NASCAR Cup stars preview naval base street course in practice session
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Last updated Jun 20, 2026
NASCAR Cup Series drivers participated in a practice session at Naval Air Station North Beach on June 20. The session was relatively uneventful, with notable incidents including a 360-degree spin by Jimmie Johnson and Austin Cindric spinning out. Kevin Magnussen hit the Turn 16 wall, and Brad Keselowski had to slam on brakes to avoid a collision at Turn 2. As teams prepare for the upcoming race, these practice runs provide critical insight into the street course layout.
- •Practice session occurred on June 20 at Naval Air Station North Beach.
- •Jimmie Johnson executed a 360-degree spin during the session.
- •Austin Cindric and Kevin Magnussen experienced spins and collisions.
- •Brad Keselowski avoided an accident at Turn 2 with quick brakes.
- •Drivers are adjusting to the new street course layout.
- 6:16 AMMotorsport.com — First impressions of naval base street course from NASCAR Cup stars
- 6:16 AMYahoo Sports — First impressions of naval base street course from NASCAR Cup stars
"For all the messy chaos the Craftsman Truck Series brought on Friday at Naval Air Station North Beach, the Cup Series practice session was pretty procedural. The only incidents of note: A Jimmie Johnson 360-degree spin Austin Cindric spinning Kevin Magnussen flat-side hitting the Turn 16 wall Brad Keselowski slamming on brakes to avoid drilling Turn 2 But again, that ...Keep reading
"For the most part, the Cup Series handled the new track pretty well
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External links- Motorsport.comJun 20, 2026, 6:16 AMFirst impressions of naval base street course from NASCAR Cup stars
For all the messy chaos the Craftsman Truck Series brought on Friday at Naval Air Station North Beach, the Cup Series practice session was pretty procedural. The only incidents of note: A Jimmie Johnson 360-degree spin Austin Cindric spinning Kevin Magnussen flat-side hitting the Turn 16 wall Brad Keselowski slamming on brakes to avoid drilling Turn 2 But again, that ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsJun 20, 2026, 6:16 AMFirst impressions of naval base street course from NASCAR Cup stars
For the most part, the Cup Series handled the new track pretty well
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