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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.
A June 20 race at Naval Base Coronado will showcase the series on national TV and streaming platforms, with Allgaier aiming to extend his winning streak.
NASCAR is poised to make history as it stages its inaugural event at Naval Base Coronado near San Diego, with a 3.4‑mile street course that weaves through a U.S. Naval base and along San Diego Bay. Experts from The Tennessean weigh in on who will claim victory.
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.
With Justin Allgaier leading the standings and Brent Crews eyeing a value pick, the inaugural road‑course layout at Naval Base Coronado promises a volatile race where experience on twisty tracks could tip the balance.
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.
Shane van Gisbergen enters the first NASCAR road race in San Diego as a heavy favorite, backed by a strong road‑course record and a rookie teammate facing early challenges.
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.
With Shane van Gisbergen’s dominant road‑course record and Kyle Larson topping practice, the temporary circuit at Coronado promises a high‑stakes showdown.
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.
With odds of -160, Shane van Gisbergen enters the first NASCAR Cup Series street race in San Diego as the clear favorite, backed by a streak of road‑course victories and a seven‑race top‑five run. Competitors like Connor Zilisch and Tyler Reddick loom as potential challengers.
William Byron and Kyle Larson discuss the unique challenges of NASCAR’s inaugural race on the Coronado Naval Base, a historic street‑style event celebrating the U.S. Navy’s 250th anniversary.
Denny Hamlin's latest Pocono victory sets the stage for NASCAR's debut street circuit at Naval Base Coronado. The author breaks down the track's design, statistical trends from road courses, and the fantasy deadlines that could shape your lineup.
An 18‑year‑old driver for Joe Gibbs Racing has captured attention with consecutive runner‑up finishes, but veteran Hall of Famer Kevin Harvick urges caution, emphasizing the steep learning curve awaiting young talent in the Cup Series.
NASCAR is spotlighting the Anduril 250 Race the Base in San Diego through a short film on Amazon Prime, featuring six drivers, a Navy partnership and a host of sponsors.
In a recent podcast, Dale Earnhardt Jr. floated the idea of racing at Daytona again if the sport adopts a more exciting package, recalling his 2001 triumphs and drawing parallels to Simon Pagenaud’s Indy 500 strategy. The conversation comes as his team, JR Motorsports, secures new sponsorship and hires experienced crew chief Rodney Childers, signaling a push toward the Cup Series.
With a lineup packed with road‑course specialists, the upcoming NASCAR Cup Series race at Naval Base Coronado promises a battle of skill and strategy. Here’s who’s hot, who’s not, and the sleeper candidates to watch.
With Shane van Gisbergen listed as the -165 favorite and a head‑to‑head matchup between Chase Briscoe and Christ Buescher drawing -118 odds, veteran predictors Phil Bobbitt and Steve Greco explain why Briscoe’s consistency makes him the smart play.
NASCAR will stage its first ever race on a 3.4‑mile road course at Naval Base Coronado, featuring a star‑studded Truck Series field and the return of veteran driver Jimmie Johnson.
William Byron capped his 2026 NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series campaign with a third‑place finish at Pocono, as Rajah Caruth prepares for a pivotal weekend at San Diego and Andrew Patterson takes over the No. 32 ride.