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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.
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.
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.
Analyst Robert Criscola breaks down the odds for the debut Anduril 250, highlighting Ty Gibbs as a value pick to win, Michael McDowell’s Top 5 prospects and Kyle Larson’s edge over Connor Zilisch, while previewing the track’s demands and ideal weather conditions.
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.
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.
As the Cup Series rolls into San Diego, Denny Hamlin's recent dominance is expected to falter on the challenging Coronado Street Course, where Shane Van Gisbergen is the heavy favorite and newcomer Kevin Magnussen makes his debut.
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.
Shane van Gisbergen opens as the heavy favorite for the first NASCAR race on a street course at the Coronado Naval Base, where no driver has prior experience.
Drivers grapple with marbled surfaces and swift tire degradation, setting the stage for a strategically complex race.
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.
Danish racer Kevin Magnussen is set to make his NASCAR debut in the Trackhouse Racing No. 91 Chevrolet, drawing on a diverse motorsport background and the legacy of his father’s early stock‑car experience.
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth will serve as the honorary starter for the Anduril 250 NASCAR race at Naval Base Coronado, highlighting a weekend that blends motorsport with military pride.
Former F1 driver Kevin Magnussen is set to make his NASCAR debut in the Trackhouse Racing No. 91 Project 91 Chevrolet, citing family inspiration and guidance from Jenson Button as he prepares for limited practice.
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.
The inaugural NASCAR street race in San Diego challenges drivers with unprecedented grip variability, demanding precision and calculated aggression.
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.
Kyle Larson topped the practice session at Naval Base Coronado with a 2:16.588 lap, while Todd Gilliland and Ty Gibbs trailed. Shane van Gisbergen could only manage eighth, and rookie Kevin Magnussen finished 29th on his NASCAR Cup debut. Christopher Bell raced with a fractured wrist, and 18‑year‑old Brent Crews nearly matched his lap time in relief.
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.