Celebrities gather for NASCAR's inaugural event in San Diego
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 22, 2026, 6:31 PM
Last updated Jun 22, 2026
NASCAR hosted its first race weekend at Naval Base Coronado, attracting around 125,000 fans from across the U.S. and 17 countries. The event featured a high-profile celebrity guest list, including NFL stars Travis and Jason Kelce, Patrick Mahomes, and Drew Brees, who served as Grand Marshal. The weekend drew significant attention beyond NASCAR's traditional audience, with 67% of attendees as first-time ticket buyers. The presence of well-known figures from sports and entertainment underscored the event's success in making an impact on the motorsport in Southern California.
- •Corey Heim achieved a breakthrough Cup Series victory during the event.
- •Drew Brees served as Grand Marshal for Saturday’s NASCAR O’Reilly Series race.
- •The event had a higher percentage of female and Hispanic attendees compared to typical races.
- •Travis Kelce and Patrick Mahomes increased mainstream visibility for NASCAR.
- •Trevor Hoffman participated as the Honorary Pace Car Rider.
- 6:31 PMYahoo Sports — All the Celebrities Spotted at NASCAR’s Inaugural San Diego Event
"From Travis Kelce and Patrick Mahomes to Drew Brees, Scott Eastwood and Marshawn Lynch, NASCAR's inaugural San Diego event attracted a star-studded celebrity guest list.
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