
Derek Lemke Makes NASCAR O’Reilly Series Debut at Iowa Speedway
Derek Lemke's return to competitive racing headlines the Iowa Speedway weekend, where he joins a roster that includes veteran drivers and a high‑profile broadcast on The CW.
Latest Slidescroller coverage mentioning Jesse Iwuji across Nascar.

Derek Lemke's return to competitive racing headlines the Iowa Speedway weekend, where he joins a roster that includes veteran drivers and a high‑profile broadcast on The CW.

With Justin Allgaier atop the points standings and last year’s winner Connor Zilisch back in action, the Pennzoil 250 promises a competitive showdown at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

Shane van Gisbergen captured his second win in three starts this season at Sonoma, extending his streak after a Cup Series triumph, while teammate Carson Kvapil readies for a decisive race at Chicagoland that could secure his playoff berth.

Carson Kvapil eyes his first NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series win as he prepares for a pivotal showdown at Sonoma, amid a season of team changes and rising competition.

The inaugural NASCAR San Diego Weekend blended high‑speed racing with a tribute to the United States Navy, drawing more than one hundred thousand visitors to Naval Base Coronado.

Austin Hill secured his first win of the season at Naval Base Coronado, outpacing Taylor Gray in a dramatic finish that highlighted early race mayhem and marked Richard Childress Racing's first triumph since Kyle Busch's passing.

The NASCAR O’Reilly Series event at Naval Base Coronado delivered high‑octane competition, dramatic incidents and a championship‑shaping finish.

Austin Hill won the NASCAR O'Reilly San Diego race after a dramatic last‑lap pass, overcoming multiple incidents, a red‑flag delay and a tribute to Kyle Busch.
Austin Hill won the NASCAR O'Reilly Series race at Naval Base Coronado after a dramatic final‑lap overtake of Taylor Gray, delivering Richard Childress Racing its first win since Kyle Busch's passing.

Austin Hill overtook Carson Kvapil on the final lap to claim his 16th NASCAR O'Reilly victory, while a cascade of cautions, a fan incursion and a massive 20‑car pileup defined the chaotic race.

Austin Hill won the NASCAR O'Reilly San Diego race with a last‑lap maneuver, securing his 16th career win while paying tribute to the late Kyle Busch. The event was marked by a red‑flag start, multiple spins, and a fan’s track invasion.
Austin Hill overtook Taylor Gray on the final lap to claim victory in the O'Reilly Auto Parts Series race at San Diego, a result that marks Richard Childress Racing’s first win since Kyle Busch’s death and unfolded amid eight cautions, two red flags, and a massive 25‑car incident.

NASCAR is set to take over a corner of Naval Base Coronado in San Diego, turning a normally restricted military installation into a temporary street circuit that will be open to the public for a single weekend.

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth will serve as the honorary starter for the Anduril 250 NASCAR race at Naval Base Coronado, highlighting a weekend that blends motorsport with military pride.

Lieutenant Commander Jesse Iwuji will compete in the NASCAR San Diego Weekend race aboard Naval Base Coronado on June 20, following his promotion to commander, highlighting a unique career that bridges military service and professional motorsports.

Ahead of the next round, the O’Reilly‑branded NASCAR series used Naval Base Coronado’s road course for a high‑intensity session, with Green setting the pace and several incidents punctuating the action.

NASCAR will stage a rare triple‑header at the Naval Base Coronado in San Diego, featuring the Cup, O’Reilly and Truck Series. Qualifying results see Magnussen, Johnson, Pardus and Perez leading their divisions.

An exploration of how NASCAR’s roots intertwine with the U.S. military, highlighting historic figures, ceremonial flyovers, and contemporary programs that honor service members.

From June 19‑21, 2026, NASCAR will race on a U.S. naval base for the first time, with Jimmie Johnson slated for his penultimate Cup start in a Carvana‑schemed car and a lineup that includes former Formula 1 driver Kevin Magnussen.

Official entry lists have been released for the first NASCAR race weekend at the 3.4‑mile Naval Base Coronado track, featuring notable debuts, veteran comebacks, and a historic venue.

NASCAR’s 2026 San Diego event will host 37 drivers, including Jesse Iwuji, Leland Honeyman and Austin Green, and will showcase all three national series on an active military base for the first time.

The Department of Veterans Affairs will begin accepting applications for its partial‑claim program on June 15, a move designed to give eligible service members a chance to prevent foreclosure on their homes. By allowing a temporary reduction in mortgage payments, the initiative aims to keep veterans and their families in their residences while they regain financial stability.

Carson Kvapil has navigated a whirlwind of team and car changes in 2026, climbing to eighth in the points standings while preparing to replace Myatt Snider in the No. 91 Chevrolet at Charlotte Motor Speedway.
On May 14, 2026, NEXCOM unveiled a NEX‑themed uniform and vehicle with NASCAR driver Lt. Cmdr. Jesse Iwuji, who will race a specially liveried Chevrolet Camaro SS on June 20, 2026, at Naval Base Coronado, California, as part of the Navy’s 250th birthday festivities.