NASCAR Returns to Coronado’s Naval Base for the Anduril 250
NASCAR’s Cup Series will race on the Naval Base Coronado street course in San Diego on June 21, featuring Shane van Gisbergen on pole, a challenging layout and multiple streaming options.
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NASCAR’s Cup Series will race on the Naval Base Coronado street course in San Diego on June 21, featuring Shane van Gisbergen on pole, a challenging layout and multiple streaming options.

During a NASCAR race, a spectator climbed two fences to reach the track, was arrested by federal agents, and sparked a brief confrontation that echoed previous breaches.

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.

From Shane van Gisbergen’s pole position to Frankie Muniz’s scooter cameo, the unexpected transportation trend is reshaping how teams navigate the street‑course event at Naval Base Coronado.

Shane van Gisbergen secured the pole position for the NASCAR Cup Series race at Naval Base Coronado, setting the stage for a unique street‑circuit showdown.

The Anduril 250 race at San Diego’s Naval Base Coronado will be televised on Prime at 4 p.m. on June 21, showcasing Shane van Gisbergen’s dominant qualifying performance and a field that includes both seasoned veterans and road‑course specialists.

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.

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 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 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.

Analyst Robert Criscola breaks down the odds for the debut Anduril 250, highlighting Ty Gibbs as a value pick to win, Michael McDowell’s Top 5 prospects and Kyle Larson’s edge over Connor Zilisch, while previewing the track’s demands and ideal weather conditions.

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.

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.

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.

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

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth will serve as the honorary starter for the Anduril 250 NASCAR race at Naval Base Coronado, highlighting a weekend that blends motorsport with military pride.
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.