NASCAR is interested in the potential of returning to Naval Base Coronado for a race next year but will hold discussions about the topic after this weekend, according to people familiar with the matter. The Daytona Beach-based auto racing circuit is back in the Southern California market for the Anduril 250 Race The Base, which is one of the over 1,000 events taking place in 2026 that is tied to the Freedom 250 organization that is celebrating the milestone anniversary of the country. While not explicitly saying that the event was a one and done, NASCAR San Diego has largely been communicated as if it could only happen once as part of Freedom 250. The event is taking place on the Naval Base Coronado run by the U.S. Navy. People familiar with the matter say that NASCAR is open to the potential of turning San Diego into a multiyear arrangement under the proper terms. NASCAR COO Ben Kennedy confirmed to SBJ this weekend that a second year at Naval Base Coronado is possible. The series’ 2027 schedule has yet to be released in full, although some dates have already been announced like the Daytona 500.
Two races have already been held this weekend including a chaotic, enthralling and lengthy one yesterday in the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series, before the main event takes place today with the Cup Series show airing on Prime Video at 4pm ET. The event is sold out, and social media posts and industry sources yesterday pointed to extensive lines throughout the day to buy merchandise and other items. Similarly to NASCAR, IndyCar is also looking at the potential of turning its upcoming race around the national mall in D.C. into a multiyear arrangement.
