NASCAR In-Season Challenge 2026: Predicted Advances Set the Stage for Million-Dollar Showdown
Early forecasts suggest several drivers will advance from the opening round at Sonoma, shaping the bracket for the $1 million prize.
Jun 22, 2026
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NASCAR In-Season Challenge Returns with Bracket Format and $1 Million Finale
The second edition of the NASCAR In-Season Challenge features a tournament-style format during TNT Sports' summer slate, with the final two competitors meeting at the Brickyard 400 for a $1 million prize.
Jun 22, 2026
Heim Takes First Cup Win as Hamlin Closes Gap Ahead of Sonoma
Corey Heim captured his maiden NASCAR Cup Series victory at the San Diego street circuit, overtaking teammate Tyler Reddick after a flat tire. The result tightens the standings and sets the stage for the upcoming Sonoma race.
Jun 22, 2026
NASCAR In‑Season Challenge Returns with Bracket‑Style Showdown
The second edition of the NASCAR In‑Season Challenge features weekly matchups, a $1 million final at the Brickyard 400 on July 26, and a bracket that could reshape drivers’ strategies.
Jun 22, 2026
Corey Heim Claims Victory in Anduril 250 at San Diego Street Course
Corey Heim led from start to finish in San Diego, while Bubba Wallace and Kyle Larson followed in second and third, as the series heads toward a pivotal stretch before The Chase.
Jun 22, 2026
Shane van Gisbergen Claims Pole for Anduril 250 NASCAR Race in Coronado
Shane van Gisbergen secured the pole with a 2:14.788 lap, edging out Carson Hocevar by 0.15 seconds, while Chase Elliott and Christopher Bell struggled in qualifying and the race will be streamed on Amazon Prime Video, HBO Max, and NASCAR.com.
Jun 21, 2026
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.
Jun 21, 2026
NASCAR Tire Marbles Turn Naval Air Station North Island into a Grip Test
NASCAR’s newest concrete stretch at North Island is generating tire marbles that reshape grip, strategy and racing lines, prompting drivers like Chase Briscoe and Ross Chastain to adapt on the fly.
Jun 21, 2026
Shane van Gisbergen Claims Pole for Anduril 250 at San Diego Street Course
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.
Jun 20, 2026
Shane van Gisbergen Secures Pole for Anduril 250 at Naval Base Coronado
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.
Jun 20, 2026
Tire Marbles and Strategy: NASCAR’s New Challenge at North Island
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.
Jun 20, 2026
Shane van Gisbergen Takes Pole for NASCAR’s San Diego Street Course Showdown
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.
Jun 20, 2026
NASCAR Cup Series Qualifying Sets Grid for San Diego Coronado Race
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.
Jun 20, 2026
NASCAR Announces Historic Road Course Qualifying Format for Inaugural San Diego Cup Race
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.
Jun 20, 2026
NASCAR Cup Series Qualifying Set for Anduril 250 at San Diego Street Course
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.
Jun 20, 2026
Shane van Gisbergen Claims Pole for Anduril 250 at Coronado Street Course
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.
Jun 20, 2026
Shane van Gisbergen Secures Pole for NASCAR Cup Series Debut at Naval Base Coronado
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.
Jun 20, 2026
NASCAR Brings Cup Series to San Diego in 2026
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.
Jun 20, 2026
NASCAR’s Anduril 250 Qualifying Set for June 20 at Naval Base Coronado
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.
Jun 20, 2026
Criscola’s Betting Playbook for the Inaugural Anduril 250 at San Diego’s Street Circuit
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.
Jun 20, 2026
San Diego Hosts 2026 NASCAR Cup Series Qualifying
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.
Jun 20, 2026
Hamlin’s Streak Faces Its Toughest Test at San Diego’s Coronado Street Course
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.
Jun 20, 2026
NASCAR Makes Historic Debut on Naval Base Coronado
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.
Jun 20, 2026
Van Gisbergen Heads Odds for Historic Coronado Street 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.
Jun 20, 2026