In celebration of the 250th anniversary of the United States Navy, NASCAR will once again forge the path forward for a unique motorsports experience, hosting a brand-new street race at Naval Base Coronado in San Diego.
“As part of our nation’s 250th anniversary, we are honored for NASCAR to join the celebration as we host our first street race at a military base, Naval Base Coronado,” said Ben Kennedy, EVP, Chief Venue & Racing Innovation Officer. “NASCAR San Diego Weekend will honor the Navy’s history and the men and women who serve as we take the best motorsports in the world to the streets of Naval Base Coronado.”
The event, which has been a rumored addition to the NASCAR National Series schedule for several months, will include the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series (Friday, June 19), the NASCAR Xfinity Series (Saturday, June 20), and the NASCAR Cup Series (Sunday, June 21).
“NASCAR embodies the very best of the American spirit through speed, precision, and an unyielding pursuit of excellence. Hosting a race aboard Naval Air Station North Island, the birthplace of naval aviation, it’s not just a historic first, it’s a powerful tribute to the values we share: grit, teamwork, and love of country,” said Secretary of the Navy John C. Phelan. “From the flight deck to the finish line, this collaboration reflects the operational intensity and unity of purpose that define both the United States Navy and NASCAR. We’re proud to open our gates to the American people, honor those who wear the uniform, and inspire the next generation to step forward and serve something greater than themselves.”
The official NASCAR San Diego street course layout will be unveiled in the near future.
Naval Base Coronado, known as the ‘West Coast Quarterdeck’, is a consortium of nine Navy installations stretching from San Clemente Island 50 miles off the coast of Long Beach, California, to the Mountain Warfar Trailing Facility 50 miles east of San Diego.
“As Commanding Officer of Naval Base Coronado and on behalf of the United States Navy, it’s an honor to partner with NASCAR at NAS North Island as part of our 250th anniversary celebration,” said Captain Loren Jacobi. “Hosting one of America’s premier motorsports events on this historic base reflects our partnership with the local community and our shared pride in the nation’s heritage. We are privileged to showcase the dedication of our Sailors alongside NASCAR’s finest as we celebrate our 250th anniversary.”
The Friday, June 19, 2026, event for the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series will mark the first-ever street course event for the series, while the NASCAR Cup Series and NASCAR Xfinity Series have spent the last three years running on the streets of Chicago — an event that was announced last week to be going on pause for 2026.
Amy Lupo has been named the President of NASCAR San Diego. Lupo has more than 25 years of success bringing incredible fan experiences to high-profile sporting events, and was instrumental in helping to put together the inaugural Clash at the LA Coliseum.
“This a huge win for San Diego and we are so grateful to NASCAR for their partnership,” said Mark Neville, CEO, Sports San Diego. “Without a doubt, the NASCAR San Diego Weekend will have a significant and favorable impact on San Diego’s tourism and hospitality industry. On top of that, being the first ever NASCAR race on an active military base is going to be quite the spectacle and you can’t beat Naval Base Coronado.”
In a press release Wednesday, NASCAR says that the remainder of the 2026 NASCAR Cup, Xfinity, and Craftsman Truck Series schedules will be announced at a later date.
