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With Justin Allgaier leading the standings and Brent Crews eyeing a value pick, the inaugural road‑course layout at Naval Base Coronado promises a volatile race where experience on twisty tracks could tip the balance.
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.
Justin Allgaier tops the points standings with 842 points and five victories, aiming for a third consecutive triumph at the first United Rentals Driven to Serve 250 event in San Diego, California.
In a recent podcast, Dale Earnhardt Jr. floated the idea of racing at Daytona again if the sport adopts a more exciting package, recalling his 2001 triumphs and drawing parallels to Simon Pagenaud’s Indy 500 strategy. The conversation comes as his team, JR Motorsports, secures new sponsorship and hires experienced crew chief Rodney Childers, signaling a push toward the Cup Series.
The upcoming San Diego Street Course event will feature a blend of series, top drivers and rare appearances, marking a new chapter for NASCAR in the region.
Defending NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series champion Jesse Love is set to join Wood Brothers Racing in 2027, bringing a record of early championships and Xfinity rookie success to one of NASCAR’s most storied teams.
NASCAR will race in San Diego for the first time ever with a street course event at Naval Base Coronado. The 3.4‑mile temporary circuit with 16 turns will be built on Naval Air Station North Island. Sheldon Creed enters the weekend fourth in the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series standings. Sam Mayer has back‑to‑back top‑five finishes at Nashville and Pocono. Cole Custer’s Naval squadron pairing this weekend is Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron Four (HSC‑4). Custer has made one career NASCAR Cup Series start on a street course, finishing 33rd last season at the Chicago Street Course. Creed is set to make his fourth career street course start in the O’Reilly Series this Saturday in San Diego. Mayer is in line for his fourth career street course start in the O’Reilly Series this weekend. Haas Factory Team had a strong weekend at Pocono, earning two top‑five finishes in Saturday’s O’Reilly Series race. Cole Custer charged from the rear of the field to 12th on Saturday and ran inside the top 10 briefly in Sunday’s Cup Series race.
NASCAR’s inaugural street‑course event at San Diego’s Naval Base Coronado will blend military heritage with high‑octane competition, featuring Chevrolet’s unbeaten streak and the debut of Trackhouse Racing’s PROJECT91 with Kevin Magnussen.
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.
Jesse Love, the 2025 O'Reilly Auto Parts Series champion, has signed with Wood Brothers Racing to drive the No. 21 Ford in the 2027 NASCAR Cup Series.
Jesse Love will take over the iconic No. 21 Ford for Wood Brothers Racing in the 2027 Cup Series, bringing a rapid‑rise résumé and a lifelong ambition to the seat.
A weekend at Pocono Raceway saw unexpected top‑10 finishes from Ross Chastain, Anthony Alfredo and Jason Kitzmiller, highlighting the rising competitiveness of Trackhouse Racing, Viking Motorsports and CR7 Motorsports.
NASCAR will host a three‑race weekend in Coronado featuring the Navy 250, United Rentals Driven To Serve 250 and the Anduril 250, highlighting manufacturer line‑ups, points leaders and a slate of veteran drivers.
Denny Hamlin’s latest triumph at Pocono Raceway marks his eighth career win at the track, tying historic records and reinforcing his team’s dominance, while he balances a demanding schedule with a personal journey that includes a recent family tragedy and a planned exit from full‑time competition.
Christopher Bell escaped a violent crash at Michigan with a broken wrist but still competed at Pocono. The incident has ignited a safety review across NASCAR, with drivers inspecting gear and chassis. Meanwhile, Josh Berry will not return to Wood Brothers Racing in 2027, and veteran co‑owner Dennis Reinbold has died.
Denny Hamlin’s recent victory and the track’s sold‑out crowds have reignited calls for a second Cup Series event at Pocono, a notion echoed by Joey Logano, Justin Allgaier and others, while NASCAR ponders the scheduling fit.
The weekend features the Navy 250, United Rentals Driven To Serve 250 and the Anduril 250, each with its own schedule, manufacturers and contenders.
Justin Allgaier's fifth victory of the season at Pocono Raceway secures a mathematically guaranteed playoff spot, placing him well ahead of rivals with only seven races left in the regular season.
Justin Allgaier clinches his fifth win of the 2026 NASCAR O'Reilly Series at Pocono, securing a Chase spot and extending his lead in the championship.
Justin Allgaier won the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series race at Pocono Raceway, leading 35 laps and securing his first victory at the track while setting a new benchmark for lead changes.
A dramatic opening lap crash at Pocono saw title contenders Corey Day and Jesse Love eliminated after just one corner, each walking away with a single point. The series now heads to a new street course in San Diego.
Justin Allgaier captured his maiden win at Pocono Raceway, a performance that underscored his 250‑point lead and secured a spot in the upcoming playoffs.
Justin Allgaier secured his second victory of the season at Pocono Raceway, defeating a competitive field that included William Byron. Brent Crews finished second, and Dale Earnhardt Jr. was present for the post‑race festivities. The event set new records for lead changes and cautions, with several cars failing to finish.
A chaotic opening lap saw Corey Day and Jesse Love collide, while Justin Allgaier captured his maiden O’Reilly Series triumph amid a tightly contested points battle.