NASCAR to return to Naval Base Coronado for races in 2027 and 2028
2 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 6:19 PM
Last updated Aug 25, 2026
NASCAR has announced its return to Naval Base Coronado for the NASCAR Cup and NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series from July 30 to August 1, 2027. The event will take place on the 16-turn, 3.4-mile Qualcomm Circuit, which hosted a successful race weekend this year. Corey Heim secured his first NASCAR Cup win, while Austin Hill and Layne Riggs also achieved victories in their respective series. NASCAR and the Department of Defense plan to expand the series to another military installation in 2028, enhancing community engagement and honoring military personnel. Amy Lupo, NASCAR San Diego President, emphasized the commitment to improve fan experiences for the upcoming events.
- •NASCAR racing scheduled for July 30-August 1, 2027.
- •Qualcomm Circuit was well-received, featuring dramatic races.
- •Corey Heim won his first NASCAR Cup race during the event.
- •NASCAR plans to host events at additional military installations in 2028.
- •Focus on improving fan experience and honoring servicemen and women.
- 7:06 PMYahoo Sports — NASCAR to race on U.S. Naval Base Coronado in San Diego again in 2027
- 6:27 PMRacer — San Diego returning to 2027 NASCAR schedule; other military locations under consideration for the future
- 6:19 PMYahoo Sports — NASCAR to race at Naval Base Coronado in 2027 and a new military installation in 2028
- 6:19 PMMotorsport.com — NASCAR to race at Naval Base Coronado in 2027 and a new military installation in 2028
"The NASCAR Cup and NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series will be back racing on an active military base in 2027. The event is scheduled for the weekend of July 30-August 1, 2027. The NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series will not return. 16-turn, 3.4-mile Qualcomm Circuit was a huge hit, and featured a dramatic weekend of racing that ended with Corey Heim claiming his first-ever NASCAR Cup win. Austin ...Keep reading
"NASCAR will return to San Diego's Naval Base Coronado next year, with plans to shift the 'race on a base' concept to other military locations in 2028 and beyond.
"NASCAR will return to Naval Base Coronado in 2027 for another road course race. Corey Heim won in front of a sold-out crowd there this season.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 25, 2026, 7:06 PMNASCAR to race on U.S. Naval Base Coronado in San Diego again in 2027
NASCAR will return to Naval Base Coronado in 2027 for another road course race. Corey Heim won in front of a sold-out crowd there this season.
- RacerAug 25, 2026, 6:27 PMSan Diego returning to 2027 NASCAR schedule; other military locations under consideration for the future
NASCAR will return to San Diego's Naval Base Coronado next year, with plans to shift the 'race on a base' concept to other military locations in 2028 and beyond.
- Yahoo SportsAug 25, 2026, 6:19 PMNASCAR to race at Naval Base Coronado in 2027 and a new military installation in 2028
The San Diego street course race will be back again next year, featuring the top two national divisions
- Motorsport.comAug 25, 2026, 6:19 PMNASCAR to race at Naval Base Coronado in 2027 and a new military installation in 2028
The NASCAR Cup and NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series will be back racing on an active military base in 2027. The event is scheduled for the weekend of July 30-August 1, 2027. The NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series will not return. 16-turn, 3.4-mile Qualcomm Circuit was a huge hit, and featured a dramatic weekend of racing that ended with Corey Heim claiming his first-ever NASCAR Cup win. Austin ...Keep reading
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