After it was introduced that the Chicago Avenue Race will not return in 2026, NASCAR has discovered its subsequent metropolis to host a road race in.
Naval Base Coronado, situated simply exterior San Diego, will host the NASCAR Nationwide Collection in June 2026. The race coincides with the 250th birthday of the USA Navy.
The race weekend will happen from June 19-21 and can characteristic the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Collection, NASCAR Xfinity Collection and NASCAR Cup Collection.
“As a part of our nation’s 250th anniversary, we’re honored for NASCAR to hitch the celebration as we host our first road race at a army base, Naval Base Coronado,” mentioned Ben Kennedy, EVP, Chief Venue & Racing Innovation Officer, in a press release. “NASCAR San Diego Weekend will honor the Navy’s historical past and the women and men who function we take one of the best motorsports on the earth to the streets of Naval Base Coronado.”
The race would be the first time that NASCAR has ever raced on an energetic army base.
“NASCAR embodies the easiest of the American spirit by velocity, precision and an unyielding pursuit of excellence. Internet hosting a race aboard Naval Air Station North Island, the birthplace of naval aviation, it’s not only a historic first, it’s a robust tribute to the values we share: grit, teamwork and love of nation,” mentioned Secretary of the Navy John C. Phelan in a press release. “From the flight deck to the end line, this collaboration displays the operational depth and unity of function that outline each the USA Navy and NASCAR. We’re proud to open our gates to the American individuals, honor those that put on the uniform, and encourage the subsequent era to step ahead and serve one thing higher than themselves.”
NASCAR commissioner Steve Phelps had beforehand been tight-lipped on the opportunity of NASCAR coming to San Diego, however it’s now a completed deal.
