NASCAR announces $14.3 million purse for San Diego weekend events
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 6:10 PM
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
NASCAR's inaugural national series weekend at Naval Base Coronado features nearly $14.3 million in total prize money. This includes an $11.8 million purse for the Anduril 250 Cup Series race on Sunday. The event, significant for both financial stakes and its historic debut in San Diego, draws considerable attention as teams compete not just for monetary rewards but also for playoff positioning and sponsorship visibility. The breakdown of the purse includes funding for the Cup Series, the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series, and the Craftsman Truck Series, highlighting the scale of NASCAR's expansion in unique venues.
- •NASCAR purses total nearly $14.3 million across three series.
- •Anduril 250 carries a purse of $11,849,963.
- •Teams aim for playoff positioning alongside prize money.
- •The winner may earn approximately $948,000 to $1.18 million.
- •Historic race weekend generates significant attention in San Diego.
- 6:10 PMYahoo Sports — NASCAR San Diego Weekend Purse Revealed: Nearly $14.3 Million Up for Grabs
"NASCAR's first national series weekend at Naval Base Coronado will feature nearly $14.3 million in prize money, including an $11.8 million purse for Sunday's Cup Series race.
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