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As the 2027 NASCAR Silly Season unfolds, drivers like Sam Mayer, Austin Hill, Layne Riggs, Chandler Smith and Sammy Smith are emerging as key candidates for Cup Series promotions, each backed by distinct performance trends and sponsorship landscapes.
Front Row Motorsports is weighing driver reshuffles for the upcoming season, balancing strong performances from Smith and Gilliland against uncertainty over Gragson's seat and the potential elevation of Riggs.
Layne Riggs turned a fuel‑starved afternoon into a third win in four races, while seven‑time Cup champion Jimmie Johnson’s Truck debut dissolved into a spin‑filled 30th‑place finish.
Layne Riggs overcame fuel trouble and a late‑race shuffle to win the Navy 250 at the San Diego NASCAR weekend, while veteran Jimmie Johnson's first Truck start in 17 years concluded far down the order
The NASCAR community mourns the loss of Kyle Busch, prompting Richard Childress Racing to search for a new driver for the No. 33 car. Austin Hill and Noah Gragson emerge as front‑runners, each backed by distinct strengths and sponsor relationships.
Layne Riggs secured his fourth win of the season and ninth career triumph in the first Navy 250 NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series race, edging out Tyler Reif on the last lap amid a chaotic finish.
The San Diego Street Course lived up to its reputation for difficulty, producing a chaotic battle that saw Layne Riggs claim 65 points and 10 stage points after a late‑race pass on Tyler Reif.
The debut of a 3.4‑mile street circuit at Naval Air Station North Island sparked a chaotic race, featuring practice damage, a surprise lead by Jimmie Johnson, and Layne Riggs' triumphant overtime victory.
NASCAR’s Truck Series returned to the challenging San Diego Street Course for the Navy 250, where a late‑stage battle saw Layne Riggs take the checkered flag after overtaking Tyler Reif, while the event was defined by extensive carnage and a packed field of competitors.
Riggs saved fuel to win an overtime finish at Naval Base Coronado, edging out Tyler Reif in a race marked by multiple wrecks and a strategic battle for position.
During the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race at Naval Base Coronado, Tyler Ankrum collided with a concrete barrier, damaging his vehicle and prompting a red flag. Chandler Smith assumed the lead as the event resumed.
The 2026 Craftsman Truck Series made its debut at Coronado’s Naval Air Station, featuring dramatic practice incidents, a flyover of Navy Ospreys, and a win by Front Row Motorsports driver Layne Riggs.
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.
Grant Enfinger captured stage points, Stewart Friesen fell further back, and with only five races left, the battle for The Chase intensifies.
The June 19 Navy 250 delivered a dramatic overtime finish, with Layne Riggs edging past Tyler Reif on the final lap while veterans Jimmie Johnson and Jamie McMurray faced setbacks.
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.
Kaden Honeycutt posted a 2:14.782 lap to claim pole position for the NASCAR Truck Series event at Naval Base Coronado, while Christian Eckes and Stewart Friesen suffered significant damage and several trucks were forced out.
The 2026 NASCAR Truck Series will hold its 13th race of the season in San Diego, featuring a two‑group qualifying format that determines the starting grid for the Navy 250.
NASCAR will bring its Truck Series to San Diego for the first time in 2026, using a two‑group, single‑round qualifying system that determines starting positions based on lap time.
Practice at the San Diego naval base saw Layne Riggs set the fastest lap, while several drivers incurred wall contact, with the second session’s results still forthcoming.
The upcoming San Diego Street Course event will feature a blend of series, top drivers and rare appearances, marking a new chapter for NASCAR in the region.
NASCAR will host its inaugural event on an active U.S. military base in San Diego, where Ford Racing aims for its 750th Cup Series win amid a 3.5‑mile course featuring live railroad tracks. Drivers such as Ryan Blaney, Joey Logano and Layne Riggs are poised to shape the weekend.
NASCAR will host a three‑race weekend in Coronado featuring the Navy 250, United Rentals Driven To Serve 250 and the Anduril 250, highlighting manufacturer line‑ups, points leaders and a slate of veteran drivers.