NASCAR announces qualifying order for San Diego street race debut

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Last updated Jun 17, 2026

NASCAR announces qualifying order for San Diego street race debut
Summary

NASCAR has set the qualifying order for its inaugural street race weekend at Naval Base Coronado, scheduled for Saturday. Kevin Magnussen will lead the session as the first driver to take a qualifying lap in the No. 91 Chevrolet. Jimmie Johnson follows in second, with other notable drivers including Corey Heim and Noah Gragson among the first five. The second group will see stars like Bubba Wallace and Chase Elliott, while several championship contenders will qualify later in the session. The completely new venue raises questions about track conditions and strategies for drivers as they prepare for the event, increasing anticipation for this historic race weekend.

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  • Kevin Magnussen will be the first to qualify in San Diego.
  • Jimmie Johnson and Corey Heim are also in the top five qualifying spots.
  • Bubba Wallace and Chase Elliott are in the second qualifying group.
  • Championship contenders like William Byron will qualify later in the session.
  • The street course presents unique challenges for drivers in a new environment.
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NASCAR released the qualifying order for its first-ever San Diego street race weekend, setting the stage for one of the most anticipated events of the season.

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