TC Daily Pit Stop: Jimmie Johnson Interested in Running 2026 San Diego Street Race; Naval Base Coronado to Host 2026 NASCAR Weekend
TC Daily Pit Stop: Thursday, July 24th, 2025
Jimmie Johnson Interested in Running 2026 San Diego Street Race
Jimmie Johnson, a seven-time champion in the NASCAR Cup Series, was born and raised in El Cajon, California, approximately 15 miles Northeast of San Diego, the site of NASCAR’s newest street course race.
Announced on Wednesday, the NASCAR Cup Series, NASCAR Xfinity Series, and NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series will all be competing at Coronado Naval Base on Father’s Day Weekend, marking just the second street course to ever host a NASCAR event.
“[The race] definitely intrigues me,” Johnson said. “Obviously, it’s not news, but the desire to race in my hometown is off the charts. I will aggressively work on being in the event. If for some reason I am not able to pull that off, I will absolutely be there and help support LEGACY MOTOR CLUB, all of our partners, NASCAR, and the city.”
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Naval Base Coronado to Host NASCAR on Father’s Day Weekend 2026
In celebration of the 250th anniversary of the United States Navy, NASCAR will once again forge the path forward for a unique motorsports experience, hosting a brand-new street race at Naval Base Coronado in San Diego.
“As part of our nation’s 250th anniversary, we are honored for NASCAR to join the celebration as we host our first street race at a military base, Naval Base Coronado,” said Ben Kennedy, EVP, Chief Venue & Racing Innovation Officer. “NASCAR San Diego Weekend will honor the Navy’s history and the men and women who serve as we take the best motorsports in the world to the streets of Naval Base Coronado.”
The event, which has been a rumored addition to the NASCAR National Series schedule for several months, will include the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series (Friday, June 19), the NASCAR Xfinity Series (Saturday, June 20), and the NASCAR Cup Series (Sunday, June 21).
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