
NASCAR Brings Cup Series to San Diego in 2026
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.
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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.

For the first time, NASCAR will race on a U.S. Navy installation in California. The event, part of the Navy's 250th‑anniversary celebrations, showcases a custom 3.4‑mile circuit and highlights the service's legacy through sport.
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.

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.

A high‑speed shakedown on Naval Base Coronado saw Kyle Larson set the fastest lap, with a full field of 39 drivers turning early laps that promise a competitive showdown.

NASCAR’s upcoming West Coast weekend at Naval Base Coronado features a brand-new 3.4-mile circuit, a full schedule of practices and races, and broadcast coverage across multiple networks, while Tyler Reddick leads the Cup point standings.

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 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.

A look at the latest roster moves, from Josh Berry’s exit to rising talents stepping into new rides.

NASCAR's In-Season Challenge is back for a second year, featuring a 32-driver, single-elimination format that will crown a $1 million champion at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on July 26.

The second edition of NASCAR's In‑Season Challenge begins in two weeks at Sonoma Raceway, where the bracket will be set by the latest Cup Series standings after Pocono.

NASCAR introduced a five‑week, single‑elimination bracket in 2025 that rewards the champion with $1 million, while the 2026 edition expands to new venues and seeds teams by current standings.

The 2026 NASCAR In-Season Challenge will feature head-to-head races across five venues, culminating in a $1 million award for the champion.

The upcoming Anduril 250 race at Naval Base Coronado will feature a 39‑driver field, highlighted by notable entries and a potential replacement for Christopher Bell due to injury.

NASCAR is poised to make history with its first points‑paying race on an active U.S. military installation, featuring a unique street circuit, a tribute to fallen service members, and a Father’s Day backdrop.
NASCAR’s second annual In-Season Challenge will unfold from June 28 through July 26, pitting the 32 drivers who sit highest in the Cup Series standings against one another in a knockout format. The tournament is structured around five distinct venues, each chosen to test different skill sets, from high‑speed ovals to technical road courses. The prize on offer is substantial: the champion of the bracket will walk away with a $1 million payout, a figure that underscores the series’ intent to blend competition with a tangible financial incentive for drivers and teams. Among the storylines generating the most buzz is the early‑round clash between veteran Denny Hamlin and up‑and‑coming Ty Dillon. Hamlin entered the event on a three‑race winning streak, yet last year’s edition saw Dillon pull off an upset that sent Hamlin home earlier than expected, a result that adds a layer of intrigue to their upcoming encounter. The schedule’s diversity is another focal point. Competitors will travel from the historic banks of Indianapolis to the scenic turns of Sonoma, from the thunderous roar of Chicagoland to the tight, tactical layout of North Wilkesboro, and finally to the iconic Brickyard for the championship race, where the final showdown will decide the million‑dollar winner.

NASCAR’s new bracket competition begins June 28 at Sonoma and will culminate in a $1 million prize at Indianapolis, featuring a slate of seeded matchups across the season

The 2026 NASCAR In-Season Challenge will feature a 32‑driver bracket, beginning at Sonoma Raceway and ending at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, with Ty Gibbs defending a $1 million title.

Tyler Reddick maintains the top spot in the Cup Series standings, but Denny Hamlin's recent surge narrows the gap, while a cluster of contenders jostle just outside the Chase cutline.

Tyler Reddick still tops the Cup Series standings, but Denny Hamlin's recent surge has narrowed the gap, setting up a fierce chase for the playoff cutoff.

Denny Hamlin's four consecutive wins have erased much of Tyler Reddick's championship advantage, while Austin Cindric clings to a precarious bubble and the field prepares for an unprecedented street course at Naval Base Coronado.

Denny Hamlin won the Pocono Cup race, cutting his deficit to points leader Tyler Reddick, while a Lap‑46 crash involving several top drivers altered the standings.
Denny Hamlin's third consecutive victory at Pocono brings him within 19 points of points leader Tyler Reddick, while a lap‑46 crash involving several top drivers reshuffles the standings and heightens the stakes for the upcoming Chase.