase ready for the August NASCAR race and full completion targeted for the 2027 Rolex 24.
Daytona International Speedway is replacing its legacy lighting with a modern LED system that cuts energy use in half, adds millions of colour options and marks the biggest lighting upgrade since the 2016 Daytona Rising project.
NASCAR’s plan to drop Dover Motor Speedway’s points‑paying race in favor of a North Wilkesboro event has ignited criticism from fans, drivers and analysts who fear the move sidelines a storied venue and its loyal community.
NASCAR announced a September date for the 2027 Cup Series race at Watkins Glen, tying it to the region’s wine harvest and showcasing Shane van Gisbergen’s recent triumphs.