NASCAR announced on Wednesday that they will be holding events at Naval Base Coronado, San Diego in the coming year. This will mark the first time NASCAR has ever held racing events at a military base.
The Cup Series will culminate with street races on June 19-21, 2020. The races coincident with the 250th anniversary celebration of the U.S. Navy.
In a press release, Ben Kennedy, NASCAR’s executive vice president said that the race would be a mix of street racing and traditional street racing. They’ll be passing (aircraft) carrier. “They’ll go out on the tarmac and probably pass some military aircraft. Maybe there are a few F-18s, then head back to the entrance of the base.”
NASCAR will return to Southern California after a long absence. The first race in Southern California since February 2024. From 2022-24, the series held the Clash at Coliseum in Los Angeles.
From 1997 to 2023, NASCAR hosted events at California Speedway Fontana.
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(source: Reuters)