Noah Gragson, Kevin Magnussen clash after NASCAR race in San Diego
Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 22, 2026, 1:44 AM
Last updated Jun 22, 2026
Noah Gragson confronted Kevin Magnussen following NASCAR's Anduril 250 at Naval Base Coronado on June 21, 2026. Gragson accused Magnussen of wrecking him on lap 38, causing his No. 4 Ford to crash. After the race, the two exchanged heated words, with Gragson expressing frustrations about open-wheel drivers adapting to NASCAR. Magnussen's response suggested he viewed Gragson's racing style unfavorably. Despite the confrontation, no physical altercation occurred before Gragson was urged to walk away.
- •Gragson and Magnussen's confrontation lasted about 80 seconds.
- •Magnussen finished 27th, recording the fastest lap at 2:12.485.
- •Gragson's vehicle sustained damage from the incident on lap 38.
- •This race marked NASCAR's debut on an active military base.
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"Kevin Magnussen got the full NASCAR experience in his Cup Series debut at the San Diego street course, highlighted by a multi-lap showdown with Front Row Motorsports driver Noah Gragson. And while the on-track slugfest ended with a crash halfway through the race race, that was far from the whole story. NASCAR has compiled over seven minutes worth of onboard video and radio, showcasing every ...Keep reading
"Noah Gragson and former F1 driver Kevin Magnussen had a heated confrontation at the end of NASCAR's race at Naval Base Coronado on Sunday.
"Former F1 driver Kevin Magnussen and Noah Gragson ran into each other at the Anduril 250 at Coronado Naval Base on Sunday. The No.
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External links- Motorsport.comJun 23, 2026, 5:01 AMKevin Magnussen vs. Noah Gragson NASCAR feud: A lap-by-lap breakdown
Kevin Magnussen got the full NASCAR experience in his Cup Series debut at the San Diego street course, highlighted by a multi-lap showdown with Front Row Motorsports driver Noah Gragson. And while the on-track slugfest ended with a crash halfway through the race race, that was far from the whole story. NASCAR has compiled over seven minutes worth of onboard video and radio, showcasing every ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsJun 22, 2026, 6:42 PMKevin Magnussen Takes Shot at Noah Gragson After Heated NASCAR Confrontation: “Respect for Everyone Except That One Guy”
Former F1 driver Kevin Magnussen and Noah Gragson ran into each other at the Anduril 250 at Coronado Naval Base on Sunday. The No.
- Yahoo SportsJun 22, 2026, 1:44 AMNASCAR’s Noah Gragson, F1's Kevin Magnussen have heated exchange in San Diego
Noah Gragson and former F1 driver Kevin Magnussen had a heated confrontation at the end of NASCAR's race at Naval Base Coronado on Sunday.
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