CORONADO, Calif. (FOX 5/KUSI) — NASCAR unveiled the course layout and racetrack map for next year’s highly anticipated race weekend in America’s Finest City, where high-adrenaline excitement and patriotism will be set against the backdrop of San Diego’s stunning waterfront views.
The map and course layout were revealed on Tuesday in digital renderings of a challenging 16-turn, 3.4-mile street race circuit at Naval Base Coronado.
Highlights of the course include a sharp left-hand turn located between the docking location of two aircraft carriers (Turn 5, Carrier Corner), a series of turns that will challenge drivers toward the interior of the base (Turn 8, Coronado Chicane), and another challenging turn located near the north end of Runway 18/36 at Halsey Field (Turn 14, Runway Road).
The street course will also have a star-spangled backdrop in recognition of the 250th anniversary of the United States Navy, NASCAR stated.
Additionally, the start/finish line will be named in honor of Cmdr. Theodore Ellyson, whose training at North Island led to its eventual recognition as the “Birthplace of Naval Aviation.”
NASCAR San Diego Weekend presented by Anduril will kick off on Friday, June 19, 2026. Friday access will only be open to members of the U.S. Navy at Naval Base Coronado and a limited amount of Coronado residents.
Ticketholders from the general public are welcome to see the race June 20-21. Tickets can be purchased at NASCARSanDiego.com. The pre-sale window begins Oct. 23 and tickets will go on sale for the public on Nov. 7.