Naval Base Coronado

Kevin Magnussen will compete in the NASCAR Cup Series for the first time, piloting the No. 91 Qualcomm Chevrolet at the historic race on Naval Base Coronado. First Cup Race on a Military Base The event marks the inaugural NASCAR Cup Series contest on an active military installation, drawing 39 entries onto the 3.4‑mile street […]

General Motors is wrapping up a new driver‑in‑the‑loop simulation of the San Diego street course before the race weekend. Building a virtual baseline GM’s simulation team, led by Keith Rodden, receives a base map of the finished track from rFactor months in advance. rFactor scans every surface, wall, and roadside marker, creating a first‑pass digital terrain […]

NASCAR will debut the Anduril 250 on a 3.4‑mile temporary street circuit inside Naval Base Coronado, marking the first Cup Series event on an active military installation. Track Blueprint Qualcomm Circuit, measuring 3.4 miles (5.472 km), features 19 turns, a new chicane preceding the final corner, and lap times expected between 2 min 10 s and 2 min 15 s. The layout includes rough […]

Trackhouse Racing will dominate the San Diego street race as Shane van Gisbergen launches his No. 97 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 in an all‑silver Red Bull livery. Trackhouse Racing Eyes San Diego Victory The newly created 3.4‑mile event at Naval Base Coronado will feature a course that has already tested Cup drivers on tight corners and high straights. Van Gisbergen […]

Brad Keselowski warned that the upcoming NASCAR Cup Series race at Naval Base Coronado will be a “survival race,” a sentiment echoed by most drivers about the city’s new street course. Track dynamics: size, speed, and unpredictability The 3.4‑mile circuit, twice the length of Downtown Chicago’s 2.1‑mile layout, blends high‑speed straights with abrupt braking zones […]