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Shane van Gisbergen qualified first for the inaugural NASCAR race at Naval Base Coronado, posting a 2:14.788 lap that left him dissatisfied despite the record. With tire wear expected to reshape the competition, the field includes several winless drivers and notable starts from Ryan Blaney to Jimmie Johnson.
NASCAR returns to Southern California with a street race on Coronado Island, featuring a unique broadcast from the USS Carl Vinson and challenging turns that have drivers like Ryan Blaney and Chris Buescher buzzing.
Shane van Gisbergen secured pole position with a 134.788‑second lap, edging out Carson Hocevar while Chevrolet and Ford led the qualifying order. The race will test tire wear and strategic nuance on a narrow, fast‑wearing street circuit.
Shane van Gisbergen, a six‑win‑in‑seven road‑course performer, rejects the community’s prediction of him as the clear favorite for the upcoming Naval Base Coronado event, emphasizing respect for rivals and the inherent uncertainty of NASCAR racing.
Shane van Gisbergen will lead the grid for the inaugural NASCAR event at Naval Base Coronado, just outside San Diego, after posting a blistering lap of 2 minutes, 14.788 seconds on the 16‑turn, 3.4‑mile street circuit. The New Zealander’s effort not only secured pole position but also established a new track record, underscoring the challenge of the layout.
Shane van Gisbergen claimed pole position for the inaugural NASCAR race at Naval Base Coronado near San Diego, posting a lap time of 2 minutes and 14.788 seconds. While celebrating the achievement, he expressed dissatisfaction with his performance and outlined his ambition to secure his eighth Cup victory on a road or street course, tying with Chase Elliott among active drivers.
Qualifying at San Diego’s Naval Base Coronado saw Shane van Gisbergen take pole, with Kevin Harvick’s podcast backing him as the -145 favorite, while analyst Kaitlyn Vincie and co‑host Mamba Smith weighed in with contrasting picks.
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.
NASCAR is set to make a historic return to Southern California with a street race on Coronado Island, a 16‑turn, 3.4‑mile circuit on a military base. The event will be broadcast live from the USS Carl Vinson, showcase new driver line‑ups, and test the limits of the Next Gen car.
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.
NASCAR returns to Southern California for a street race on Coronado Island near the USS Carl Vinson, introducing a unique layout, new drivers, and broadcast innovations while reshaping future schedule plans.
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.
Shane van Gisbergen secured the pole position with an average speed of 90.809 mph for the inaugural NASCAR Cup Series race at Naval Base Coronado, setting the stage for a weekend that blends historic venue legacy with a fresh chapter in the sport.
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.
NASCAR will debut at Naval Base Coronado on June 20, 2026, for the Anduril 250, a street‑course race that weaves around a U.S. Naval base and the San Diego bay, with analysts favoring Shane van Gisbergen while Tyler Reddick and Kyle Larson loom as contenders.
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.
Brent Crews takes the pole for the United Rentals Driven to Serve 250 at Naval Base Coronado on June 20. The race will be broadcast on the CW Network and streamed on Fubo and NASCAR.com.
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.