The world of NASCAR will experience a historic moment this weekend with the celebration of the first race at the active military base of Naval Base Coronado. The new urban circuit of 3.4 miles promises to be a unique challenge for drivers in an environment never seen before in this competition.
Driver Shane van Gisbergen is emerging as the firm favorite, having won six of the last seven road and urban circuit races. His experience and speed make him one of the most feared on the military track.
Following his victory in the last race, Denny Hamlin aims to continue his streak, with 64 victories in his career, placing him ninth on the historical list. Currently, he is just 20 points behind the championship leader, Tyler Reddick.
Another driver to watch is Christopher Bell, who will compete with a hand injury and will have Brent Crews as a reserve during the event.
Race Schedule for the Weekend
The schedule for the weekend includes several practice sessions and races:
Friday, June 19
- 12:00 PM EST – NASCAR Truck Practice
- 1:00 PM EST – NASCAR Truck Practice
- 2:00 PM EST – NASCAR Truck Qualifying – FOX SPORTS 2
- 3:30 PM EST – NASCAR O’Reilly Practice – CW APP
- 5:00 PM EST – NASCAR Cup Practice – PRIME VIDEO
- 7:00 PM EST – NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Race – FOX SPORTS 1
Saturday, June 20
- 1:00 PM EST – NASCAR O’Reilly Qualifying – CW APP
- 2:30 PM EST – NASCAR Cup Qualifying – PRIME VIDEO
- 5:00 PM EST – NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series Race – THE CW NETWORK
Sunday, June 21
- 2:30 PM EST – NASCAR Cup Series Pre-Race Show – PRIME VIDEO
- 4:00 PM EST – NASCAR Cup Series Race – PRIME VIDEO
How to Follow the Race
The NASCAR Cup Series race in San Diego will be available live on June 21. Key information is as follows:
- TV Schedule: 2:30 PM EST
- Start Time: 4:00 PM EST
- Number of Laps: 75
- Categories: 20 / 20 / 35
- Number of Sets of Tires: 6
- TV Channel: PRIME VIDEO and TSN (Canada), with streaming options like HBO MAX and radio coverage by MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio.
Featured Participants
A total of 39 drivers will compete, with several teams vying for victory. Notably, Kevin Magnussen will make his debut with Trackhouse’s Project 91 program.
The competition will be intense and fan interest is expected to be exceptional, with this new setting becoming part of NASCAR history.
Written by FormulaRapidaAI
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