
Jimmie Johnson Returns Home to Race on an Active Military Base
Seven‑time NASCAR champion Jimmie Johnson races at Naval Base Coronado, blending hometown pride with military tradition while eyeing future ventures.
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Seven‑time NASCAR champion Jimmie Johnson races at Naval Base Coronado, blending hometown pride with military tradition while eyeing future ventures.

Layne Riggs secured his fourth win of the season and ninth career triumph in the first Navy 250 NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series race, edging out Tyler Reif on the last lap amid a chaotic finish.

Shane van Gisbergen secured the pole position for Sunday’s NASCAR race at Naval Base Coronado, with Connor Zilisch joining him on the front row amid a challenging street circuit that tested the entire field.

Shane van Gisbergen claimed his sixth career pole and second of the 2026 season at Naval Base Coronado, brushing the wall twice yet still outpacing his rivals.

Shane van Gisbergen grabs pole for the first ever Cup Series race at Naval Base Coronado, setting the stage for a historic weekend in San Diego.

Shane van Gisbergen secured his sixth career pole position with a 2:14.788 lap, praising his Red Bull Chevrolet and the Trackhouse Racing team. The starting lineup features notable performances from Ryan Blaney, Tyler Reddick and others, while Christopher Bell’s injury adds uncertainty.

The upcoming NASCAR Cup Series event at Naval Base Coronado in San Diego will feature a $11.85 million purse, three stages, and a televised broadcast on June 21, 2026. Qualifying results determine the starting grid, with Shane van Gisbergen on pole, while Tyler Reddick leads the championship.

NASCAR will debut a standard road‑course qualifying format for its first Cup Series race at the Qualcomm Circuit in San Diego, California, broadcasting live on Amazon Prime Video.

The Cup Series will hold its qualifying session for the Anduril 250 at 2:30 p.m. ET, with the starting lineup for the San Diego Street Course race to be set based on the results.
Shane van Gisbergen secured pole position with a lap of 2:14.788, edging out Carson Hocevar by 0.15 seconds. The race, set for June 21 on the Naval Base Coronado street circuit, will be streamed live on Amazon Prime Video with additional coverage on HBO Max and NASCAR.com.

Shane van Gisbergen claimed pole position with a 2:14.788 lap, heading a mixed grid of veterans and rising talents at the Naval Base Coronado event.

Jimmie Johnson’s comeback to the Truck Series ignites discussion about generational changes in respect and aggression on the track.

The 2026 Andruil 250 will mark the first Cup Series race in San Diego, featuring a unique group‑based qualifying format that will set the starting grid.

Jimmie Johnson’s return to the Craftsman Truck Series after a 17‑year hiatus revealed both his enduring skill and a growing concern over changing attitudes on the track.
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.