NASCAR doubles down on San Diego as military-base racing gets bigger
Naval Base Coronado is back in 2027, but San Diego is just the beginning of NASCAR’s plan to take stock car racing to military installations across America.
San Diego
The Restart That Broke San Diego’s Favorite
Shane van Gisbergen and Connor Zilisch had the speed to control Sunday. One crowded restart ended both of their afternoons.
Corey Heim Just Skipped the Waiting Line
Cup wins aren’t supposed to come in start No. 13, especially not in one of NASCAR’s biggest events. Corey Heim didn’t care.
One Final Lap Changed Everything for Austin Hill and RCR
Austin Hill chased down the leaders in the closing laps and delivered a win that hit harder than anyone expected.
Sam Mayer Sent the Field Into Turn 1 and the Wall Lost
A violent restart crash damaged 23 cars and forced NASCAR to replace part of the temporary barrier.
San Diego Street Course Strikes Back as Utility Cover Spoils Corey Day’s Day
A backup car, one opening lap and a utility cover launched into the grille made for another miserable Saturday.
Bell Returns To Coronado With One Goal: Don’t Undo The Healing
Christopher Bell says his broken wrist feels good. The concrete walls and tire barriers waiting around Coronado are another matter entirely.
Shane Van Gisbergen Does Shane Van Gisbergen Things, Wins San Diego Pole
Shane Van Gisbergen said the Coronado street course would be unpredictable. Then he went out and won pole anyway, because apparently uncertainty has limits.
Tyler Reddick has Stopped Looking in the Mirror and Started Looking for Denny Hamlin
A 100-point cushion has become a 19-point problem, and suddenly NASCAR’s points leader is talking less about winning and more about surviving.
Kevin Magnussen Brings Formula One Credentials to NASCAR’s School of Hard Knocks
The former Haas F1 driver makes his Cup Series debut Sunday knowing full well NASCAR racers don’t send polite warning letters.