
NASCAR’s San Diego Street Race Sets Stage for Anduril 250 Showdown
The first NASCAR street race in San Diego will culminate with the Anduril 250 on Sunday, featuring a 16‑turn course that could reshape the championship picture.
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The first NASCAR street race in San Diego will culminate with the Anduril 250 on Sunday, featuring a 16‑turn course that could reshape the championship picture.

NASCAR returns to Southern California this weekend with a brand‑new street circuit, featuring favorite Shane van Gisbergen, veteran Denny Hamlin’s championship chase, and Kevin Magnussen’s NASCAR debut.

The weekend’s schedule, broadcast details, and entry list set the stage for a pivotal race that blends tradition with urban excitement.

The inaugural NASCAR weekend in San Diego features a major driver shake‑up, a temporary street‑course layout at Naval Base Coronado, and the debut of new teams and venues that promise fresh competition.

Jimmie Johnson, a seven‑time NASCAR Cup Series champion and co‑owner of Legacy Motor Club, is expanding his role in the sport by joining TNT Sports as a studio analyst for the 2026 In‑Season Challenge. His addition comes as the network builds a stronger NASCAR coverage team, featuring veteran voices such as Marty Smith and Jeff Burton.

Corey Heim’s strong Truck Series campaign will be interrupted by Jimmie Johnson’s surprise appearance, while the series heads to a new street circuit in San Diego before a pair of off‑weekends.

NASCAR's inaugural San Diego weekend will feature 111 entries across three series, highlighted by Kevin Magnussen's Cup debut, Jimmie Johnson's dual participation, and the return of veteran drivers.

TNT Sports expands its NASCAR coverage with Jimmie Johnson’s debut on June 28, adding veteran analysis and a new broadcast team.

NASCAR’s debut San Diego street race promises a technically demanding tripleheader that will test drivers, teams and tyres like never before.

TNT Sports announced Jimmie Johnson as a studio analyst for the In‑Season Challenge, debuting on June 28 at Sonoma Raceway. The move brings a championship pedigree to a broadcast lineup that also features Marty Smith, Dale Earnhardt Jr., Steve Letarte, Jamie McMurray and Jeff Burton.

A new partnership between Ford and NASCAR will bring the sport’s premier series to San Diego’s Naval Base Coronado in 2026, honoring the armed forces and raising funds for Blue Star Families.
NASCAR will hold its first race on an active U.S. military base at Naval Base Coronado, featuring a Ford‑sponsored event on Veterans Day 2026, a limited‑edition Super Duty package, and a concert by the Zac Brown Band.

The legendary driver turns his expertise to commentary, while also expanding his racing operations with Legacy Motor Club.

TNT Sports announced a lineup reshuffle for its second annual In‑Season Challenge, enlisting Jimmie Johnson as a studio analyst for three events and elevating Marty Smith to the host desk, as the network seeks to deepen fan engagement amid a 52 percent viewership surge.

TNT Sports announces a new analyst roster and hosting lineup for its In‑Season Challenge, highlighting Jimmie Johnson’s upcoming race coverage and Marty Smith’s expanded role.

NASCAR will hold its first ever race weekend at Naval Base Coronado in San Diego next year, featuring a star‑studded lineup and unprecedented military setting.

Three‑time winner Denny Hamlin heads into the inaugural Anduril 250, while Shane van Gisbergen and Ty Gibbs emerge as top contenders on the San Diego street circuit.

NASCAR announced the qualifying order for its inaugural race weekend at Naval Base Coronado, featuring a mix of veteran champions and newcomers, including Kevin Magnussen and Jimmie Johnson.

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.

TNT Sports will debut Jimmie Johnson as a NASCAR analyst on June 28 at Sonoma Raceway, while Marty Smith and Jeff Burton join the broadcast team for the upcoming races.

TNT Sports announces the addition of Jimmie Johnson to its NASCAR analyst roster, marking a key move in its coverage of the In‑Season Challenge, with races at Sonoma, North Wilkesboro and Indianapolis slated for live coverage.

Denny Hamlin’s third straight Pocono victory reshapes the points battle, while a Juneteenth paint scheme, a fiery wreck and a burger‑filled funeral add color to the sport’s recent narrative.

This weekend, NASCAR’s three national touring series will converge at the 3.4‑mile Naval Base Coronado in San Diego, California, featuring a stacked lineup of drivers, odds and broadcast details.

LEGACY MOTOR CLUB announced a partnership with Mayer, securing primary placement on the No. 42 Toyota Camry XSE driven by John Hunter Nemechek at Talladega Superspeedway for the 2027 NASCAR Cup Series.