San Diego is about as military as a military town can get. From the Naval Aviators on Coronado’s North Island, to the SEALs on the Silver Strand, to the home of the largest naval fleet in the world, and of course, those crazy Marines, NASCAR found a perfect spot to run a race while honoring the military.

Plenty of changes and a few surprises, as NASCAR unveils its 2026 schedules for Cup, O'Reilly Auto Parts Series and Craftsman Truck Series.

Two years ago, NASCAR assigned Ben Kennedy the task of addressing two items on the stock car racing wish list — adding a Southern California race and staging a race on a military base. Kennedy, the great-grandson of NASCAR founder Bill France Sr. and NASCAR’s chief venue and racing innovation officer, found the answer to both needs with one site.

St. Petersburg will enter the Craftsman Truck Series schedule in 2026, bringing street-course racing to the circuit; details.

NASCAR announced Thursday that defense products company Anduril will be the presenting sponsor of the inaugural weekend in San Diego as well as the entitlement sponsor of the Cup Series race.

It’s expected that the 2026 NASCAR schedule will come this week. However, we have come to know of some changes ahead of time, from the addition of the San Diego street course to Homestead-Miami Speedway hosting championship weekend.

Jordan Bianchi of The Athletic recently dismissed the uncertainty regarding Iowa Speedway's place on the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series schedule.

Experience the first Cup Series San Diego street race at Naval Base Coronado, June 19-21, 2026, celebrating US Navy's 250th anniversary.