San Diego to host NASCAR race in Navy Base Coronado in 2026

with Chicago Street Course is not returning to schedule next yearNASCAR required a new street course event, and they found it.

Chicago will be replaced by a completely new program in San Diego, with all three national divisions replaced with racing in Naval Base Coronado. While Chicago occurred in the weekend of July, the race is scheduled for the weekend of June 19-21.

“As part of the 250th anniversary of our country, we are honored to attend the celebration for NASCAR as we host our first road race in a military base, Naval Base Koronado,” said “Ben Kennedy, EVP, main place and racing innovation officer. “NASCAR San Diego weekend will honor the history of the Navy and men and women that we take the world’s best motoristsports to the streets of Navy Base Koronado.”

Racing at an active military base

According to NASCAR, it will be the first cup race held at an active military base. It will also be a one -year deal. The official layout has not yet been revealed, but IRACING helped NASCAR develop a street course. The race also comes just two weeks before the 250th anniversary of the formation of the United States.

Navy Secretary John C. “NASCAR is the best symbol of American feeling through an uncontrolled discovery of speed, accuracy and excellence,” Falal’s secretary said. “Navy Air Station North Island, birthplace of Navy Aviation, it is not only a historical tribute, it is only a historical tribute, it is a powerful tribute to the values that we share: this is a powerful tribute: from the finish line to the finish line, this cooperation, this cooperation, the Navy reflects the Navy of the United States. Proud to open your gates, respect those who wear uniforms, and motivate the next generation to move forward and serve more by themselves. ”

Added Captain Loren Jacobi added: “It is an honor to partner with NAS NASCAR in NAS North Island as part of our 250th anniversary ceremony. We celebrate our 250th anniversary.

This will also mark the return of the NASCAR Cup series in Southern California, as the last points of reward in 2023 were now on the demolished auto club speedway. He also ran in the La Memorial Collazium for the pre-seasons clash, but the venture ended after the 2024 season.