NASCAR: Historic Race at Naval Base Coronado for the Navy’s 250th Anniversary

NASCAR Moves to Naval Base Coronado for a Historic Race

NASCAR has announced a significant change to its schedule for next year. The auto racing series will move to Naval Base Coronado in Southern California, replacing the event that was held in downtown Chicago. This decision will allow NASCAR to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States Navy, hosting the three national series over a three-day weekend, from June 19-21.

“As part of our nation’s 250th anniversary, we are honored that NASCAR will join the celebration by hosting our first street race on a military base, Naval Base Coronado,” said Ben Kennedy, NASCAR executive vice president and director of racing innovation and venues, in a statement.

Ben Kennedy, NASCAR executive vice president

The race in San Diego will honor the history of the Navy and the men and women who serve, bringing the best of world motorsport to the streets of Naval Base Coronado.

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NASCAR will hold a street race on Naval Base Coronado in Southern California next June as a replacement for its downtown Chicago event. pic.twitter.com/e1QGk6o1uR

— NASCAR on NBC (@NASCARonNBC) November 28, 2023

This will be the second street race in NASCAR history, after the one in Chicago, and the first on an active military base. The circuit design is not yet complete, but it is expected to be around 3 miles long. Moving to the San Diego area does not rule out a possible return to Chicago, where NASCAR will maintain an office and seek to return, possibly in 2027. Amy Lupo, who has been with the series since 2021 and helped launch the Coliseum event, has been named president of the race. Lupo spent more than 20 years expanding the X Games when she lived in San Diego early in her career and currently resides in Southern California.