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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.
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.
Daniel Dye’s 29th‑place run at Pocono marks the team’s second‑best finish of the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season, while upcoming races at Indianapolis, Daytona and Talladega promise further challenges for the young driver.
The San Diego Street Course lived up to its reputation for difficulty, producing a chaotic battle that saw Layne Riggs claim 65 points and 10 stage points after a late‑race pass on Tyler Reif.
Beard Motorsports was removed from the season‑opening Daytona 500 due to a technical infraction and has not competed in a Cup Series race since October, marking the longest hiatus since 2020.
The Cup Series will make its first ever appearance at the brand‑new Qualcomm Circuit in San Diego this Sunday, featuring 39 cars, notable driver returns and a live stream on Amazon Prime Video at 4:00 p.m. ET.
The debut of a 3.4‑mile street circuit at Naval Air Station North Island sparked a chaotic race, featuring practice damage, a surprise lead by Jimmie Johnson, and Layne Riggs' triumphant overtime victory.
The final race of the Anduril 250 series will take place at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, using NASCAR's standard road course qualifying format and streaming live on Amazon Prime Video.
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.