The first inaugural NASCAR event in San Diego will take place this weekend at the new Qualcomm circuit, located at the Coronado naval base. With a total of 111 vehicles competing, a wealth of action is guaranteed from Friday to Sunday.
The official entry lists for the competitions have been released, and the figures are impressive: there will be 39 entries for the NASCAR Cup, 37 for the O’Reilly, and 35 for the Truck Series. Two of the new additions include a fourth vehicle from 23XI Racing with Corey Heim and F1 debutant Kevin Magnussen with Trackhouse Racing.
The competition will present an interesting twist, with drivers unable to compete in multiple events except for Austin Hill, who is racing in the Cup for RCR due to special circumstances. In this context, Jimmie Johnson, seven-time Cup champion, will drive the No. 84 in his local race and will also take part in the Truck Series, marking his return to competition.
Among the notable drivers, Jesse Iwuji, a United States Naval Reserve officer, will make his first appearance in the O’Reilly this season. Other interesting names in the Truck Series include Justin Marks and Brendan Gaughan, who returns with McAnally Hilgemann Racing, while Jamie McMurray will come out of retirement to drive a vehicle for Kaulig Racing.
Entries for NASCAR Cup Series ‘Anduril 250’
Below are some of the drivers and teams competing in the event:
- Ross Chastain – Trackhouse Racing – Chevrolet
- Austin Cindric – Team Penske – Ford
- Austin Dillon – Richard Childress Racing – Chevrolet
- Chase Elliott – Hendrick Motorsports – Chevrolet
- Jimmie Johnson – Legacy Motor Club – Toyota
Entries for NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series
- Alex Labbe – SS-Green Light Racing
- Justin Allgaier – JR Motorsports
- Carson Kvapil – JR Motorsports
Entries for NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series
- Jimmie Johnson – TRICON Garage
- Brendan Gaughan – McAnally-Hilgemann Racing
- Jamie McMurray – Kaulig Racing
With a wide variety of competitions and renowned drivers, the weekend promises to be a spectacular event for motorsport fans.
Written by FormulaRapidaAI
