News Summary
San Diego will welcome its first NASCAR Weekend at Naval Base Coronado, featuring a challenging 16-turn, 3.4-mile street circuit. The event celebrates the U.S. Navy’s 250th anniversary and includes all major NASCAR series. Fans can look forward to thrilling races and unique views, including the military atmosphere from nearby aircraft carrier docks. The weekend kicks off with Navy Community Day and showcases the vibrant community’s support for motorsport and military heritage.
San Diego is set to host its inaugural NASCAR Weekend from June 19-21, 2026, featuring a newly unveiled street circuit that promises to bring exciting racing action to the city. The event, which will take place at Naval Base Coronado, aims to celebrate the U.S. Navy’s 250th anniversary, and the street circuit is designed to challenge the world’s most skilled drivers.
The 16-turn, 3.4-mile course will be the longest track on NASCAR’s 2026 schedule, offering unique challenges and thrilling moments as drivers navigate its twists and turns. This track layout includes a quick right turn right after the start, followed by two 90-degree left-hand turns that could lead to early-race drama. Notably, Turn 5, named “Carrier Corner,” is strategically situated between two aircraft carrier docking locations, providing captivating views for spectators.
The circuit follows the North San Diego Bay coastline, showcasing the city’s beautiful scenery as it winds through a series of technical corners, particularly at Coronado Corner at turn eight. As the racers approach Turn 14, dubbed “Runway Road,” spectators will experience the excitement of being near Halsey Field’s north runway, enhancing the military atmosphere of the event.
NASCAR San Diego Weekend will feature all three major NASCAR series: the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, NASCAR Xfinity Series, and NASCAR Cup Series. The racing schedule kicks off with Navy Community Day on Friday, June 19, which grants exclusive access to U.S. Navy personnel and select Coronado residents. The Craftsman Truck Series will hold its race that day, followed by the Xfinity Series on Saturday, and concluding with the main event, the Anduril 250 Race the Base, on Sunday.
This three-day racing extravaganza will not only provide thrilling competition but also place a strong emphasis on honoring military service. The circuit is part of NASCAR’s strategic plan to expand into urban markets, and early interest in ticket sales has been impressive, with fans actively placing deposits through NASCARSanDiego.com. The pre-sale window for ticket deposits opens on October 23, 2025, followed by general public ticket sales starting November 7, 2025.
Besides the competitive racing, the circuit layout promises stunning views of San Diego Bay and the downtown skyline. This unique urban racing experience is designed to engage fans and celebrate both motorsport and military heritage.
NASCAR San Diego President expressed enthusiasm about the course layout and the community’s support for the upcoming event. As the inaugural NASCAR Weekend approaches, expectations for a successful celebration of racing and the military community in San Diego continue to build.
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Additional Resources
- NASCAR: San Diego Race Course Revealed
- New York Times: NASCAR San Diego Race
- Fox 5 San Diego: NASCAR San Diego Course Map
- Wikipedia: NASCAR
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- Encyclopedia Britannica: NASCAR
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