Drivers, teams savor first taste of Coronado course as on-track activity looms
NASCAR prepares for a historic first street race on a military base at Naval Base Coronado in San Diego.
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The brief
NASCAR is launching the Anduril 250 at the Qualcomm Circuit on Naval Base Coronado. The event marks the first time the series has held a street race on a military base. In preparation for the event, NASCAR has increased the tire allotment for the Cup race.
Coverage from The New York Times, NBC 7 San Diego, and fox5sandiego.com emphasizes the logistical impact on the region, warning of heavy traffic and a surge of visitors to Coronado. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is scheduled to serve as the honorary starter, waving the green flag for the race. Attention now turns to on-track activity, including qualifying orders for the Cup and Truck Series.
Field Level Media identifies Shane van Gisbergen as a heavy favorite, though van Gisbergen has noted the Coronado streets will be tough to navigate.
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Quick answers
Where is the race taking place?
The race is being held at the Qualcomm Circuit on Naval Base Coronado in San Diego.
Who is the honorary starter for the event?
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will serve as the honorary starter and wave the green flag.
What logistical warnings have been issued for the area?
NBC 7 San Diego and other outlets are warning of heavy traffic and urging attendees to plan ahead due to an expected surge of visitors.
Coverage (26)
- NASCAR increases tire allotment for San Diego Cup race Jayski · 34d ago
- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to be honorary starter at NASCAR event on Naval Base Coronado San Diego Union-Tribune · 34d ago
- Qualifying orders for 2026 Naval Base Coronado weekend NASCAR.com · 34d ago
- NASCAR weekend expected to bring surge of visitors to Coronado cbs8.com · 34d ago
- Defense secretary to serve as honorary starter for San Diego NASCAR race fox5sandiego.com · 34d ago
- What to know about NASCAR’s historic San Diego race on Naval Base Coronado The New York Times · 34d ago
- Inside NASCAR's first street race on a military base, at Naval Base Coronado NBC 7 San Diego · 34d ago
- NASCAR San Diego reveals star-studded lineup of pre-race guests for O’Reilly race Jayski · 34d ago
- NASCAR San Diego weekend: TV and streaming details for fans fox5sandiego.com · 34d ago
- Expect heavy traffic around San Diego NASCAR weekend NBC 7 San Diego · 34d ago
- Naval Base Coronado weekend: Key info, links, results NASCAR.com · 34d ago
- Shane van Gisbergen heavy favorite at inaugural San Diego road race Field Level Media · 34d ago
- 2026 NASCAR Cup Series Anduril 250 at Naval Base Coronado Paint Schemes Jayski · 34d ago
- SVG: Coronado streets will 'be tough to navigate' Yahoo Sports · 34d ago
- NASCAR San Diego weekend revs up at Naval Base Coronado 10News.com · 34d ago
- NASCAR San Diego weekend attendees urged to plan ahead for crowded Coronado race NBC 7 San Diego · 34d ago
- NASCAR San Diego: Qualcomm Circuit ready for historic race fox5sandiego.com · 34d ago
- Naval Base Coronado weekend: Key info, links, results NASCAR.com · 34d ago
- 2026 Naval Base Coronado pit stall assignments NASCAR.com · 34d ago
- Pete Hegseth will wave green flag for NASCAR Cup race at Naval Base Coronado Yahoo Sports · 34d ago
- San Diego Street Course awaits O’Reilly Auto Parts Series stars Jayski · 34d ago
- Pete Hegseth to waive green flag at NASCAR’s race on Naval Base Coronado USA Today · 34d ago
- Racing On A Naval Base Presents Unique Challenge For NASCAR Drivers FOX Sports · 34d ago
- NASCAR announces distinguished military and civic leaders for pre-race ceremonies at the Navy 250 Jayski · 34d ago
- NASCAR qualifying order for Truck Series at San Diego in June 2026 Yahoo Sports · 34d ago
- Drivers, teams savor first taste of Coronado course as on-track activity looms NASCAR.com · 34d ago
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