News Summary
NASCAR is set to introduce a 3.4-mile street course at Naval Base Coronado in San Diego. This long-awaited race, a part of the celebrations for the U.S. Navy and the nation’s 250th anniversary, promises an exhilarating experience for drivers and fans. The highly anticipated Anduril 250 is scheduled for June 21, with ticket sales commencing in late 2025. The event signifies a commitment to honoring military service, featuring racing activities throughout the weekend, including Navy Community Day on June 19.
San Diego will soon host a groundbreaking event as NASCAR introduces a 3.4-mile, 16-turn street/road course on Naval Base Coronado. This exciting course, scheduled for the San Diego Weekend from June 19-21, 2026, will be part of a celebration marking both the 250th anniversary of the United States and the U.S. Navy.
This newly unveiled course will be the longest to appear on NASCAR’s 2026 schedule and the most extended in the Cup Series since the 4.066-mile Road America track hosted events in 2021 and 2022. Historically, the longest circuit in NASCAR was the 4.2-mile Daytona Beach Road Course, existing prior to Daytona International Speedway’s debut.
The Coronado layout features a multitude of design challenges for participants; nine of the turns are approximately 90 degrees. Among its signature elements, the course showcases a unique turn named “Carrier Corner,” located between two aircraft carrier docking sites along the scenic San Diego Bay. This combination of high-speed action and picturesque views is poised to create an exhilarating experience for both drivers and fans.
The main race of the event, titled the Anduril 250, is set for June 21, 2026, and rather than reflecting the race distance, the name celebrates the milestone anniversaries. Details regarding the Craftsman Truck Series race and the Xfinity Series race’s exact distance and lap counts are still pending.
Ticket sales for this highly anticipated event will kick off with presale options available starting October 23, 2025. General public sales will follow on November 7, 2025. Access to the race on June 19 will be restricted to Navy personnel and select Coronado residents. However, the general public will be welcome on June 20-21, expanding the event’s community engagement.
In terms of infrastructure, the Ellyson Start/Finish Line will be located on the west side of the base, along the Pacific Ocean. This area is named in honor of Commander Theodore Ellyson, recognized as Naval Aviator No. 1, adding a significant historic layer to the race’s context.
NASCAR has emphasized that the San Diego Weekend signifies a commitment to honoring military service, with Navy Community Day scheduled for June 19 to kick off the festivities. The weekend’s racing activities will feature the Truck Series on Friday, the Xfinity Series on Saturday, and the Cup Series on Father’s Day, June 21.
The development of this course involved crucial collaboration with iRacing, which played an integral role in the design process. The course layout utilizes existing tarmac and roads on the active military base, underscoring the unique setting of the event. Organizers anticipate the track will offer a challenging experience, combining both speed and strategic driving skills required to navigate its intricate design.
NASCAR officials have labeled this event as one of the most anticipated of 2026. The unveiling of the course layout and accompanying digital renderings has already begun to generate excitement among fans and the broader motorsport community.
As San Diego prepares for this unique motorsport event, it symbolizes not only a celebration of racing but also a tribute to the military and the rich history tied to the region.
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Additional Resources
- NASCAR: San Diego Race Course Revealed
- Google Search: NASCAR San Diego Race
- Racing America: Course Layout Unveiled
- Wikipedia: NASCAR
- Fox 5 San Diego: NASCAR San Diego Course Map
- Encyclopedia Britannica: NASCAR
- San Diego Union-Tribune: NASCAR Releases Course Design
- Google News: NASCAR 2026 Naval Base Coronado Race
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