NASCAR announces race on U.S. Naval base in Coronado scheduled for 2026
Briefly

NASCAR is returning to Southern California with a three-day series of races from June 19-21 at the U.S. Naval base in Coronado. This marks the first NASCAR event on an active military base. The race weekend will include a NASCAR Cup Series race, an Xfinity Series race, and a Craftsman Truck Series event. The event commemorates the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Navy. NASCAR's previous venue in Fontana was closed, and street racing on the temporary oval in the Coliseum has ended. This will be NASCAR's only street race in 2026.
NASCAR is hosting a three-day series of races from June 19-21 on the U.S. Naval base in Coronado, marking a return to Southern California after a year absence.
The Coronado race commemorates the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Navy and is the first NASCAR event to be run on an active military base.
Secretary of the Navy John C. Phelan stated that hosting a race aboard Naval Air Station North Island is a historic first and a tribute to shared values of teamwork and love of country.
This event will include an Xfinity Series race and a Craftsman Truck Series event, making it the only street race on NASCAR's schedule next year.
Read at Los Angeles Times
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