October 22nd 2025

NASCAR unveils San Diego street course layout

NASCAR’s inaugural event in San Diego on Naval Base Coronado will feature a 16-turn course measuring 3.4 miles.

It will be the longest course on the 2026 schedule. The lap distance of the event is still to be determined, but NASCAR unveiled renderings of the course on Tuesday. NASCAR heads to San Diego for the first time June 19-21, 2026, with all three national series.

Course highlights:

The Ellyson Start/Finish Line: Named in honor of Commander Theodore Ellyson, Naval Aviator Number One. His training at North Island laid the foundation for its commissioning as a naval air station in 1917 and eventual recognition as the “Birthplace of Naval Aviation.”
Turn 5, Carrier Corner: This sharp left-hand turn is located between the docking location of two aircraft carriers.
Turn 8, Coronado Chicane: This begins a series of turns that will provide drivers with a steep challenge as they speed toward the interior of the base.
Turn 14, Runway Road: Aptly named, given it is located near the north end of Runway 18/36 at Halsey Field.

“It’s so exciting to finally share the street course layout and provide this first look for our long-time and new fans,” said NASCAR San Diego President Amy Lupo. “Anticipation for this event is already high, and we know this course layout will raise that level of excitement even higher. We can’t wait to see how the best drivers in the world meet this challenge, while celebrating America’s Navy.”

Friday of race weekend will be exclusive to members of the U.S. Navy at the base and a limited number of Coronado residents. The general public will be given access on Saturday and Sunday.

The pre-sale deposit for tickets begins Oct. 23, and tickets go on sale to the public on Nov. 7.

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