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Course of action: How Naval Base Coronado evolved into NASCAR’s newest track

NASCAR launched its first purpose-designed street circuit at Naval Base Coronado in June 2026. The 3.4-mile course features 16 turns and integrates the base's airfield and roads. The event includes the Cup Series Anduril 250 Race the Base alongside the Craftsman Truck and O'Reilly Auto Parts series.

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Added details on the track's 16-turn layout, the two-year planning period, and the specific name of the Cup Series event.

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  1. NASCAR Debuts First Active Military Base Track at Naval Base Coronado

    NASCAR launched its first purpose-designed street circuit at Naval Base Coronado in June 2026. The 3.4-mile course features 16 turns and integrates the base's airfield and roads. The event includes the Cup Series Anduril 250 Race the Base alongside the Craftsman Truck and O'Reilly Auto Parts series.

    What's confirmed:

    • The Coronado Street Course is a 3.4-mile layout with 16 turns located at Naval Base Coronado.
    • NASCAR spent more than two years working with the U.S. Navy to develop the track.
    • The event features the NASCAR Cup Series Anduril 250 Race the Base, the O'Reilly Auto Parts series, and the Craftsman Truck Series.
    • The race debuted in June 2026.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • The success of the Coronado and Chicago street races may lead NASCAR to seek more unconventional locations.
    • The San Diego event could open the door for more races at military installations and temporary street courses.
    • NASCAR COO Ben Kennedy is evaluating the future of the San Diego street race.
    confidence 95%

  2. NASCAR Debuts First Active Military Base Track at Naval Base Coronado

    NASCAR is hosting its first-ever races on an active military base during a three-day event at Naval Base Coronado. The competition features a 3.4-mile temporary road course and celebrates the 250th birthday of the Navy and the nation. The weekend includes races for the Craftsman Truck Series, O'Reilly Auto Parts series, and the Cup Series.

    What's confirmed:

    • The race takes place on a 3.4-mile, 16-turn temporary road course at Naval Base Coronado.
    • This event marks the first time NASCAR has raced on an active military base.
    • The racing weekend includes the Craftsman Truck Series, O'Reilly Auto Parts series, and the Anduril 250 Cup race.
    • The collaboration between the U.S. Navy and NASCAR took two years of planning.
    • The event celebrates the 250th birthday of the United States and the Navy.
    • Shane van Gisbergen took the pole position with a lap time of 2 minutes, 14.788 seconds.
    confidence 100%