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NASCAR’s Truck Series returned to the challenging San Diego Street Course for the Navy 250, where a late‑stage battle saw Layne Riggs take the checkered flag after overtaking Tyler Reif, while the event was defined by extensive carnage and a packed field of competitors.
Drivers grapple with marbled surfaces and swift tire degradation, setting the stage for a strategically complex race.
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.
The 3.4‑mile track at Naval Base Coronado hosted a dramatic 35‑driver NASCAR Truck Series race, where Layne Riggs captured Stage 1, Stage 2 and the overall win, while Parker Kligerman took Stage 2 and a host of crashes reshaped the running order.
Layne Riggs overcame fuel shortages and a chaotic late‑race scramble to win the Navy 250, while Jimmie Johnson’s first Truck start in 17 years concluded in a spin‑filled 30th‑place finish.
The June 19 Navy 250 delivered a dramatic overtime finish, with Layne Riggs edging past Tyler Reif on the final lap while veterans Jimmie Johnson and Jamie McMurray faced setbacks.
Danish racer Kevin Magnussen is set to make his NASCAR Cup Series debut in the Anduril 250 at Naval Base Coronado, bringing a decade of Formula 1 experience and a family racing legacy to American stock‑car competition.
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.
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.
Kaden Honeycutt secured pole position for the Navy 250 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race at Naval Base Coronado, with Jimmie Johnson set to start fourth.
Kaden Honeycutt posted a 2:14.782 lap to claim pole position for the NASCAR Truck Series event at Naval Base Coronado, while Christian Eckes and Stewart Friesen suffered significant damage and several trucks were forced out.
The 2026 NASCAR Truck Series will hold its 13th race of the season in San Diego, featuring a two‑group qualifying format that determines the starting grid for the Navy 250.
NASCAR will bring its Truck Series to San Diego for the first time in 2026, using a two‑group, single‑round qualifying system that determines starting positions based on lap time.
Championship leader Layne Riggs prepares for a pivotal showdown at the new Qualcomm Circuit, where Jimmie Johnson and Jamie McMurray make surprising returns.
The Senate recognized Kyle Busch's 234 wins and his impact on the sport, while his family and the NASCAR community mourn and celebrate his memory.
Practice at the San Diego naval base saw Layne Riggs set the fastest lap, while several drivers incurred wall contact, with the second session’s results still forthcoming.
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.
The NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series will race at the Naval Base Coronado near San Diego on June 19, showcasing veteran driver Jimmie Johnson and a new free‑agent entry by Jamie McMurray, broadcast on FS1 and streamed via FUBO.
NASCAR's inaugural street race weekend in San Diego features a 3.4‑mile course on Naval Base Coronado, with the Anduril 250 as the main event. Denny Hamlin arrives on a hot streak, but the challenging course may level the field. Shane van Gisbergen, dominant on road courses, is a key contender. Other notable drivers include Tyler Reddick, Chase Elliott, and Jimmie Johnson, who will race in his hometown. The event includes practice and qualifying sessions leading up to the Sunday race.
Jimmie Johnson, a seven‑time NASCAR Cup Series champion, is set to race in his hometown while co‑owning Legacy Motor Club, adding a personal dimension to the inaugural Andruil 250 street event at Naval Base Coronado.
The NASCAR San Diego Weekend at Naval Base Coronado will blend high‑octane racing with a tribute to the U.S. Navy, featuring a unique road course and a roster of top drivers.