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Shane van Gisbergen will lead the grid for the inaugural NASCAR event at Naval Base Coronado, just outside San Diego, after posting a blistering lap of 2 minutes, 14.788 seconds on the 16‑turn, 3.4‑mile street circuit. The New Zealander’s effort not only secured pole position but also established a new track record, underscoring the challenge of the layout.
Shane van Gisbergen claimed pole position for the inaugural NASCAR race at Naval Base Coronado near San Diego, posting a lap time of 2 minutes and 14.788 seconds. While celebrating the achievement, he expressed dissatisfaction with his performance and outlined his ambition to secure his eighth Cup victory on a road or street course, tying with Chase Elliott among active drivers.
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.
Shane van Gisbergen claimed his sixth career pole and second of the 2026 season at Naval Base Coronado, brushing the wall twice yet still outpacing his rivals.
Shane van Gisbergen grabs pole for the first ever Cup Series race at Naval Base Coronado, setting the stage for a historic weekend in San Diego.
Shane van Gisbergen secured his sixth career pole position with a 2:14.788 lap, praising his Red Bull Chevrolet and the Trackhouse Racing team. The starting lineup features notable performances from Ryan Blaney, Tyler Reddick and others, while Christopher Bell’s injury adds uncertainty.
Shane van Gisbergen secured the pole position with an average speed of 90.809 mph for the inaugural NASCAR Cup Series race at Naval Base Coronado, setting the stage for a weekend that blends historic venue legacy with a fresh chapter in the sport.
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.
Drivers grapple with marbled surfaces and swift tire degradation, setting the stage for a strategically complex race.
NASCAR driver Carson Hocevar visited the Coronado Community Center, sharing his journey from go‑karts to the Cup Series while encouraging local youth to chase their dreams.
With Shane van Gisbergen’s dominant road‑course record and Kyle Larson topping practice, the temporary circuit at Coronado promises a high‑stakes showdown.
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.
Kyle Larson topped the practice session at Naval Base Coronado with a 2:16.588 lap, while Todd Gilliland and Ty Gibbs trailed. Shane van Gisbergen could only manage eighth, and rookie Kevin Magnussen finished 29th on his NASCAR Cup debut. Christopher Bell raced with a fractured wrist, and 18‑year‑old Brent Crews nearly matched his lap time in relief.
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.