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NASCAR will hold first street race on active military base at Naval Base Coronado
SAN DIEGO COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, JUL 22 – The three-day event will feature NASCAR's top three series and honor the U.S. Navy's 250th anniversary with a new 3-mile street course on a historic naval installation.
- NASCAR will hold a race weekend at Naval Base Coronado during the 2026 season, marking the first NASCAR race in San Diego.
- Ben Kennedy stated it is a special way to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Navy and the country.
- Secretary of the Navy John C. Phelan called the event a powerful tribute to values like grit and teamwork.
- The race is scheduled for June 21, 2026, and will be the first NASCAR event on an active military base.
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