
Shane van Gisbergen Secures Pole at Naval Base Coronado
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.
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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.

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.

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.

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.

NASCAR strips Jesse Love's No. 2 team of qualifying rights and imposes an in‑race penalty, while Layne Riggs wins a Truck Series race in San Diego after a dramatic overtime finish.
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.
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.

Christopher Bell is uncertain about racing in the NASCAR Cup Series this weekend after fracturing his wrist two weeks ago. While he completed every lap at Pocono, the physical demands of a street course have raised concerns about further injury.

Christopher Bell is weighing whether he can start Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series event after fracturing his wrist, with young prospect Brent Crews on standby.

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.

Betting markets see Shane van Gisbergen as the overwhelming favorite for NASCAR’s first San Diego race, highlighting his road‑course mastery and the debut of a new street circuit.

The upcoming NASCAR Cup Series race on a 3.4‑mile street circuit in San Diego promises a unique test of skill and strategy, with fantasy favorites emerging.