“We said from the start this is more than a race, this is a mission,” NASCAR Chief Operating Officer Ben Kennedy said following Sunday’s race. “I think we all looked around the room today and we said mission has been accomplished.”

From Drew Brees and Jesse Iwuji to military flyovers and fan activations, NASCAR San Diego delivered a memorable debut at Naval Base Coronado.

Credit: SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 21: Corey Heim, driver of the #67 Mobil 1/O'Reilly Auto Parts Toyota, celebrates after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Anduril 250 at Naval Base Coronado on June 21, 2026 in San Diego, California. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images) Editor’s Note: This story was provided by NASCAR Wire Service and has been published with permission. It has been edited for Racing Refresh style and formatting. June 21, 2026 By Reid Spencer NASCAR Wire Se

The betting favorite and Trackhouse teammate Connor Zillisch were eliminated in a restart incident during Sunday's inaugural Anduril 250 at Naval Base Coronado.

Credit: SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 19: Layne Riggs, driver of the #34 Mattermost Ford, celebrates with a burnout after winning the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Navy 250 at Naval Base Coronado on June 19, 2026 in San Diego, California. (Photo by David Jensen/Getty Images) be

Kyle Larson backed up his NASCAR 26 cover reveal with the fastest lap in Friday’s NASCAR Cup Series practice session at Naval Base Coronado.