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NASCAR staged its first ever race on a naval airstrip in San Diego, drawing tens of thousands of fans from around the world and highlighting a fresh, inclusive atmosphere.
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.
The inaugural Anduril 250 at Naval Base Coronado featured a chaotic multi‑car incident that reshaped the playoff picture, highlighted by Bubba Wallace’s breakthrough finish and Art Clever’s emotional homecoming.
Corey Heim captured his first NASCAR Cup Series victory at San Diego after a late‑race crash reshuffled the running order, dropping Tyler Reddick to 25th and trimming Denny Hamlin's points lead.
Corey Heim scores his first Cup win at San Diego’s Naval Base Coronado in a caution‑riddled Anduril 250, ending Denny Hamlin’s streak and highlighting Toyota’s four‑race streak.
The Andruil 250 will be staged on June 21 at 4:00 p.m. ET on the streets of Naval Base Coronado in San Diego, streaming live on Amazon Prime. With Shane van Gisbergen as the betting favorite, the race promises a clash of road‑course specialists and veteran champions.
The Cup Series will race at the Naval Base Coronado on Sunday at 4 p.m., with Hamlin starting 26th and Reddick 17th. Both drivers have nine wins this season, and Hamlin’s recent All‑Star victory narrows the championship gap.
The stage is set for a historic weekend at Naval Base Coronado, where NASCAR will unleash a temporary 3.4‑mile road circuit that weaves through 16 turns of mixed surface and tight confines. Drivers voice concerns, practice reveals surprises, and the championship stakes loom large.
Shane van Gisbergen claimed the inaugural pole position for NASCAR’s first race at Naval Base Coronado, posting a lap of 2:14.788 while expressing dissatisfaction with his performance. With heavy tire wear looming and several top drivers starting from the back, the event promises an unpredictable battle, including a chase for an eighth Cup win on a road course.
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.
Shane van Gisbergen claimed pole position with a 2:14.788 lap, while Carson Hocevar will start second alongside him. The new San Diego Bay circuit, featuring 16 turns and an expected low‑grip surface, promises a unique test for the series.
The Cup Series will race on an active U.S. Navy base off San Diego, featuring a unique track layout, a three‑segment event streamed on Prime Video, and a pole sitter poised to tie Jeff Gordon’s road‑course win record.
The June 21 Anduril 250 will test drivers on a 3.4‑mile street circuit, with Hamlin chasing a historic streak and the race broadcast across Amazon Prime Video, HBO Max and NASCAR.com.
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.
Shane van Gisbergen claimed the pole after a 2:14.788 lap, setting the stage for a debut race that merges NASCAR’s intensity with a unique naval base setting.
Shane van Gisbergen secured pole position and set a new lap record at the inaugural NASCAR event in Coronado, yet he expressed dissatisfaction with his performance. With heavy tire wear expected, the race promises unpredictability, especially as notable drivers start from the back.
The 2026 Anduril 250 will debut on a street‑course layout at Naval Base Coronado, with the race available only via Prime Video and Denny Hamlin atop the championship standings.
Shane van Gisbergen secured the pole position for the inaugural NASCAR race at Naval Base Coronado, posting a lap of 2:14.788. While satisfied with the speed, he admitted he left time on the table, as drivers brace for a tire‑degradation‑heavy event.
Shane van Gisbergen will lead the grid for Sunday’s Anduril 250, sharing the front row with local favorite Carson Hocevar, while a host of notable drivers prepare for a landmark event in San Diego.
Shane van Gisbergen claimed the pole position for the first ever NASCAR race on a street circuit near San Diego, posting a 2:14.788 lap. Though he will start first, the driver said his qualifying effort fell short of expectations. With heavy tire wear forecast and several top drivers starting deep in the field, the event promises a chaotic battle that could see van Gisbergen claim his eighth Cup victory on a road or street course.
From Shane van Gisbergen’s pole position to Frankie Muniz’s scooter cameo, the unexpected transportation trend is reshaping how teams navigate the street‑course event at Naval Base Coronado.
Shane van Gisbergen secured pole position for the first NASCAR Cup Series race on the Naval Base Coronado Street Course, delivering a 90.809 mph lap on the 3.4‑mile, 16‑turn layout.
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.
Shane van Gisbergen secured the pole with a 2:14.788 lap, setting the stage for a challenging race on a low‑grip, 16‑turn circuit that will test tire management and strategy.